New game has even pushed McHugh beyond his limits says McGuinness

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness says the balance between attack and defence in Gaelic football has become distorted by its new rules. 

Jim McGuinness says new rules have turned Gaelic football into "just transitional play all the time. 70 minutes of that, it is not easy." Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

AFL Division 1: Donegal 0-23 (0-3-17) Kerry 1-18 (1-1-16) 

The result of this Saturday afternoon fixture has long been parsed. And while we have observations of our own to add, they’ll come after. The rules take priority. Particularly when Jim is at the pulpit.