James Horan: Return of the long kickout good news for football

Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The long kickout is coming back around and that should be welcomed, according to former Mayo player and manager James Horan.

Speaking on the Irish Examiner Gaelic football show, Horan explained why the kickout is such an important part of the game and how going long can be effective. In the 2022 All-Ireland final between Galway and Kerry, 24 went long while 26 were short.