Peter Keane: It's 'imperative' GAA allow seven subs during Championship

'The GAA did a great move for the league when they went to seven substitutes. I would certainly think they need to go there for the Championship'

Kerry manager Peter Keane shakes the hand of Paudie Clifford as he is substituted during the Allianz Football League Division 1 South Round 2 match against Dublin. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Kerry football manager Peter Keane has called on Croke Park to allow seven substitutes during the All-Ireland Championship.

Counties were permitted to make seven substitutions per game during the Allianz League, two more than the regulation five, with Keane stressing the importance of extending additional replacements to the Championship.