Vulnerability at turnovers a fatal flaw

Much has been made of defensive systems and tactics in Gaelic football in recent weeks and how they affect teams who want to play open, attacking football.

One thing that isn’t up for debate, no matter what system a team plays, they are never more vulnerable than after being turned over.

There were 28 scores in yesterday’s game, with 19 from open play. Of those, 12 came after a turnover in the same play. The two goals scored in open play also came from turnovers.