It's the final instalment of our special series on the evolution of Gaelic football.

We hear the thoughts of Eamonn Fitzmaurice before James Horan, Paul Rouse and Maurice Brosnan reflect on what we've learned over the past few weeks and consider where the game can go from here.

This is Episode 10 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year - before the FRC devised radical new rule enhancements -- in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.

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In the penultimate episode of the series, we reach the 2017 All-Ireland semi-final in which Dublin demolished Tyrone in a statement win.

What does the performance tell us about the game's evolution and were this Dublin team the greatest to ever do it?

James Horan, Paul Rouse and Maurice Brosnan revisit the landmark display, with input from Colm Kavanagh who saw his Red Hand defence crumble around him at Croke Park.

This is Episode 9 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.

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This week we focus on a match that redefined the game and drew lots of criticism - Dublin v Donegal in the 2011 All-Ireland semi-final.

Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan revisit a hugely influential encounter which spawned lots of imitators and changed the shape of the game while we share from one of the key men in Jim McGuinness's dressing-room, Eamon McGee.

This is Episode 8 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.

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The ultimate in Gaelic football? This week James Horan, Maurice Brosnan and Paul Rouse look at the intense and memorable 2005 All-Ireland final between Kerry and Tyrone to investigate how football was changing in the early years of the new millennium, while Tony Leen speaks to Kingdom boss Jack O'Connor.

This is Episode 7 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.

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Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan look at profound changes to the game through the lens of the 1993 All-Ireland final while Tony Leen speaks to Anthony Davis.

This is Episode 6 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.

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The 1981 final win over Offaly capped a four-in-a-row for Kerry and was the culmination of a golden era.

We focus on that match, examine how that great team changed the game of football and ask what defined the genius of their legendary manager Mick O'Dwyer.

Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan dissect the game and put it into context while Tony Leen talks to one of Kerry's key players, Ogie Moran.

This is Episode 5 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.

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Did the Dubs change Gaelic football?

In this episode, Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan look back on one of the greatest games - Dublin v Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

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Watch the game on YouTube here: Dublin v Kerry 1977 All Ireland Semi Final (Full Match) - YouTube

This is Episode 4 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.

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For the first time in the series, we look at an individual game: the 1966 All-Ireland final between Galway and Meath.

Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan explain the match's importance and put it in context, and Maurice speaks to one of the key players.

This is Episode 3 in a 10-part series which was originally produced for Irish Examiner subscribers at the start of this year.

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Next up: how managers started to change the game - we'll look at one of the game's of all time - Kerry v Dublin in the championship semi-final of 1977.

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The journey through the evolution of Gaelic football continues as Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan explore the game's roots, its growth and how it became the sport we love today.

This is Episode 2 in a 10-part series which was originally produced for Irish Examiner subscribers at the start of this year.

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Next week: Galway's All-Ireland win in 1966.

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The team behind the Irish Examiner's Gaelic Football Show brings you The Madness of Football.

Over 10 episodes, Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan, James Horan chart the game's evolution by analysing the seminal moments and games in its history, identify trends and speak to the people who played in the key matches. First, Paul, Maurice and James introduce what we hope will be an entertaining and informative series.

This series was first produced for subscribers, earlier this year. Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show, columns and other benefits.

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