Replying To Ulsterman: "I understand that BUT the response of the hurling fraternity is based on emotion and loyalty and NOT the rules. Regulations are there for a purpose whether we like them or not. The hurling camp CANNOT be allowed a get out clause EVERY time controversy arises based on heartfelt emotion. The Diarmuid Connolly incident WAS trivial BUT the rules state that physical contact, even minimum and deliberate or not, with officials carries at the minimum a 12 week ban. The CCCC HAD to make a ruling on the Connolly case based on the rules as they stand, just as they will have to on the Cody incident. Hurling is a tough sport BUT some dirty hits and strokes have gone unpunished over the past few years because the hurling pundits snarl, grrr and shout "manly" all the time. It's just not on. If Cody walks away unpunished for placing his hands on an official in an aggressive way, meant or not in the heat of a game, then Dublin will have EVERY right to cry foul, bias and unfairness."
"placing his hands on an official in an aggressive way"
Replying To KK1926: "Liam and Condor Legion et al. Yes he should receive the 12 week ban. He broke the rule just like Connolly. But in Kilkenny we won't moan about it like some in Dublin.
We'll be focusing on getting back into the hurling elite, working on our underage and checking out the club scene. We won't be bawling and feeling victimised and put upon like the whingefest from the capital.
Many congrats to Waterford. Hugely deserved and all true hurling fans will wissh them well. Great to see Cork back too."
Ridiculous comment . Why would you moan about it? You are out of the championship and he didn't get a ban like Connolly(who is still in the championship) did as per the rules.
Simple answer to all this is add a 'common sense' clause to any rule involving touching an official.
Diarmuid Connolly being banned for 3 months for what he did is a joke. It is depriving Dublin football of a brilliant player, depriving the viewing public of a patron of skill. Brian Cody should not be banned either. These are great figures in the GAA who are passionate and want to win. If we take that edge off them and sanitise our games to a point where you have to say 'awright ow chap?' after a shoulder we're going to lose something.
As a parent I'm the first to want to root out thuggery or anything that would scare kids away from the games, but holy moly, neither man did anything to warrant a ban (imho).
I was once attacked by a linesman (with his umbrella) in a game because I clocked his son right in front of him. Had to just shrug it off and say to myself that I gave it so had to take it.
Replying To thelongridge: "The rule is there at present. If a player/team official, lays a hand on a match official there is a penalty."
I'm well aware of the rule and what it means . There is no common sense attached to it . That is why Ryan Burns and Diarmuid Connolly are serving 12 week suspensions and why Brian Cody should also be serving a 12 week suspension.
Replying To slayer: "Simple answer to all this is add a 'common sense' clause to any rule involving touching an official.
Diarmuid Connolly being banned for 3 months for what he did is a joke. It is depriving Dublin football of a brilliant player, depriving the viewing public of a patron of skill. Brian Cody should not be banned either. These are great figures in the GAA who are passionate and want to win. If we take that edge off them and sanitise our games to a point where you have to say 'awright ow chap?' after a shoulder we're going to lose something.
As a parent I'm the first to want to root out thuggery or anything that would scare kids away from the games, but holy moly, neither man did anything to warrant a ban (imho).
I was once attacked by a linesman (with his umbrella) in a game because I clocked his son right in front of him. Had to just shrug it off and say to myself that I gave it so had to take it."
Good impression there old boy but what on earth was a lines man doing with an umbrella ?
Replying To ballydalane: ""placing his hands on an official in an aggressive way"
Ah Lord Jaysus lave it so.
Common sense, RIP."
Brian Cody has walked a fine line on the touchline for decades. Yes he is passionate and a brilliant manager but that has got him a get out of jail card for years. People like Davy Fitzgerald and Kieran McGeeney must feel aggrieved at this.
Replying To Greengrass: "I'm well aware of the rule and what it means . There is no common sense attached to it . That is why Ryan Burns and Diarmuid Connolly are serving 12 week suspensions and why Brian Cody should also be serving a 12 week suspension."
Green grass. I think we both agree that the rule is there for a purpose. The problem is a lack of consistency in application. Regardless of status, if you do the crime, you do the time. Good luck to Louth minors tomorrow.