Central Council sets mark date for January 1

The GAA have delayed introducing the mark to Gaelic football until January 1 next year.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016 - 00:00

John Fogarty

Central Council decided on Saturday to postpone its implementation until 2017 so as to allow players and management fully acquaint themselves with the new rule.

It was also believed introducing it midway through a season would not be appropriate.

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