Oisín McConville: Swarm tackles being coached more now

SWARM DEFENCE: Tyrone’s Frank Burns, Niall Sludden and Conor Meyler tackle David Clifford of Kerry. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Wicklow manager Oisín McConville says more teams are reacting to referees’ tendency to penalise players who are the subject of swarm tackles.

There were several examples of the practice over the weekend, namely in Omagh where Kerry’s David Clifford conceded a free for holding onto the ball for too long when surrounded by three Tyrone defenders although it appeared he had been fouled.