I read that Davy Fitzgerald has indicated that he would like to have Referee engage in a post match discussion and explain ones reasoning for some decisions . Davy Fitzgerald has proposed a formal post-game communication process between referees and management teams, one he believes would encourage accountability and understanding on both sides. He added that GAA referees, like players and coaches, are under immense pressure, and that open dialogue would help build consistency across games: It sounds a great idea and if supporters were allowed in like in the local Gaa Club or Community Centre it could be a great fundraiser and supporters would get to know the Gaa rules
I read that Davy Fitzgerald has indicated that he would like to have Referee engage in a post match discussion and explain ones reasoning for some decisions . Davy Fitzgerald has proposed a formal post-game communication process between referees and management teams, one he believes would encourage accountability and understanding on both sides. He added that GAA referees, like players and coaches, are under immense pressure, and that open dialogue would help build consistency across games: It sounds a great idea and if supporters were allowed in like in the local Gaa Club or Community Centre it could be a great fundraiser and supporters would get to know the Gaa rules"
Replying To DUBJOHN: "Supporters allowed in ? Carnage!"
Methinks Tom is being mischievous with his suggestion :)
Whatever about Davy's suggestion of the referee accounting for some of his decisions to a private audience, the idea of throwing it open to all and sundry for a "debate" will never happen, and I strongly suspect even the bould Tom surely realises that!
All spur of the moment stuff for refs who have to make decisions instantly and are prone to mistakes like anyone else and would be easy enough watching it back on video to pick mistakes on refs part . Maybe you are allowed to question 2 decisions in writing rather than face to face and ref can decide if he wants to answer query . I m sure they wont be allowed publicly to admit mistskes as could cause seriois issues going forward . All counties have refs just get your own refferee to analyse games and other refs and give their feedback as they see it . Theres that many in backroom teams surely 1 more being a ref briefing management and players on refs before games on each ref stats on certain aspects on games and how he interprets and refs same . Ie steps , handpassing , rucks etc u get the point . If any intercounty team does nt do this already id be very surprised especially when the man in the middle can have such a huge bearing on any game . Maybe a new rule where blatant diving or trying buy frees could be reviewed too and playrs get a tick for each intance and rack up 5 you get a 1 match ban . Nothing as bad as watching a man diving around trying to buy frees or get a man sent off . Might be a better idea to be allowed send a few specific instances and ask for clarification on the rule . Where there is genuine uncertainty not just a mistake by ref . Again it sometines comes down to certain refs interpretation of a rule .
Replying To Formertownie: "All spur of the moment stuff for refs who have to make decisions instantly and are prone to mistakes like anyone else and would be easy enough watching it back on video to pick mistakes on refs part . Maybe you are allowed to question 2 decisions in writing rather than face to face and ref can decide if he wants to answer query . I m sure they wont be allowed publicly to admit mistskes as could cause seriois issues going forward . All counties have refs just get your own refferee to analyse games and other refs and give their feedback as they see it . Theres that many in backroom teams surely 1 more being a ref briefing management and players on refs before games on each ref stats on certain aspects on games and how he interprets and refs same . Ie steps , handpassing , rucks etc u get the point . If any intercounty team does nt do this already id be very surprised especially when the man in the middle can have such a huge bearing on any game . Maybe a new rule where blatant diving or trying buy frees could be reviewed too and playrs get a tick for each intance and rack up 5 you get a 1 match ban . Nothing as bad as watching a man diving around trying to buy frees or get a man sent off . Might be a better idea to be allowed send a few specific instances and ask for clarification on the rule . Where there is genuine uncertainty not just a mistake by ref . Again it sometines comes down to certain refs interpretation of a rule ."
Need to give Refs more help. 1 middle aged man running about a pitch trying to keep up with prime athletes just does not work anymore.