Survey highlights massive resistance to black card in hurling

The GAA’s 2020 hurling committee is unlikely to recommend the introduction of the black card after survey results showed overwhelming resistance to the implementation of a third card.

The 11-person committee convened at Croke Park on Monday night to discuss the results of their 26-question survey, with the hurling public voicing strong opposition to the introduction of the black card, a second referee during games and increasing the number of steps a player in possession is allowed to take, from four to six.

Instituting the five-second advantage rule received considerable backing, with refereeing inconsistencies also highlighted.