The news that the GAA intends to send five counties out of the Allianz Hurling League is only surprising because a lot of people seem to be surprised.
The GAA has long been gaslighting people about hurling. As concerned voices lament the failing crops, the GAA deflects. The GAA says, look here's a picture of two lush ears of corn, Limerick and Clare, in the sunshine.
Stop imagining, your worries are mere illusions.Croke Park has perfected the art of persuading people that motion is action, that intentions signify progress.
Review bodies, pats on the back and lip service are tools of the trade. Telling five counties that are struggling to keep hurling alive that their inter-county season will now be three months long is something we should have seen coming.