Philip Jordan has hit out at the appeals culture that has developed in the GAA.
The former Tyrone star believes that when players clearly commit an offence they should be manly enough to accept their punishment: "Within the space of a few weeks this year, we had several examples of the flawed system in operation," the All-Ireland winning wing back writes in The Irish News.
"Tiernan McCann'eight-week suspension for diving highlighted how the media influenced the CCCC, ignoring the rule in place to get the result they wanted. On the same night as McCann had his suspension overturned, Mayo's Kevin Keane had his ban for striking overturned, even though he clearly struck Michael Murphy.
"Philly McMahon escaped sanction for a clear headbutt in Dublin's semi-final against Mayo and Diarmuid Connolly successfully appealed his ban for striking Lee Keegan. I wouldn't criticise Keane and Connolly for appealing, but it is wrong that guilty players are able to get off. The appeal system should be there for players who have been harshly treated.
"Football is considered a manly game, tough and physical. We need players to be manly enough to accept the punishments handed out to them."
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