GAA Central Council to review rule changes before National Leagues

The five playing rules may not yet be implemented for the National Leagues, as the Central Council will review the changes in January.

Gaelic Players Association CEO Paul Flynn met with the GAA on Wednesday, making the case for the playing body who voted overwhelmingly against some of the rules which have been confirmed for a trial period during the pre-season competitions and the National Leagues.

The GAA remained firm when asked about the GPA's grievances on Tuesday, but have since back-tracked, stating that the rules will be reviewed following the pre-season competitions at the next Central Council meeting on January 19. The National Leagues will get underway the following weekend.

The GAA and GPA released the following statement on Wednesday afternoon:

"The GAA and GPA can confirm that a meeting took place in Croke Park earlier today that included GAA President John Horan and GPA CEO Paul Flynn.

"The meeting was held at the request of the GPA to seek further clarification on the process for the introduction of the trial playing rules in Gaelic football.

"It was noted that the initial part of the rules experimentation will take place in the upcoming Provincial Pre-Season competitions.

"The GAA confirmed that there will be an opportunity at the next scheduled meeting of Ard Chomhairle on January 19 to review the proposals ahead of the Allianz Leagues.

"The GPA have agreed to continue to liaise with the Standing Committee on the Playing Rules between now and January."

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