09/08/2026
A new rule is being trialled in Gaelic football this winter; the ban on fi**ed points.
Basically, if you’re in possession of the ball, you can no longer fist it over the bar for a point. But if the ball is already in flight, you can still punch or palm it over.
So, what are the pros?
It could encourage players to go for goals instead of taking the easy point. It could also lead to more kicking, better decision-making and more exciting goalmouth action.
But there are cons too.
Fi***ng is a traditional skill in Gaelic football, and sometimes a fi**ed point is actually the best attacking decision, especially under pressure or from a tight angle.
It could also lead to more wides and turnovers rather than more goals.
For me, it’s definitely worth trialling. But the big question is: will it actually create more attacking football, or just take away another skill from the game?
