GAA’s management committee has power to reverse advantage rule

Reaction to the new advantage rule has largely been negative and it is understood several referees have voiced concerns

Former GAA referees chief Willie Barrett says it’s too early to judge the new rule. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The GAA’s management committee has the power to reverse the change to the advantage rule should there be further opposition to it.

Emergency Congress powers, first transferred to Coiste Bainstí in April of last year, have been extended up until May 21.