'If it was the old rules, you could shut up shop' says John Cleary as new rules play part in Cork's loss to Down

Cork will have kicked themselves all the way home for surrendering a 10-point lead but in new money such fortunes are easily spent.

THAT'S A TWO POINTER: Brian O Driscoll signals a two-point score to referee Barry Cassidy. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

DOWN 1-19 CORK 2-15

Chaos and commotion reigned in Newry as Gaelic football’s new rules played a crucial role in making this such a riveting contest.