Tipperary will be cursing the GAA's decision to alter the rules on penalties and 20-metre frees in hurling after missing two penalties in today's All-Ireland final.

In an attempt to stop the practice of the penalty-taker lifting the ball forward several metres before striking towards goal, the rule was changed earlier this summer to ensure that penalties are taken from the full 20 metres out, thus spelling the end for so-called 'Anthony Nash rule'.

But after Seamus Callanan and John O'Dwyer both had penalties saved this afternoon, there are many who believe that the rule change offers no advantage to the attacking team and also encourages cynical fouling.

James Skehill, who played in goal for Galway in the All-Ireland final two years ago, believes leaving just the goalkeeper to guard the goal when a penalty is taken would strike the right balance.

He tweeted: "If Penalties are to be outside the '21, then it should be one on one with the keeper. Gives fair advantage to attacking team!!"

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