Tactical fouling pushes modern Gaelic football to the limits

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Kerins O'Rahillys 8, Kilmacud Crokes 30. Before he was told about the free count stat, Robbie Brennan was first asked for his assessment of their performance. Everyone saw how the Kilmacud Crokes coach was left magnanimously congratulating Kilcoo’s Mickey Moran after suffering late heartbreak. Kilmacud Crokes conceded just three goals in the Dublin championship and none since. There is no doubt what Andrew McGowan would do if Kilmacud Crokes were afforded a do-over on that 2022 final attack and put in the same spot again.
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