Jack O'Connor: 'I can't understand how intelligent men allowed that rule to go through'

The Kerry manager is adamant a controversial rule should be changed.
Jack O'Connor: 'I can't understand how intelligent men allowed that rule to go through'

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor after the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Kerry and Roscommon at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Kerry boss Jack O'Connor has taken aim again at the controversial rule that sees frees being brought forward 50 metres if a player doesn't hand the ball back following a foul.

One such offence by Kerry's Mike Breen cost Kerry a two-point free during Sunday's narrow win over Roscommon in Tralee. However, O'Connor felt that decision was unfair and feels the rule is causing 'consternation' and deciding too many games. The Dingle-Barrs Munster Club final was settled after a last-ditch breach of the rule.

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