Replying To omahant:  "Given the 2-pt arc, should a goal have changed to 4 pts, not 3?"

Replying To legendzxix:  "Some were concerned that a game could be over after the concession of two goals. If Dublin score two goals against a Division 4 team, 8 points down after about 10 minutes, game over already.
If the arc is successful for long range scores and goals need to be encouraged, it might just be a change to 4 points will be agreed further down the line."

Replying To CeachtPeile:  "That argument about the increased scoring difference makes no sense.

Dublin in that instance would be ahead by six with the current system so if the other team is incapable of scoring goals then they need six points to equalise.

Dublin would be ahead by eight and the other team could equalise in the new system with between as few as four scores and a maximum of eight scores by scoring long- and short-points.

The reality is that in either case (or under any scoring system) the game is probably already over due to the disparity between the teams. That is an entirely different problem and no scoring system should be designed based on the gaps between teams due to imbalanced competition structures.

The decision to remove the 4-point goals is bizarre and will inevitably lead to the removal of the 2-point score when the disincentive to score goals becomes evident. Possibly, the 2-point score may not now even make it past congress."

Replying To legendzxix:  "Removing the 4 pointer is bizarre but a typical GAA decision. The 2 pointer needs a run out. The success of that will probably determine the next step. I think the value of goals increasing to 4 will be inevitable, delegates just aren't on board yet."

Replying To brianb:  "Odd one alright. I'm surprised they didn't try to make the 2 point score a 1 and a half point score as well!

Hurling had the two point sideline cut for a while before it was reverted - I feel the 2 point score is more likely to go that way than bring in a 5 point goal.

It's a shame - as much as it's great to see a long range point you can't beat a goal and u I suspect you're right that there's less incentive to go for them."