Tackle rule puzzles Counihan as 60 frees awarded

CONOR COUNIHAN believes the scorefest in Tralee yesterday was down to each set of defenders’ difficulties with interpretation of the tackle rule.

Thirty-one scores was a massive number for a February Allianz League game in what were difficult underfoot conditions.

Referee Michael Duffy also awarded over 60 frees in what was hardly a dirty game and the Cork manager reckoned each side’s backs were stymied by the implementation.