Galway and Kerry were punished for conservatism, any new rules should leave space for that

That is the essence of a good new rule. It allows smart teams to succeed. It leaves space for others to fail.

Galway's Damien Comer is challenged by Paddy Burns and Aaron McKay. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

The two crossroads were almost identical.

Twice on Armagh’s road to one of the most remarkable All-Ireland titles in history, their opponents had a chance to stand their ground and stare into their soul. Galway and Kerry both blinked.