O’Donnell ‘card’ for Cody and Keher

Former Limerick coach Donach O’Donnell believes Brian Cody and Eddie Keher’s proposal to abolish red and yellow cards in hurling is designed to pressure referees into giving fewer frees.

Kilkenny manager Cody reiterated comments from six-time All-Ireland-winner Keher suggesting the cards had contributed to a decrease in physicality in hurling. GAA President Liam O’Neill has subsequently indicated there will be a wide-ranging rules discussion.

O’Donnell, who coached Limerick to last year’s Munster SHC title, believes there is a concerted attempt to undermine referees so that the rules are not strictly applied.