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In a perverse way I am looking forward to the Railway Cup trials in two weeks in the hope that the experimental rule changes look so absurd and unworkable that they are abandoned before they do any real damage. BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 2998 - 02/10/2024 14:43:57 2572793 Link 2 |
Wonder will many of the top names make themselves available for this Dannyboy15 (Armagh) - Posts: 2 - 02/10/2024 15:37:31 2572801 Link 0 |
Some heavy hitting managers. Team line outs be interesting.. I just can't see the four point goal and a two point bonus for long range points leading to anything other than potentially something even closer - after adopting the mark - to the dog's dinner that is AFL. Why not just add extra posts, and egg shaped ball and a six point goal and have done with it?
BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 2998 - 02/10/2024 16:45:31 2572814 Link 2 |
Why not get rid of tackling altogether then?
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 13490 - 02/10/2024 17:51:06 2572822 Link 2 |
You are completely missing the point as usual… If you think multiple players surrounding a player in possession is good for the game then you're very easily entertained…. No wonder attendances are dwindling…..
ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 2843 - 02/10/2024 22:59:21 2572845 Link 0 |
You are only supposed to tackle with one hand.When a player is surrounded how many hands are tackling.Only one person should be allowed to tackle.A lot of times it is a disadvantage to win pocession because so often a free is given against them.
gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1114 - 03/10/2024 11:58:20 2572887 Link 1 |
I don't really disagree with you: your suggestion has merit. The point I was trying to make is that the tacklers HOLD the player in possession which is a foul. If they did not HOLD him, he'd be free to run out between them. Agree? Aibrean (Kerry) - Posts: 298 - 03/10/2024 14:19:49 2572905 Link 0 |
Where in the rules does it say "one hand"?
Aibrean (Kerry) - Posts: 298 - 03/10/2024 14:25:42 2572907 Link 0 |
You know exactly what I mean.
gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1114 - 03/10/2024 19:28:55 2572952 Link 0 |
I think rule says "the hand"
Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1858 - 03/10/2024 19:29:00 2572953 Link 0 |
The tackle rule and definition does not mention the hand or hands. It does allow for multiple players to tackle the player in possession. The rule is poorly defined however, and this is the kernel of the entire problem with keep-ball football. I fear the FRC will tinker with other issues and miss this key point. Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1114 - 03/10/2024 19:58:19 2572958 Link 0 |
My point exactly which in turn frustrates both players and supporters….
ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 2843 - 03/10/2024 21:40:45 2572970 Link 0 |
Yer right, tackle definition says tackle is on the ball. Doesn't say what part of body you can tackle with!! Rule 1,4,f says you can flick the ball from opponent with open hand. Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1858 - 04/10/2024 08:30:19 2572986 Link 0 |
What goes on in reality is that tackling even in one on one situations and ignoring the horrible swarm tackles is that a player is allowed to hold,batter a man all over the body as long as it is with one hand.The rule about only slapping the ball is ignored.Most robs are as a result of bangs on the arms rather than on the ball.
gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1114 - 04/10/2024 11:24:07 2573012 Link 0 |
The whole tackle/contact issue in GAA is a mess really, no clarity in the rules and naturally no consistency in the application of these unclear rules. Paul Earley this week in the Independent suggesting a more robust tackle, such as being allowed to restrain the player in possession around the waist would lead to a better game with less frees and quicker transfer of the ball? sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 783 - 04/10/2024 13:09:57 2573024 Link 0 |
"Philly McMahon: Leave football alone, it's original thinking - not rule changes - that the game needs" legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 8186 - 05/10/2024 17:31:33 2573164 Link 0 |
Check out the detail on the definition of the tackle in rugby union: https://www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/law/14 It defines principles, players involved and their responsibilities, with video examples of correct tackles and infractions. The FRC should be trying to emulate this approach on the tackle, instead of messing around on minor details like penalty shootouts. Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1114 - 06/10/2024 13:28:05 2573240 Link 0 |