After watching two days of the Jim Gavin football revolution, we now have a glimpse into the new world of gaelic football.
It's hard to know how many - if any - of the FRC's proposals will pass through Special Congress at the end of next month, but if they are brought in, they'll have a radical impact on how the game at club and county level.
Here's at the potential winners and losers as we advance into the 2025 season.
Winners
David Clifford (and other elite forwards)
One thing is certain: the days of seeing David Clifford back in his own 21 are over, thanks to the new three-vs.-three rule, which means three attackers and defenders must stay in their half.
We can finally see the Fossa man only has to worry about scaring defenders rather than an attacking corner back scaring him.
Fans
With these new proposed football rules, the match-going, and match-watching experience for fans will become much more interesting. Hopefully, the days of mind-numbing over-and-back football are over.
S&C Coaches
The S&C industry will be booming this preseason, with players' fitness levels having to go through the roof. This is especially true for goalkeepers, who will have to leg it back from the attacking area to protect the net in the days of avoiding the running. At the same time, they focus on their kick-outs, which are a thing of the past now.
Railway Cup nostalgists
Hopefully, the inter-pro series will return yearly to the GAA calendar. With the condensed season, it's easy to scrap it once again, but the players clearly enjoyed it.Look at the opportunities it gives players like Sean Walsh, who became the first Waterford man to score a goal in Croke Park since 2010. Getting a day in Croker is an excellent experience for the lads.
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Losers
The so-called weaker counties
These rules, if brought in, are another nail in the coffin for the provincial championships, and will drive a bigger wedge between the elite counties and the so-called weaker counties. The counties with the biggest squad and the best coaches will thrive under these new rules. These rules are bad news for the Division 4 sides, especially in Leinster.
Club Referees
After seeing intercounty referees microphoned up to show off their skills, the question needs to be asked: Can a club referee with no linesmen and umpire manage the rules, like the three v three?
Defenders
Connaire Mackin spoke for many defenders when he criticised the new rules for gaelic football before the weekend's game to RTÉ.
"They're trying to turn it into an individual sport, full-backs having to stay back defending all the time and the likes. There are no poor footballers anymore. Why should a defender have to stay back all the time?
"It’s a team sport. I enjoy the tactical side of it, but they’re looking to box off individuals.
There’s so much more pressure on referees, too. You’ve asked a referee in a club game who can’t see you getting the head beat off you to keep an eye on the likes of the three v 3?
Seeing the games this weekend, it was obvious that defenders will be right up against it.
Goalkeepers
Okay, picture the scene. It's mid-February. A goalkeeper is facing cold rain, thanks to a gale-force wind blowing into his face, as he tries to kick the ball out past the 40-meter arc. However, he fails to get his kick out the required distance throughout the half due to the conditions. What options does he have? People wouldn’t mind not passing back to the keeper, but the kick-out rule might be one to not get through for league and championship.
Niall Morgan spoke of all the cardio work he'll need to do under these new rules. It's a whole new ballgame for goalkeepers.
