GAA set to allow extra subs in National League

Kerry are among the counties that petitioned for more replacements for the upcoming Allianz League

Kerry are among the counties who petitioned for more replacements for the upcoming Allianz League

The GAA are expected to allow extra substitutes in the forthcoming National League in an attempt to offset the chances of injury and allow managers give more players game-time.

As the finalised fixtures for the competition were released this afternoon, the Irish Examiner has learned the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) are to temporarily permit more replacements than the current limit of five excluding blood and head injury substitutes.