Minor Captains Speeches

I don't agree, for adult level at least. I think we should strive to preserve traditions that make the GAA what it is, not get rid of them in the name of being progressive or whatever. Players are human, you're going to have good speeches and you're going to have bad speeches and while sometimes the speeches may bore supporters/the public, I'm sure the public thanks mean something to the recipients.

If I had my way I'd have the bishop throwing in the ball to start the game and managers would be obliged to wear slacks-polo shirt combos like the good old days. I joke of course but keeping GAA traditions alive and not trying to mimic other sports e.g. Artane Boys Band playing vs David Bowie blaring out over speakers when a team enters the field in Croke Park, is worth striving for.

Public squeaking is not for everyone. I once piss pronunciated a lot of my worms 😀

You make a good point, I think the GAA are going the wrong way on the music too, especially when songs from the winning county are played after matches in Croke Park. It's trying to make a generic experience out of what could be unique.

On the captains speeches, it's fine for adult level, but it's too much pressure for kids at intercounty level.

The Kilkenny minor Captain did recognise the opposition and some of the Dublin management gave him a polite round of applause for it, other than that he kept it pretty safe and simple as you would expect him to do.