Commenting on the new partnership deal struck by the GAA and GPA, Longford player Mickey Quinn spokes about "exciting times" ahead for both organisations.
Indeed, time will tell on the success of the new framework agreement worth €6.2m per year which will see a number of "significant" improvements for inter-county players.
The new deal which will run from 2017-19, will see an increase in mileage expenses for inter-county players, a nutrition expense, a special fund for former inter-county players, a group of delegates to examine demands on players as well as greater GPA input into policy decisions.
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Speaking on the RTÉ GAA Podcast Jones' Road, Mickey Quinn added: "The GPA offer a lot of good services, but the uptake from players on those services, and maybe that's down to players not knowing, is a problem.
The increased funding will hopefully see a greater intake. It will also be interesting to see how exactly the funds will be broken down.
Former Roscommon footballer Karol Mannion also had his say on the increased funding, stating that there will now be more scrutiny on the GPA.
"I think there will be more focus on the GPA, with their increased money, to see how they deal with issues like championship structures and the way our game is played," he said.
Crucially, he added: "It's a further recognition that the power is with the players. Each deal the GAA has done with the GPA has seen an increase in money. Maybe now that is the signal to push through the structural changes that need to be made."
Former Tipperary hurler Seamus Hennessy referred to the GPA being able to bring a motion to Congress and the possibility of "substantial rule or format changes".
He also mentioned the triumvirate of club, county and college player and stressed that "real action must be taken to reduce the toll" for such players, and the hope that the extra funding will continue to help players who have suffered bad injuries in situations where the county board can't help.
