Leinster secretary slams 'flogging' of young players

Leinster Council secretary Michael Delaney has slammed the culture of 'flogging' young players who are forced to play too many games GAA games.

Leinster Council secretary Michael Delaney has slammed the culture of 'flogging' young players who are forced to play too many games GAA games.

The outspoken official made it clear that he feels managers are putting too much pressure on players to line out as often as possible.

"I honestly believe that we are flogging players to an inordinate degree. Some of them are playing both hurling and football. Surely, there is only so much the body can take," he noted.

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