Kildare captain Kevin Feely reinvigorated by football's new rules

Contesting kick-outs is Feely's favourite part of Gaelic football. The sport's recently enacted new rules means contests have increased from three or four a game to 30

Kevin Feely believes more protection may be needed for those going high to claim the ball in Gaelic football. Photo: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Kevin Feely makes no secret of the fact that but for the changes to the rules of Gaelic football he might be sitting in the stand in Newbridge this Sunday.

Turning 34 in August, the Kildare captain is the most senior player in the panel by three years. In recent months, he’s seen half a dozen players, including younger club and county team-mates David Hyland and Niall Kelly retire, but he has been reinvigorated by the alterations.