Peter Creedon has doubts about ‘mark’ impact

Laois manager Peter Creedon is unsure about the introduction of the ‘mark’ in Gaelic Football — and doesn’t expect teams to deviate from the strategy of gaining primary possession from short kick-outs.

Creedon has also confirmed the long-term absences of midfielder Brendan Quigley and defender Mark Timmons ahead of the new campaign — with both players expected to miss large chunks of the season through injury.

Former AFL player Quigley is dealing with a troublesome osteitis pubis injury while Timmons has undergone double hip surgery.