Brian Gavin: Will sin bin solve hurling cynicism? I’m not sure
A lot is going to be left to the discretion of the referee with the new cynical foul rule, and as a result, it will put more pressure on them, writes Brian Gavin
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A lot is going to be left to the discretion of the referee with the new cynical foul rule, and as a result, it will put more pressure on them, writes Brian Gavin
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You would forget that this new rule applies to football too, but obviously more focus will be on how it works in hurling as it is a completely new addition to the game.
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