Brian Gavin: James Owens unfortunate to miss illegal hurley drop before key Limerick goal

With the new hurling advisory group putting the game under the microscope, maybe they could look at introducing technology for red cards and goal validity.

ILLEGAL: Limerick's Aidan O’Connor handpasses the sliotar onto teammate Gearóid Hegarty, not pictured, in the lead up to Limerick's second goal. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Sunday was James Owens’ third outing of the championship and he’s a referee who has really discovered his confidence.

He was correct in so many of his calls including yellow cards for Adam English and Seán Walsh. The penalty decision at the end, when Mike Casey pulled the jersey of Austin Gleeson, was also right.