Late changes to GAA championship panels could be allowed under new proposals

Senior inter-county teams could be permitted to make 11th hour changes to their championship panels if a rule change put forward by the GAA’s CCCC is adopted

'RIDICULOUS': Limerick manager John Kiely has previously hit out at the lack of consideration given to misfortunate between the Thursday deadline and throw-in. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Senior inter-county teams could be permitted to make 11th hour changes to their championship panels if a rule change put forward by the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) is adopted.

In light of the condensed nature of the inter-county calendar due to the split season and the forthcoming football championship changes, managers could be allowed to replace injured or bereaved players after the Thursday morning deadline (9am) before games. All 26 players have to be registered for a senior championship game prior to that submission time.