Hurling Helmets Compulsary From Next Year

derealbadger

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

and what if he or any other player happens to get a nasty blow to the head that renders him unable to work again or live his life as normal? Who will be expected to foot the bill? More pressure on the GAA for more funds? The GPA? Insurance companies?

Helmets make sense and should be used.
Some people have said they affect one's field of vision but does this helmet rule require face masks also?

I understand even without a face mask a helmet can affect field of vision but it's important to ensure the helmet is of the right fit to minimise it.
DJ Carey wore a helmet and a face mask, didn't do his field of vision any harm!

I don't think a blow to the head would do much damage to O Sullivan LOL

cruiserweight

derealbadger wrote: »

I don't think a blow to the head would do much damage to O Sullivan LOL

Despite what you think you are not very funny

derealbadger

cruiserweight wrote: »

Despite what you think you are very funny

FYP

cruiserweight

derealbadger wrote: »

FYP

How clever :rolleyes: If you want I can actually fix that post for you so that the quotation is correct

Anyway, back on topic, I have yet to see anybody present what I would consider a good arguement as to why players should not wear helmets.

RHunce

my friend plays in goals limericks minor team and he doesnt have any problem saving a ball he is a great keeper and has worn a helmet all his life and would be crazy to stop, helmets are crucial for saftey, they do not affect any players abilities, end of

rant over

conchubhar1

soccymonster wrote: »

Imagine John Mullane with a helmet? Crazy stuff altogether.

Blasphemous!!!! It won't be the same - cant see the mad head on him!

Slow Show

Joe Canning wears a helmet :cool:
I've always been forced to wear a helmet [in camogie] so I know you get used to it but I can imagine it would be a fair bit harder for players like John Mullane...
As for the goalkeepers, I can't see how this will work. Do minors and U-21 goalies have to wear helmets? If so, I suppose they'll manage.

sos33

just wondering what happens if your helmet is broken during a match eg:faceguard comes loose,chinstrap breaks or the helmet is pulled off your head lets say in a difference of opinon and you cant wear it for the rest of the game ,are you allowed to hurl on without it or not
have the gaa rules on this

Kenteach

Not sure of the wording, but i'm led to believe that the rule states that a ref cannot start a match unless all players on the field are wearing appropriate helmets, and can stop a game if one of the players removes the helmet during play. Imagine a replacement helmet would have to be used, or the player substituted.

aster99

you'd have to get one off a sub...simple as that really!

sos33

all well and good in theory ,we will wait and see but the size of the heads on some of the lads i hurled with that woulnt be an option might aswell put a barrell on my head:D:D

bobsy

I heard that Diarmuid O Sullivan has changed his mind and is coming out of retirement.He originally decided to retire because of the new helmet rule.

gav4321

I have to say i agree with helmets becoming compulsory. Take hurling goal keepers for example. We say Brendan Cummins getting a sliotar in the head during the chapionship(2009). He was very lucky. .

There will be a lot of cutting bars etc. but its for the better .

premierstone

gav4321 wrote: »

I have to say i agree with helmets becoming compulsory. Take hurling goal keepers for example. We say Brendan Cummins getting a sliotar in the head during the chapionship(2009). He was very lucky. .

There will be a lot of cutting bars etc. but its for the better .

That wont be allowed the helmets can not be modified in anyway

Sliotars

no modifications can be made to the face guards.

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