Manager view: Much to like about '3 up top' rule proposal

It's been decades since the staging of the interprovincial series has meant so much to the general public.

This weekend's revival of the once revered competition sees seven proposed new Gaelic football rule changes trialled. Munster v Ulster, followed by Leinster v Connacht, is the order of play at Croke Park on Friday evening, before the final 24 hours later, with a third-play play-off also down for decision as a wider audience gets a chance to look at the proposed changes.

One v one throw-ins; changes to the kick-outs; restrictions on when a goalkeeper can receive a pass from a colleague; the 'solo-and-go'; four points for a goal and a new 'two-pointer'; keeping three players in half of the field at all times; an improved version of the advanced mark - a summary of what will be scrutinised on Jones' Road.

For the last few weeks players and management have been getting to grips with what's involved. So-called 'sandbox' games have been played, with squads being finalised for this weekend's fare.

At a Croke Park press briefing, three of the managers were present. An air of positivity certainly was the takeaway.

We need your consent to load this comcast-player content We use comcast-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content. Manage Preferences

Speaking to RTÉ Sport, Leinster boss Dessie Dolan beamed: "There are a lot of rules there but when you play the match and get on the pitch, the rules are really, really good. There are more opportunities and it's much better to watch as a spectacle. The player and the supporter will be delighted with the new rules."

As to which rule he liked the most, Dolan