Scrap the under-21 grade and while you might lower the chances of some elite talent suffering from burnout, you're only going to increase the numbers of dropout.

Because that's what a lot of fellas at that age, who are still some way off making their senior club or county team, are going to do. And drink. We hear a lot about how the GAA is trying to stem alcohol abuse but scrap the under-21 grade and it's only going to drive more 19 and 20 year-olds to more drink.

One suggestion that O'Neill's committee might consider along with the litany they're bound to receive. Have interchange in all underage and colleges matches, like in International Rules. Right now coaches are reluctant to rest their star underage players even when the game seems in the bag, for fear the opposition might come back. But with interchange, they can sub them out, and if needs be, sub them back in.

Change it up alright, lads.

Interchange.

CHELTENHAM MAKES US THINK OF THE SUMMER Victory for Cork All Star, no joy for Tipperary All Star and a man brazenly parading his Monaghan jersey in the winners' enclosure.

Did the past week at Cheltenham hold any portents for the coming championship season?

On second thoughts, probably not.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED, ANSWERS QUESTIONED Want to unburden yourself of questions for Nickey Brennan, Liz Howard, Jarlath Burns, Eugene McGee or Croke Park stadium boss Peter McKenna? They'll all be on the podium for a Q and A evening organised by the GAA Museum at Croke Park this coming Wednesday, 21 March. Booking is Euro10. Details from the museum at 01-8192371

Compiled by Enda McEvoy and Kieran Shannon sport@tribune. ie