Pat Spillane: We are flogging our inter-county players 12 months a year - health and safety my a**e

Pre-season competitions were once seen as ideal platforms to showcase games. However, the GAA's scheduling has left little to no flexibility, proving this concept less viable.

Expressing concern, it's clear that while some welcomed the idea of a split season, the realities have been disappointing. The original intentions have not been fully realized.

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