Referees making audio available for streaming commentaries

Although their actions have not been sanctioned by Croke Park, referees believe it is in their interests for viewers to know why referees are making calls via the commentary teams

BREAKING NEW GROUND: TG4 had access to a live microphone on referee John O’Halloran and relayed his rationale when he made key decisions during the Kerry SHC final in August. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

GAA match official bodies in a number of counties are providing commentators with live referee audio to explain their decisions.

Although their actions have not been sanctioned by Croke Park and there are concerns they may soon be prevented from doing so in future games, referees believe it is in their interests for viewers to know why referees are making calls via the commentary teams.