The way the chattering classes have it, Gaelic football is careering into a green and gold wave of dominance — the Kerry kind. “You can’t park the bus any more,” explained O’Connor on chasing opposition ball, “particularly on their kick outs when they might be out of position. “The area you have to hone in on is the kick out. There’s a bit more space now, particularly if you win the opposition kick out. “The big carrot for [defending] teams is how you slow down the opposition in some shape or form when they win your kick out.

Source: Irish Examiner March 28, 2026 18:03 UTC