Player dropoff since minor grade change a 'real area of concern' for GAA, says Johnny Kelly

CONCERNED: Johnny Kelly supports the movement to switch the underage grades back to U18 and U21.

Offaly senior hurling coach Johnny Kelly supports the movement to switch the underage grades back to U18 and U21.

Portumna’s 2009 All-Ireland SHC club winning manager acknowledges there were reasons why minor was moved to U17 and the next grade up dropping to U20 but the changes have led to a player drop-off.