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Eddie Brennan: Officials need help with the big calls – it’s time for a video referee

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Eddie Brennan: Officials need help with the big calls – it’s time for a video referee

Referee Colm Lyons shows a red card to Galway’s David Burke during their Leinster SHC Round 5 match at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Here we are, looking back on another huge weekend of hurling, and yet again questionable refereeing decisions are to the fore. This isn’t what anyone wants, but the lack of consistency in how rules are being applied begs the question: Is it time for a video referee?

With the speed of the game today, it’s very hard for refs to stay on top of what’s happening and as a result, we’re seeing too many incorrect calls. They’re finding it hard to make instantaneous decisions and I’ve no doubt they’re second guessing themselves, which is why we need someone helping them through that process.

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