Earley backs new rule to make ‘mark’

ALL STAR Dermot Earley has thrown his considerable weight behind plans to experiment with the ‘mark’ in Gaelic football.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2009 - 00:00

Paul Keane

The GAA yesterday confirmed that the mark will be one of five football specific rules that will go on trial in the 2010 National Leagues beginning in February.

Three new hurling specific rules, including an alteration to the hand pass, will also be introduced.

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