Cork star Lynch to miss final
CORK'S All-Ireland aspirations have been dealt a serious blow with the news that former All Star defender Anthony Lynch is likely to miss Sunday's final with Kerry after sustaining a suspected broken left hand yesterday.
The Cork panel split into A v B teams at Pairc Ui Chaoimh yesterday and Lynch (30) picked up the serious injury during the game. The news comes as a huge blow to the Rebels. It's expected that John Miskella will now come into the side at wing-back, with James Masters reclaiming his place in attack. Masters played a full part in yesterday's trial after breaking his jaw against Sligo some weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Dublin forward Peadar Carton has been cleared to play in today's All-Ireland U-21 hurling final against Galway in Croke Park at 2pm. Following a lengthy meeting of the Disputes Resolution Committee (DRA) yesterday, it emerged that Carton was clear to play.
The Dublin star was originally handed the suspension for his part in an incident which left Tipperary defender Paul Curran with a broken jaw in a senior hurling qualifier.
He successfully appealed that ban but because of concerns regarding its validity by the Central Appeals Committee, Central Council decided to refer it to the DRA.
Yesterday's ruling is a massive embarrassment for the GAA. Essentially it's the first time ever that Central Council has taken a decision made by one of its own committees to the DRA. Speculation has already mounted that the future of the CAC is in doubt.
