What’s really being proposed in the GAA’s underage review, and did anyone actually suggest “removing competition”? Off The Ball Breakfast digs into the backlash and the reality behind the headlines.

Shane Keegan (Head of Coaching & Games with Laois GAA) and former Kerry player Mike Quirke explain the difference between kids being competitive and adults recording scores, publishing tables, and turning every match into a must-win.

They discuss dropout rates from 12–17, the value of small-sided games, bridging the gap from GoGames to U13 championships, and how new playing formats could help rural clubs keep their identity and keep more kids involved for life.

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