Paul Murphy: Football takes new rules lying down - unlike hurling fraternity

As footballers get a first taste of the new rules, the Rathmore man feels they should learn more from how hurling managers put allegiances aside to protect shared interests.

Kerry's Paul Murphy: The football side of the GAA takes rule changes lying down a bit more than the hurling side of things. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Kerry captain Paul Murphy believes the Gaelic football fraternity have to stick up more for themselves like the hurling community.

As footballers get a first taste of the advantage rule and the sin bin/penalty kick this weekend, the Rathmore man feels they should learn more from how hurling managers, players and pundits put allegiances aside to protect shared interests.