Higher GAA goalposts may prove a point as goal-line technology looms

THE GAA are set to introduce extended goalposts to complement the likelihood of goal-line technology getting the go-ahead for the All-Ireland championship series from 2012.

Ahead of today’s presentation by Hawk-Eye to the GAA’s management committee, officials are proposing that the current 10.67-metre height of posts be increased at all levels across the country to aid score detection.

Director of Games Development Pat Daly’s research committee recommends posts at provincial stadiums (eg Thurles, Clones) rise to 16m, at county grounds to 13m and 11m at club level. Currently, Croke Park’s pair of goalposts measure 13m, the highest in the country.