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Will goalkeepers soon be forced to go long with their restarts?

GAA rules body looks to eliminate short kick-outs

As a way to speed up Gaelic football, the GAA's standing committee on playing rules are considering proposals that will eliminate short, lateral kick-outs that are part and parcel of the modern game.

GAA • 13 Jan 17

Maurice Deegan black cards Mayo's Lee Keegan in the All-Ireland final replay

Refs chief Walsh: We can enforce black card better

Referees chief Sean Walsh admits that there have been inconsistencies with the application of the black card but he insists it has had an overall positive effect on Gaelic football and is "here to stay".

GAA • 01 Dec 16

The art of high fielding is set to be rewarded

Make your mark - Gaelic football's new rule

The GAA has moved to clarify details of the new 'mark' rule before its official introduction to Gaelic football on 1 January.

GAA • 30 Nov 16

The mark is a long-established part of International Rules

'Mark' to be introduced on New Year's Day

The GAA has confirmed that the 'mark' will be introduced to the Gaelic Football rulebook from 1 January 2017 and announced that the Allianz Football League Division 1 semi-finals will be discontinued from next season.

GAA • 19 Mar 16

Ciarán Whelan believes the introduction of the mark won't add a lot in the modern game

Whelan: Introduction of the mark is 'off the wall'

Former Dublin midfielder Ciarán Whelan believes the decision to introduce the mark to Gaelic football is “off the wall” and adds that proper consultation should have taken place in advance of its introduction.

GAA • 01 Mar 16

The high catch has become less common in Gaelic football

VIDEO: Mixed reaction to introduction of 'mark'

The decision of GAA Congress to introduce the mark to Gaelic Football has met with a negative reaction from some inter-county managers but has been defended by former Armagh captain and standing committee playing rules chairman Jarlath Burns.

GAA • 29 Feb 16