Refs still getting their heads around the high tackle

Head high tackles are what the GAA have been keen to crack down on this summer but the application of the rule regarding them over the weekend left a lot to be desired.

Refs still getting their heads around the high tackle
Mon, 03 Jun, 2019 - 01:00
Brian Gavin

Head high tackles are what the GAA have been keen to crack down on this summer but the application of the rule regarding them over the weekend left a lot to be desired.

Three similar incidents occurred in Tullamore, Waterford and Ennis and yet only one red card was shown.

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