Statistics that illustrated backward kick-passes were not as prevalent as has been perceived weren’t enough to save the experimental handpass rule on Saturday.

Former All-Ireland SFC final referee Eddie Kinsella admits he’s relieved not to still be on the inter-county scene due to the hand-pass limit.

The new hand-pass proposal will require 60% support at Congress to become a rule. Already over 50% of inter-county managers are against it, with many yet to give an opinion.