THE Men’s National Football League can be seen—from the outside at least—like the weigh-in before a heavyweight title fight. The pugilists get close, look each other square in the eye with maybe some shadow-boxing or actual pushing, before stepping off the stage knowing that the real deal is just around the corner.

THE intercounty championship is well underway, and we are nearing the semi-final stage in all provincial championships

TWO games into the league and it’s been so refreshing—the rules have really given football a boost