Two-point success changes the game for Galway LGFA team
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By Rachel Kellaghan
Recent rule changes in ladies’ Gaelic football will “improve the game”, LGFA star Kate Slevin has said, having scored the first ever two-pointer in a women’s Division 1 match.
“It was hard, especially if you are a forward or if you’re an attacking player, you weren’t really getting space and it was very negative. It kind of started to turn into a bit of a negative game,” admitted Slevin.
“So, I just embrace the changes. It’s going to improve the game.”
Heading into the first round of the Lidl National League, Slevin said she was aware of some skepticism: “Everyone was kind of talking about them and saying the ladies won’t use the two-pointer.”
The game was one of the first to debut the 12 new rules being trialed throughout the league, in hopes of reducing foul play and encouraging faster and more physical play.
Half of the 12 rules mirror adjustments already introduced to the GAA, such as the two-point scoring arc, kick-out mark, “3 up” and solo-and-go.
“Overall, the pace of the game has changed. We have to work so much harder for the whole 60 minutes, it’s more taxing but it’s rewarding,” said Slevin.
Slevin hopes the trial will be a good opportunity for other players to take advantage of the two point rule.
“A lot of the girls would know themselves they’re well capable of going for it. I think it’s a good chance to prove to people that ladies can do it as well,” said Slevin.
