Stop the 2020 committee meddling with the great game of hurling

Why don’t the “powers that be’ in Croke Park leave our great game of hurling alone? They are forever tinkering with the rules.

In my opinion they would be far better employed if they concentrated their efforts on improving the quality of inter-county referees — a number of refereeing decisions last year were appalling. They should also have a look at the unworkable fixtures system of the GAA. It should not be necessary to have to play a county final on St Stephens day.

The 2020 committee last week proposed one v one penalties. Liam Dunne, the Wexford Manager, calls this proposal “a joke”, and I fear that there are many who would agree with him. I see at least two problems with the one v one penalty. It would encourage “diving” and what about a referee who incorrectly awards a penalty and a handy goal ensues?