Kerry's Paul Murphy: Water breaks kill momentum and should be binned

The Kerry footaller is fearful Croke Park’s dislike of water carriers may lead to water breaks becoming part and parcel of games long-term

East Kerry players huddle ahead of the county quarter-final against St Kieran's. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Kerry footballer Paul Murphy is not a fan of the new water breaks and wouldn’t like to see them become a permanent fixture on matchday.

Croke Park discontinued the role of the maor uisce when drawing up new match regulations earlier this summer. Instead of bottles being carried onto the field during play, a brief water break is now called by the referee between the 15th and 20th minute of either half.