Microchipped sliotars in place next year as committee examines state of the ball

The sliotar advisory group is led by former Kilkenny chairman and secretary Ned Quinn

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The standardisation of the sliotar is expected to be copper-fastened by a motion at February’s Annual Congress.

A proposal which will update the current dimensions, weight and size of the hurley ball could be put to Central Council for endorsement before Christmas.