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Published 21:43 4 Jan 2018 GMT
Updated 09:22 5 Jan 2018 GMT
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This motion is proposing a change to the U-21 grade eligibility in inter-county hurling and the U-20 grade in inter-county football. If passed, it would allow those over 17 years of age and under 21 to play U-21 inter-county hurling, and those over 17 years of age and under 20 to play U-20 inter-county football.But he's too old for minor and too young for senior.
Brown came on for the Derry minors in their All-Ireland final loss to a David Clifford inspired Kerry last year. His athleticism and bravery allowed him to make a huge impact on the game, as he caught high ball after high ball in the dying stages.
Obviosuly, the youngster would have been looking forward to making his inter-county senior debut for Derry, and to find out he couldn't play, and might not be able to represent his county at all this year, is some sucker-punch.
Brown won't be the only player affected. A host of players not yet 18 around the country will be getting screwed over by this rule, and it doesn't really make much sense.
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