John Fogarty: Hurling managers have little to fear about sin bin
Something to keep in mind is just how specific this sin bin rule is. Try and apply the sin bin to cynical fouls in last year’s championship and we can only categorically call two out of 10 certainties and four most definitely weren’t
SIN WHEN YOU’RE WINNING: Tipperary’s Seamus Callanan is fouled by Galway’s Adrian Tuohey in last year’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final, an act of cynicism that would result in a sin bin this year. Picture: Inpho/James Crombie
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In January, this newspaper listed seven examples of cynical fouls over the course of last year’s All-Ireland senior hurling championship. It accompanied an interview with GAA director of games development Pat Daly in which he said the organisation had a moral obligation to tackle cynicism.
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Hurling team of the year: Jamesie O Connor picks his All-Star side for 2020 All-Ireland champions Limerick lead the way with eight inclusions on the side. Beaten finalists Waterford have four, while there are also representatives from Galway, Kilkenny and Clare.
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Following the conclusion of the 2020 All-Ireland Hurling Championship, Jamesie O Connor selects his team of the year.
1. Stephen O Keeffe (Waterford)
The final performance swung it in O Keeffe s favour, for me. That s probably very harsh on Nickie Quaid. With the way Limerick play, he doesn t get a whole lot to do, akin to a succession of Kilkenny goalkeepers over the years.