Advanced mark not making an impact

A paltry scoring return suggests the advanced mark is not making a significant impact on Gaelic football.

Advanced mark not making an impact
Thu, 28 Feb, 2019 - 06:10
John Fogarty

A paltry scoring return suggests the advanced mark is not making a significant impact on Gaelic football.

In the 16 Division 1 games so far, just 17 marks have been scored with Galway, Mayo and Roscommon yet to score any — Kerry opened their account after three and a half matches when Michael Geaney sent over one in the second half against Galway in Tuam.

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