***First published back in October, this story has been updated to reflect the new rules being introduced competitvely this weekend in the Allianz Football League***
Gaelic football's tranche of new rules get their first proper testing in a competitive setting this weekend with the start of the Allianz Football League.
Last year, ahead of the inter-provincial trial games in Croke Park, RTÉ Sport sat down with Jim Gavin and Éamonn Fitzmaurice to go through the new rules one by one.
While they represent the biggest change to Gaelic football in modern times, the FRC was confident that Special Congress wouldvote to introduce the rules as a package, arguing that they are inter-connected and dependant on each other to effectively transform the sport.
This proved to be the case, with the FRC's withdrawal of the four-point goal the only significant change to the rules outlined below.
"A lot of the rules enhancements are married to each other, work together and compliment each other," said Fitzmaurice.
As well as "seven core enhancements", there are proposed changes to the punishment of tactical fouling, dissent, aggressive fouling, as well as how the game is timed and officiated.
See below for individual articles and videos on each of the significant changes proposed.
1. Proposed football rules explained - 1 v 1 throw-in
Football Review Committee chairman Jim Gavin explains the rationale behind the 1 v 1 throw-in proposal to start the game.
2. Proposed football rules explained - Kickouts
Football Review Committee member Éamonn Fitzmaurice explains the rationale behind the proposed new kickout.
3. Proposed football rules explained - Goalkeeper backpass
Football Review Committee chairman Jim Gavin explains the rationale behind the proposed rule changes that limit when a team can pass the ball back to their goalkeeper.
Two points will be awarded for shots from outside the 40-metre arc that go over the bar
4. Proposed football rules explained - Scoring system
Football Review Committee member Éamonn Fitzmaurice explains the proposed new scoring system, with two points for a shot that goes over the bar from outside the 40-metre arc, and four points awarded for a goal - this proposal was dropped after the inter-provincial trial games last year.
5. Proposed football rules explained - 3v3 structure
Football Review Committee chairman Jim Gavin explains the rationale behind the new 3v3 structure, which will see teams keeping at least three players in the opposition half at all times.
6. Proposed football rules explained - Solo and go
Football Review Committee member Éamonn Fitzmaurice explains the rationale behind the proposed solo and go restart after a foul occurs.
7. Proposed football rules explained - Advanced mark
Football Review Committee chairman Jim Gavin explains the rationale behind the proposed changes to the advanced mark.
READ MORE HERE AND WATCH VIDEO8. Proposed football rules explained - Fouls and dissent
Football Review Committee member Éamonn Fitzmaurice breaks down the various rule changes proposed in areas of aggressive fouling and dissent.
9. Proposed football rules explained - Officiating
Football Review Committee member Éamonn Fitzmaurice explains the proposed changes to how the game is officiated.
10. Proposed football rules explained - Tactical fouling
Football Review Committee chairman Jim Gavin explains the rationale behind proposed rule changes regarding tactical fouling and delaying an opponent's free-kick or sideline.
