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Oisin Doherty

EXPLAINED: Gaa urged to tackle problem spoiling matches - The Real Truth

Peter Canavan believes the GAA must do something to address the 'possession problem' that is 'spoiling' games.

The Tyrone icon believes it is inevitable that the association will look into ways of curtailing the growing trend of sides holding onto the ball for long periods of time without any attacking intent.

A light was shone on this trend at the weekend as Roscommon held onto the ball for five-and-a-half minutes against Dublin at Croke Park midway through the first-half. The Connacht finalists made 77 passes in the move, most of which were short, with the goalkeeper being involved in the play a staggering 19 times.

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