GAA president Liam O'Neill insists that Joe Brolly's "indentured slaves" rant was over the top.

O'Neill feels that the former Derry attacker went too far in his recent comments on how intercounty players are treated:

"I've said before that most of us like Joe Brolly. He's a very engaging character, I think the man's worth was proven by his generosity in organ donation," O'Neill told The Irish Examiner.

"He's a special sort of a character. He's articulate - I'd love to be able to articulate the message he's sending, he's just a brilliant articulator.

"Of course, if you speak as much as Joe speaks, you're bound to make a mistake. Dare I say it, I've done it myself.

"The more you speak, the more chance you're going to get in bother, that's for sure, and Joe probably has gotten into bother.

"I don't want to get into an argument but, yes, he was over the top with what he said. There's no doubt about that. Generally, the reaction has been to acknowledge that."

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