GAA goalkeepers

eet fuk

Why do goalkeepers wear different jerseys to the rest of the team?

wp_rathead

GK can play ball on ground inside the square

eet fuk

wp_rathead wrote: »

GK can play ball on ground inside the square

Meaning that they can pick the ball up instead of using foot/hurl?

DuffleBag

Hurling goalie cant pick it up off the ground with his hand.. I think WP Rathead above forgets there's more than Gaelic Football in the GAA.

The real question is why do some goalies have different shorts and socks as well as jersey, like the Tipperary goalie, as opposed to other counties.

clairewithani

Is the goalkeeper not afforded more protection than other players? Is that not why he is marked differently?

Davys Fits

clairewithani wrote: »

Is the goalkeeper not afforded more protection than other players? Is that not why he is marked differently?

Yes. The keepers once wore the same jersey as the rest and were unprotected. The poor keepers got some awful roastings in the goal before the rules were implemented to protect them in the 60's I think.

eet fuk

OK, so football goalies can pick the ball straight up off the ground?

Goalies in both disciplines are offered more protection from the officials?

The reason I'm asking is tactical. I was wondering if any team had ever rotated positions (including the goalkeeper) to confuse the opposition or to some other end - but if the outfield players are offered less protection in the nets then it hardly seems worthwhile.

padd b1975

eet fuk wrote: »

OK, so football goalies can pick the ball straight up off the ground?

Goalies in both disciplines are offered more protection from the officials?

The reason I'm asking is tactical. I was wondering if any team had ever rotated positions (including the goalkeeper) to confuse the opposition or to some other end - but if the outfield players are offered less protection in the nets then it hardly seems worthwhile.

I can't recall the position ever been rotated, but earlier this year Armagh played a recognised outfield player in the position for the full game.

The general consensus was it didn't really work.

DuffleBag

Cork hurlers have used Darren McCathy in the past as sub keeper and outfield player. He came on in the outfield jersey with number 16 on the back. He's played in goals for cork and college winning counties and fitzgibbons since underage but because of his brother plays outfield with the club, and has stood out in club championship

elefant

eet fuk wrote: »

OK, so football goalies can pick the ball straight up off the ground?

Goalies in both disciplines are offered more protection from the officials?

The reason I'm asking is tactical. I was wondering if any team had ever rotated positions (including the goalkeeper) to confuse the opposition or to some other end - but if the outfield players are offered less protection in the nets then it hardly seems worthwhile.

Goalkeepers can't be shoulder-charged in the small square.

Gaelic football goalkeepers can touch the ball on the ground.

I would guess there is potentially a rule about hurling goalkeepers being permitted to use hurls with a larger boss?

bmwguy

padd b1975 wrote: »

I can't recall the position ever been rotated, but earlier this year Armagh played a recognised outfield player in the position for the full game.

The general consensus was it didn't really work.

Rumours abound that Brian Sheahan has being training in goal for Kerry ahead of Dublin match. I can see the logic, have him on the field for kick out ability and top class free taking even though there are currently better outfield options. When it comes down to it I don't think it will happen.

Although it's not as if keepers haven't played outfield and vice versa before.

padd b1975

bmwguy wrote: »

Rumours abound that Brian Sheahan has being training in goal for Kerry ahead of Dublin match. I can see the logic, have him on the field for kick out ability and top class free taking even though there are currently better outfield options. When it comes down to it I don't think it will happen.

Although it's not as if keepers haven't played outfield and vice versa before.

It will be a sad day for Kerry football if they resort to that.

rebel girl 15

eet fuk wrote: »

OK, so football goalies can pick the ball straight up off the ground?

Goalies in both disciplines are offered more protection from the officials?

The reason I'm asking is tactical. I was wondering if any team had ever rotated positions (including the goalkeeper) to confuse the opposition or to some other end - but if the outfield players are offered less protection in the nets then it hardly seems worthwhile.

You'd see it in nine a side or seven a side competitions where the goalkeepers are fresher and are used as runners. Not really seen in the 15 a side game

eet fuk

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

You'd see it in nine a side or seven a side competitions where the goalkeepers are fresher and are used as runners. Not really seen in the 15 a side game

Would the person who takes over in nets be afforded the same protection and be allowed to pick the ball up from the ground?

rebel girl 15

eet fuk wrote: »

Would the person who takes over in nets be afforded the same protection and be allowed to pick the ball up from the ground?

No they wouldn't. You'd see the keepers running back to position quite quickly to release the player that was covering. What used to happen in 7 a side or 9 a sides was that the keeper was rotated hugely. Keeper would give the ball short and work it up the field, then a sub would come in to cover - whereas now they use the batons for subs so the player coming on must give the baton to the player coming off