90% of players against handpass rule

An updated poll of inter-county players has shown that 90% of them believe the new handpass limit has had a negative impact on the game.

After 96% voiced opposition to the change before it was put into practice in the pre-season games, a survey conducted by the Gaelic Players Association ahead of Saturday’s Central Council meeting has revealed 62% of respondents feel it has had a “very negative” effect on Gaelic football and 28% a “somewhat negative” effect.