LIMERICK manager John Kiely has hit out at what he described as 'embarrassing' simulation from Galway players in their Allianz National Hurling League clash and believes the number of frees now being awarded is a worry for the game as a whole. Evan Niland hit 14 points from frees to power Galway to a six-point victory and hand Limerick their first defeat since the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny. But, for Kiely, the game was ruined by constant stoppages. "It’s so disappointing and, listen, we had players today who were being physically held from running. "And yet a player can put a hand in on a tackle and within a split second it’s a free."

Source: Irish Independent May 16, 2021 20:26 UTC