The Madness of Football, episode 5: how did Kerry change the rules of engagement?

As we trace football's evolution we revisit the Munster kingpin's memorable win over Offaly in 1981. 

KINGDOM COME: Kerry captain Jimmy Deenihan lifts the Sam Maguire. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Kerry may famously have been shocked by Offaly in 1982 but a year earlier the Kingdom had too much for the Faithful County in the All-Ireland decider. 

The win capped a four-in-a-row and was the culmination of a golden Kerry era. 

Today, we ask how did that great team change the game of football and what defined the genius of their legendary manager Mick O'Dwyer. 

Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan dissect the game and put it into context while Tony Leen talks to one of Kerry's key players, Ogie Moran. 

This is Episode 5 in a 10-part series for for Irish Examiner subscribers in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.

Check out the entire podcast series HERE as, and when, they are published.

 

'Madness of Football' Podcast

Check out the entire podcast series HERE as, and when, they are published.