Penalty points could stop players’ licence to foul

THE introduction of a penalty points system for persistent offenders in Gaelic Games would be favoured by Association President Sean Kelly.

Reacting yesterday to the spate of dismissals in the second round Allianz NFL games, Mr Kelly said it was something of a farce when a player yellow-carded once in a series of games escaped punishment whereas two in the same match merited instant dismissal.

Interestingly, however, GPA Chief Executive Dessie Farrell expressed the view that it would be hard to justify on the basis of a lack of consistency in refereeing standards.