Tyrone’s McCrory sees the positive side of defensive dogfights

Tyrone defender Aidan McCrory has posed a question for supporters to ponder as they make their way to Ballybofey for Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener against Donegal.

It’s a poser aimed at those pundits and observers who despise and deride the style of football that has shaped the modern game.

Gaelic football’s perceived ills have been attributed to northern teams, particularly those participating in this weekend’s preliminary round tie at MacCumhaill Park.