The new trial rules have come into play.
Extending the range of the 65 I'm not convinced on. After watching the shinty I had a thought seeing the scots lads take all their frees from the ground.
In most sports when the ball goes out over the end line, something is awarded where they retain possession and have a chance of scoring, in the modern game 65s are almost a given.
So rather than extending the range and seeing how capable players are at sideline cuts, what if a 65 had to be taken from a ground strike? Or it's moved closer such as the 45 and taken from with a ground strike.
Most likely the majority of times the sliotar goes in around the house, a fight for possession etc. in on the 45 still gives the chance of scoring but from the ground, makes it that bit more difficult.
Don't get me wrong, rising and striking from 70 odd yards is a great skill in itself, just opening the extended 65 rule to other ideas/suggestions