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‘I find it strange’ – Tomas O’Se calls out GAA’s mid-season rule change – but fellow Sunday Game pundit disagrees

TOMÁS Ó’Sé has questioned the GAA’s Football Review Committee tweaking a rule ‘four or five weeks out from the All-Ireland final’.

Last week the rule around when a 50-metre penalty would be implemented was instituted.

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Specifically, it centred on when marks are claimed from kick-outs as up until this weekend, a 50-metre punishment was to be applied whenever the mark was adjudged to have been prevented from quickly being taken.

This led to instances where an opposition player would make an honest effort to catch the ball but would wind up technically in the way of the claimer from immediately being able to send a kick pass up the field.

Speaking on The Sunday Game, the Kerry great outlined how he felt this was a case of the right action being taken at the wrong time.

He said: “I’d agree with it but I just don’t agree with it being changed mid-season.

“We’re about four or five weeks out from the All-Ireland final. We’ve gone through all of the provincials and groups stages – and the next thing you bring this change in.

“Now players and management have to change around the way that they’re changing as well.

“So yeah I think it’s the right thing to do but managers gave out so much throughout the League about all of the chopping and changing of rules.

“Now halfway through it (there’s more change). I just find it strange to be honest.”

Interestingly, Chrissy McKaigue defended the rapid change brought about by Jim Gavin and the rest of the FRC.

He countered: “I’d echo the sentiments of Tómás but like the Cork-Kerry game a few weeks ago and it was pandemonium.

“It was actually bad-looking for the game because no one could really get their heads around some of the infringements called.

“There was a considerable breeze so every 50-metre penalty was a two-point score.

“So for me it’s the right decision (to change it now). I understand it’s not ideal changing it within the season.

“But I think the FRC probably realised it was going to come to a stage where it was going to decide a really big game.

“And I suppose they didn’t want all of their work to be, for that to end up as the defining factor of it.

“So I’m glad it’s gone and I think it makes the job that bit easier for the officials and we do need to be mindful that at the minute there’s for the refs to contend with.”

The original version of the rule had copped significant flak from high-profile figures over the course of the League and Championship to this point.

O’CONNOR CRITICISM

Kerry boss Jack O’Connor branded it “ridiculous” after that Munster semi-final triumph over Cork that McKaigue referenced.

After the May 31 clash he fumed: “That’s going to have to be tidied up.

“I felt all along that was going to cause problems and it is. You can’t just disappear. Jesus Christ, like, you’re battling for a ball. It isn’t as if you’re cool, calm and collected.

“You’re battling in the middle of a gang of men for the ball and then you’re supposed to have a clear head to realise which way the free is going and disappear out of the way.”

From now on instead of a 50-metre advancement if a player is impeded within four metres of claiming a kick-out mark, a free will be awarded from where the challenge has occurred.

The amendment was voted in by 38 of 39 Central Council delegates.

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Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea ‘enter’ race for PSG star, Pogba ‘AGREES’ deal with Ligue 1 club, Guehi to Liverpool TWIST

THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline.

Chelsea has entered negotiations for PSG star Randal Kolo Muani, according to reports.

Elsewhere, Paul Pogba has reportedly agreed a deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco as he nears a return to football after almost two years out.

And Marc Guehi is reportedly prepared to stay at Crystal Palace if the England international doesn’t get the right offer for his career, amid links to Liverpool and Arsenal.

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A simple hack can help to cool down your home in hot weather – it’s completely free and only takes seconds

THE UK is hot right now and if you’re looking for ways to survive the soaring temperatures, a simple step can keep your home cool.

You won’t have to spend a single penny to make your space more comfortable in the sweltering heat.

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With the UK staring down the barrel of a potentially scorching summer, many of Brits are looking for ways to keep cool.

There has even been a spike in Google searches for heatstroke signs and treatments this month.

Corey Sims at CSDB has revealed some simple and practical tips to beat the heat, without breaking the bank.

One of his hacks involves freezing your bed sheets and pyjamas for a cool night’s sleep.

However, another lesser known step can also be taken to stay refreshed in the summer heat.

Corey recommended sourcing a plastic spray bottle and filling it with cold water.

And while everyone knows that this can be used to spray yourself directly in order to cool down, you can also use it to lower the temperature of your home.

You can spray your curtains to create a budget-friendly cooling effect in a room.

“Dampen your curtains to cool the room,” the expert advised toasty homeowners.

“As air blows across the wet drapes, evaporating water absorbs heat and lowers the room temperature.

“The hot weather also ensures the curtains dry quickly without smelling damp.”

If you don’t have a plastic spray bottle on hand, you can pick them up from most bargain retailers.

And the expert shared an additional tip that will help you survive the rest of the summer.

If you keep your spray bottle of water refigerated for the upcoming weeks, you can guarantee a cool home until September.

“One great idea is to fill multiple spray bottles with water and store them in the fridge, so they are ready when needed,” he said.

The expert revealed other steps you can take to keep your home cool this summer.

He recommended close your windows and blinds during the hottest part of the day.

“Just as cold air enters your home through windows in winter, hot air does the same in summer,” the pro explained.

“Keep them closed during the day to block out heat. Open them early in the morning and at night to let in cooler air.”

He also advised against using your oven in the hot weather, instead opting for no-cook meals like salads and sandwiches to keep your kitchen cool.

“This is a perfect excuse for a BBQ to keep the heat outside your home,” the expert pointed out.

“Using an oven at operating temperatures for any amount of time is reported to raise the temperature in your home by five degrees.

“This could contribute to heat exhaustion if your home is already hot.

“Picky bits on a hot day are another brilliant go-to for dinner.”

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