Re-writing the football rules is way forward
However, in the early part of the competition there were concerns raised about the standard of fare, and one game in particular, Derry v Monaghan in the Ulster championship, was the subject of considerable debate because of the unsavoury nature of the contest.
Subsequently, a lot of good football was played and the concerns justifiably raised about the standard of football being played in the early stages of the competition were consigned to the recesses of the mind – much like good performances by individuals for the less fashionable counties in the early rounds are when it comes to awarding All Stars at the end of the year.
