Meath boss Robbie Brennan believes the football rules are making a mess of the game and feels that the FRC have lost the run of what they’re trying to do with the changes.

Brennan was speaking after his side’s controversial victory over Westmeath yesterday in Mullingar, where Conor Duke’s goal after the hooter sounded swung the 3-14 to 1-17 result in favour of the Royals.

The win marks a fourth in five games for Brennan’s men in Division 2 and, while he was delighted to see his side get the victory in the derby, he didn't hold back in giving LMFM Radio his thoughts on the new rule enhancements afterwards.

“My own honest opinion is they've lost the run of what we're trying to do, the whole idea here was to try and protect the game and we're not doing that,” he stated.

“That's not Gaelic football, you turn your phone on and it's 17-0 to somebody, it's a joke to be honest with you the way it’s gone.

“It's a mix of outdoor basketball with a breeze, soccer style defending with eleven behind the ball in zonal stuff, and a bit of rugby thrown in for a few scrums around the middle, god forbid we forget our rugby brethren.”

🗣️ | “It’s a joke to be honest with you…”@MeathGAA boss Robbie Brennan gave his views on the new rules to @DavidSSport after today’s dramatic last-gasp win over Westmeath in Mullingar.*

*Without musical accompaniment this time! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/UASRE8P04f

— LMFM RADIO (@LMFMRADIO) March 2, 2025

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