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The Explainer
18 Feb 2026
Veterans who can’t quit | Two-point gamechangers | Piggery
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Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to explore what motivates players who manage to keep their intercounty careers going for almost 20 years.


Also, the masters of two-point shooting and why there should be more of them.


Plus, Kieran McGeeney thinks the contest for kickouts has descended into piggery. Should we be more worried if coaches, who will always seek control, like the new rules?

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