Cavanagh can see good in new rule

Player grants, International Rules, autobiographical revelations — Seán Cavanagh and Mickey Harte haven’t seen eye to eye on a number of things.

Now the new square ball rule can be added to the list with the player arguing in favour of the change. Earlier this week, the Tyrone manager insisted the amendment won’t do anything to alleviate the square ball issue. However, Cavanagh said it will and believes it will contribute to more excitement in the game.

“I wasn’t a fan of the square ball rule. It was often a cop-out clause, especially in club football where the ball might have been nowhere near the square when the square ball has been given. I don’t think it’ll do football that much harm — it might cause a few more skirmishes in and around the square.