10 things you need to know about new-look football interpros

The 10 things about Friday and Saturday’s Football Review Committee-organised interprovincial games that you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

WHOLE NEW BALLGAME: Darren Jepson, Lead Groundsman, lines the '40m Arc' as Croke Park prepares to host the Allianz GAA Football Interprovincial Championship Series this weekend. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

How different are these games going to be?

Quite substantially, both at their outsets and conclusions. From the very off, when only a player from each team will contest the throw-in as opposed to two from each – the two other midfielders will begin the game from each sideline. Rather than be counted up, the clock will be timed down. The end of each half will be confirmed by a hooter as per the ladies game, with some exceptions. For instance, a free that has been awarded before the sound of the siren can be taken after it.