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Then, Pat Spillane joins Conan after a week of celebrations in Kerry, a county that has built a winning tradition and has a routine for celebrations.
The lads break down how the rules have transformed the championship, what changes need to be made to make players kick the ball more, and the challenges facing a lot of GAA clubs in Ireland's west.
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