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Paddy Tierney

Kerr fears Spillane's 'sweeper keeper' remarks could lead to more rule changes

The position of goalkeeper in Gaelic Football is constantly changing and former Antrim shot-stopper Chris Kerr says ’keepers who are good enough to come outfield should be encouraged to do so.

Kerr was responding to remarks made by RTÉ GAA pundit Pat Spillane regarding the role of the so-called ‘sweeper keeper’ in the modern game.

It is fair to say the Kerry legend isn’t a fan and has accused goalkeepers who stray outfield as being on “ego trips” while speaking on this week’s RTÉ GAA Podcast.

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