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GAA Discussion / Re: Should An Glenn object?
« on: Today at 07:46:56 AM »Disgraceful if O’Rourke said that to officials and was ignored, absolute disgrace. I don’t see what good a fine does Glen ( who were wrong) or why punish Crokes in that way if they’ve done nothing wrong.I was at the Mageean Cup final this year, SLG and St Killians. SLG were three ahead and St Killians had a free or a 65 on the blow, SLG made a sub and the player never went off. Came to nothing, whistle blew, SLG fans ran on the field and then the ref had to clear the field as he was blowing because he wanted it retaken. Retake happened and again came to nothing and SLG won.That decision to ignore Malachy O'Rourke was a huge mistake. The GAA has been in crisis mode and all over the media all week as a result of it.
Malachy O Rourke said he realised at the time and asked for a retake but the officials ignored it. That's inexcusable.
Also, Dara Mullin, I'm not buying he didn't know he was to come off. He stayed on and Kilmacud had 16 on so it's a clear breach.
The irony is is that a replayed 45 with 15 versus 15 might have resulted in nothing. The whole situation is insane.
Malachy also said that Glen would accept the result and I’m pretty certain they still will. I think they just want the moral high ground and to be told they’re entitled to a replay. I still think the rules are ambiguous and crokes could be given a fine. Despite what people have said here a fine is still an option for this minor transgression particularly since the main fault is unfortunately with the officials.