Former Dublin star Ciaran Whelan fears that the two-pointer under football’s new rules may see teams lose a desire for goals.

Speaking on the RTE GAA Podcast this week, Whelan said that the two-pointer may become "prime currency" in the game going by the evidence that he’s seen so far in matches.

"We have always put a premium on goals; we all love to see goals and that's what gets the energy going," he said.

"The two-pointers, I'm still a little bit on the fence about it, but you can see the importance of it creeping into the games as the weeks go on and teams get better, getting more strategic in their approach.

"I know it has been brilliant for some teams, some in Division 2 have really thrived on it; the likes of Shane Walsh has thrived on it. All teams will have certain two-point shooters but the fact that you can get two-pointers and get six or seven in a game, that value will become your prime currency really.

"That might take way from goal opportunities, where teams will feel that is an easier opportunity. I think there is a trend developing.

"I don't think they'll abandon the two-pointer but I think teams, over time, will focus on that being a huge part of their game.

"It still is a great skill, players have embraced it but we don't want our game to become primarily about two-pointers. A lot of counties will have guys capable of that two-point shot when the weather gets better. But will we lose that desire for goals?"

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