Last weekend saw the new Gaelic Football rules come into effect as the Allianz Football Leagues got under way with mixed feedback across the divisions
Patience is a virtue and Tyrone star Mattie Donnelly says lots will be required as players, coaches and supporters become accustomed to the new playing rules.
Afterwards, Derry boss Paddy Tally labelled the 50-metre penalty for such infractions as “draconian” and Donnelly feels it will take time for players to adapt. “We’ve adapted alright to it, but it’s going to be a work in progress. There’s a lot of settling in and sorting out to do yet with teams and how they’re going to approach these new rules. That’s going to be the interesting thing over the next few weeks.
For all the talk about the new 40-metre scoring arc, both Tyrone and League champions Derry were somewhat reluctant to take on shots from distance. “Obviously the incentive with the two points is there, which makes it more appetising for boys to take on, but at the same time good decisions are still going to be key and come up trumps in this game, regardless of the new rules.
The Trillick native has won both Minor and Senior All-Ireland titles with Tyrone and is a two-time All-Star, but the 34-year-old handed O’Rourke a huge boost by committing for another year.
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