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Does it really matter whether he gets 8 weeks or 8 months as it make little difference to him as he is not a player- the guy who hits from behind is a coward and should be banned from all matches inside the county for a period (even though that would be impossible to implement). A one match ban for a player is more severe than a 8 weeks ban on a non player. Connolly was involved in handbags and should have got no more than a 1 match ban if indeed any ban. His sentence was handed out on the Sunday game. browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 24/10/2018 11:24:32 2148085 Link
Replying To browncows: "Does it really matter whether he gets 8 weeks or 8 months as it make little difference to him as he is not a player- the guy who hits from behind is a coward and should be banned from all matches inside the county for a period (even though that would be impossible to implement). A one match ban for a player is more severe than a 8 weeks ban on a non player. Connolly was involved in handbags and should have got no more than a 1 match ban if indeed any ban. His sentence was handed out on the Sunday game." it might not matter to him, but its the message it sends out. You can deck someone now and if a ban of over 8 weeks is handed out the assailant would be well within his right to argue his case based on the fact this dude only got 8 weeks. The precedent is set waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 24/10/2018 12:18:02 2148103 Link
Remember we don't know the full story , i.e what if any previous incidents happened. It raises the question for GAA administration at all levels. When should they step back and refer a case up to the guards. Ashrules (Dublin) - Posts: 518 - 24/10/2018 13:42:04 2148127 Link
Replying To waynoI: "it might not matter to him, but its the message it sends out. You can deck someone now and if a ban of over 8 weeks is handed out the assailant would be well within his right to argue his case based on the fact this dude only got 8 weeks. The precedent is set" The ban is the same as another for a very similar incident in April at a Kerry club game, why would they ignore that precedent when judging this one? Both are clearly far too lenient though and Kerry county board should be embarrassed at how they are dealing with these. Soma (UK) - Posts: 2630 - 24/10/2018 14:44:48 2148134 Link
The whole melee and the pitiful ban to Dingle mentor who hit Moynihan has left a very sour taste in Kerry and I say most of ireland. Its stuff like this which undermines all the good work Gaelic games does in life. woops (Kerry) - Posts: 2073 - 24/10/2018 18:20:42 2148179 Link
Replying To woops: "The whole melee and the pitiful ban to Dingle mentor who hit Moynihan has left a very sour taste in Kerry and I say most of ireland. Its stuff like this which undermines all the good work Gaelic games does in life." Not surprised it's left a sour taste , I'd be disgusted with our lot if shoe was on the other foot , agree with all the sentiment being expressed here , a lad can play a game get a smack retaliate it happens, I've seen the mist descend to the best , when your in the heat of battle, However those in the stands on the sideline in the pub wherever are not in the heat of battle, clubs hit in the pocket and thrown out of championships will bring clubs into line.vested interests is what stops correct and proportionate punishments Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 24/10/2018 18:40:50 2148184 Link
Another big opportunity lost to come down hard on this sort of on pitch violence. If these sorts of punch ups continue it's only a matter of time before someone is left with life altering / ending injuries The unwillingness to impose proper sanctions could conceivably down have deadly consequences in the future Opportunities lost like this will become even more apparent. Let's hope such never happens but inaction greatly increases the likelihood of a tragedy. jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 25/10/2018 14:51:52 2148294 Link
Is it possible for the proposed suspension to be reviewed and overruled by the CCCC, given how woefully inadequate the 8 weeks proposed by the Kerry CCC is? It's pretty incredulous to be honest. A player who was not engaged in the brawl and had his back turned, was punched from behind with full force by a selector in a cowardly attack. It's pretty much as bad as it gets. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2034 - 25/10/2018 15:42:23 2148305 Link
This type of violence has been going on for years, the only difference now is that mobile phones are recording it and uploading it online. The violence takes place on the field, on the sideline and amongst spectators although it's usually verbal amongst spectators. It has happened on All Ireland final days and the authorities usually turn a blind eye. I vividly recall supporters from a certain county throwing bottles and all sorts of objects at a player in an All Ireland Final and it was barely mentioned in the media because it did not fit the narrative. The behaviour of some parents at underage games needs to be addressed as well! baire (Galway) - Posts: 1785 - 26/10/2018 09:40:38 2148355 Link
I would certainly love to see that coward try that down in Wicklow. He would be needing assistance of whatever kind was going, and quickly. 8 weeks ? How about 8 months in jail. sponger (Wicklow) - Posts: 2897 - 26/10/2018 21:48:06 2148403 Link
Replying To sponger: "I would certainly love to see that coward try that down in Wicklow. He would be needing assistance of whatever kind was going, and quickly. 8 weeks ? How about 8 months in jail." You're not suggesting people are a little rough down there in the garden are ya? :D realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8585 - 26/10/2018 22:15:10 2148404 Link
Finally, one full month after multiple video clips of scenes of violence at GAA grounds & a PR disaster, where guys who knock people out, break jaws & knock out teeth, get minimum suspensions or suspensions overturned, finally the President & Director General decide to make a public statement. Laughable, the horse had bolted a long time ago on this issue, no wonder discipline is a mess, total failure of leadership in stepping in & setting the agenda & standards. Uimhir.a.3. (Galway) - Posts: 409 - 27/10/2018 09:04:57 2148414 Link
Replying To realdub: "You're not suggesting people are a little rough down there in the garden are ya? :D" Lol. There's nothing worse that somebody being blindsided. Face up to somebody like a man and not a coward which is what that manager is. Court action needed. sponger (Wicklow) - Posts: 2897 - 27/10/2018 11:21:55 2148416 Link
Daingean Uí Chúis Abú!!!!!!! Ní neart ach gur chur le chéile, tárlaoinn 'schezmozzels' i ngach aon chluiche. Tá fhios agam go bhfuil Colm náireach as cad a tharla. Ach is duine uasal é ó chlann uaisleach. Arís, Daingean Uí Chúis Abú. dingle2 (Kerry) - Posts: 278 - 28/10/2018 01:55:39 2148464 Link
Replying To dingle2: "Daingean Uí Chúis Abú!!!!!!! Ní neart ach gur chur le chéile, tárlaoinn 'schezmozzels' i ngach aon chluiche. Tá fhios agam go bhfuil Colm náireach as cad a tharla. Ach is duine uasal é ó chlann uaisleach. Arís, Daingean Uí Chúis Abú." Ní tharlaíonn an leithéad de céard a rinne an óinseach i gCiarraí i ngach cluiche áfach. Deir tú go bhfuil náire air agus tá súil agam go bhfuil. Ba chóir go bhfuil náire an domhain air. Cén saghas fear é a dhéanann an saghas rud a rinne sé? MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13704 - 28/10/2018 16:57:52 2148500 Link
Replying To dingle2: "Daingean Uí Chúis Abú!!!!!!! Ní neart ach gur chur le chéile, tárlaoinn 'schezmozzels' i ngach aon chluiche. Tá fhios agam go bhfuil Colm náireach as cad a tharla. Ach is duine uasal é ó chlann uaisleach. Arís, Daingean Uí Chúis Abú." Colm struck an opposition player. He is right to be ashamed, but quoting the bit about a grand fellow, from a good family, does not excuse what happened. thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1735 - 28/10/2018 18:03:18 2148508 Link
Replying To Triple H: "Just wondering if it were a player that struck the blow would the proposed ban be much steeper" Ah sure but a small bit of scrappin going on. WaitingInTheLongGrass (Roscommon) - Posts: 165 - 29/10/2018 20:38:52 2148642 Link

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