Paul Conroy is loving the new football rules.

The 2024 Footballer of the Year and his Galway team-mates have quickly adapted to the rule enhancements judging by their impressive start to the Allianz League which has yielded wins over Armagh and Mayo.

“It's definitely a faster game,” Conroy told the media at the announcement of Solgar’s three-year partnership with the GPA and GAA this week.

“The new rules have lent to that, to more running, more space, particularly around the middle of the field where you have to keep three up, three of your forwards.

“I think the first two weeks, maybe some of the play hasn't been as exciting as it will be in a couple of weeks. But that's based on the weather and the strong winds a lot of the time.

“I think every team is the same, they're just learning, coaches are learning, players are learning. It's all so new for us. But it's exciting, it's very exciting.

“Like, I think it was our second league game last year where we drew eight-all with Roscommon. Whereas this year there were over 40-plus scores in ours and Mayo's game. So, it's definitely a lot better to watch and I'm sure for players.”

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