The GAA has once again failed to convince me that they are
serious about stemming violence on and off the pitch. The fine imposed on
Derrytresk is too lenient, the Club should have been fined €1000
per player involved in the violent behaviour. Such a fine should also be
imposed on the Dromid Club where any of its player were involved. Not only
should the Derrytresk Club be banned from participating / representing its
county / province for the next 5 years, it should have been thrown out of the
competition this year.
It is high time the GAA got serious and make it known that
such violent activities will be punished severely and immediately.
While I am on this subject, GAA referees are not being
afforded the respect and dignity that their counterparts get on the rugby
field. Should the GAA not awaken from its slumber, in these matters soon, it
may well find that it may not have a decent referee panel (s) to choose from
for the big occasions or any occasion.
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