Top referees confident the mark will loosen midfield jam

This year’s All-Ireland SFC final referees foresee the mark speeding up the game.

Maurice Deegan and Conor Lane have also suggested the new rule has the potential to clear up melees in the middle of the field.

“I hope it frees up the game more and keeps the game moving,” said Banteer man Lane of the law change which will be introduced on January 1.