Éamonn Fitzmaurice says referee 'got it wrong' as GAA rule debate flares again

Kerry boss Jack O'Connor took aim at the controversial rule saying: 'I can't understand how intelligent men allowed that rule to go through?'
Éamonn Fitzmaurice – one of those men on the Football Review Committee that introduced the rule – had his say on the incident. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE

Éamonn Fitzmaurice – one of those men on the Football Review Committee that introduced the rule – had his say on the incident. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE

The National Football League is back and so too are the debates surrounding the rules.

Kerry’s dramatic victory over Roscommon on Sunday was tinged with controversy as the Kingdom emerged victorious thanks to Tomas Kennedy fisting over the winner milliseconds before the hooter for full time sounded.

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