One example of how this game might be made more exciting would be to turn it into a relay-type race. Players could hand the gallbladder off to a teammate at predetermined points along the obstacle course, and perhaps the game could be played by more than one team side by side. In that case, the courses could intersect in some parts, adding a spirit of direct competition to the game. Furthermore, the gallbladder could be enchanted to be difficult to keep a hold on, splitting a player’s concentration between the obstacle course and just holding onto the ball. Another way the game could be made more interesting would be to create goalposts along the way in an obstacle course in a relay-type game so that each player would have to score before the next player could take off for their leg of the race. Additionally, the goalposts could be enchanted to move or to change positions with regularity so that a player could not simply spot it from far away and make straight for it.

So how can Creaothceann be improved?

1. Broomsticks with attachable handlebars that cause the rider to be riding erect. Like having handlebars placed in a certain position as a some motor cycles do. That way no stray rocks or boulders would hit a riders body. They would either miss the cauldron and the rider of the broomstick, or be caught in the cauldron.

2. The cauldron could have some type of insulating material in the bottom to counter act the force of a heavy object dropping into it.

3. The objects dropped could be of less weight causing less of a headache to the catcher.

Instead of a hedge as in the original, I am picturing a floating barrier of concrete or leather-bound metal rod about 20 feet off the ground and an upper and lower goal on each side, each of which are horizontally floating rectangles of the same material as Quidditch hoops, only longer and the size of muggle soccer goals, and the ball would go into them like a muggle basketball hoop, from the vertical direction (axially?). I think this would add additional fun to the game instead of simply keeping the ball in play, add some incentive to hit it in a well-placed manner. The floating aspect lends more to the fact that the players are broomstick-mounted. I think the 50 point limit is a good amount, allowing for a long game, but with additional method of scoring, hopefully not too long.

Imagine in today's day and age, the game of Stichstock. Instead of an inflated dragon bladder though, a Quaffle-like ball and instead of having to burst it, simply touching it would suffice.

You'd be given a long stick, not pointed so as not to cause harm to other players. The guardian would also have a stick so as to block the other players sticks better. To make it more challenging for both the players and the guardian though, the ball would be in a large holed net with the ability to move freely.

No magic would be allowed, the guardian would still be tethered as well but instead of 10 feet, maybe 15 to give better range of motion and less likelihood of accidents.

For example, Aingingein could use enchanted fiery spheres that attempts to knock you down or deter you off the course. That'd be fun to watch. We shouldn't stop there, though. While the officials are concerns with minimizing injuries, I'm all for it. I mean, is it not more exciting to watch our athlete narrowly escape danger or being able to complete the course despite having been badly hurt? Add torrents of flying arrows, a bladder-stealing gremlin or two, or a fire-breathing dragon near the last stretch of the course. In the end, giving this game a bit more adrenaline and danger will make the finish time much more meaningful. The spectators will also be on the edge of their seats. I don't think everyone should be able to finish. Where's the fun in that?

These changes would have to be made, because otherwise the sport is dangerous as well as difficult to play and win fairly. Injuries and deaths should be avoided during most sports, least of all because it's impractical to stop games to remove players from the field. I do believe that Creoathceann's basic rules would stand the test of time and make for an enjoyable sport with modern adjustments. The game is simple enough for any witch or wizard to understand and participate in. It's played today in its currently primitive state because of barbaric tastes that have more to do with machismo than sportsmanship.

I'd like to write my essay about Creaothceann. The game was banned because it was too dangerous for the players to play the game, but what if the game hadn't been as dangerous? If the game would have had a chance to evolve, surely someone would have come up with an idea to play without the dangers of the boulders and rocks that fall down.

One of the changes I could see for this game is to remove the boulders and rocks from the game and instead work with other items, less weight to be catched inside the cauldrons. What if a wizard was to catch soft balls, created by more than 1 wizard referee? They would for sure have less headaches after playing the game I reckon.

Another enhancement is the items falling to be cached. Now instead of rocks and boulders, they will be vegetables, some rotten, some not. The player will use an impermeable uniform in order to protect it, but it will still need a good wash after each game.

To increase excitement, there would be an additional two player for each team, one will be the Thief, who is in charge of stealing food from the air or from the inside of the goblets of the other team, and send them to one of their team members. The other additional player is the Prankster, who will try to knock, or turn players upside down in order to make them lose the contents of their goblets by distracting them but never is allowed to touch the player itself.

This game is perfect as is...but if we really want to make it more violent and fun. The game is still played on brooms, however it is now played indoors so walls can be used to bounce balls off of. The balls become "weak" bludgers and everyone is given a bat. To add more fun to the games, the uniforms become thematic, example being tea party attire and we rename the game "Masquerade Ball".