Hurling's cynical foul motion for Congress amended

While supportive of the measure as presented in December, a number of Central Council delegates and county chairmen believed the description of a goal-scoring opportunity was vague

Only prescribed cynical fouls committed by the defending team anywhere within the 20-metre line and semi-circle that deny goal-scoring opportunities will result in a sin bin. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The hurling cynicism motion will be proposed at Annual Congress in two weeks’ time following an amendment.

Only prescribed cynical fouls committed by the defending team anywhere within the 20-metre line and semi-circle that deny goal-scoring opportunities will result in a sin bin for the offending player and a penalty puck.