Gaelic games

[Polwarth]

Skimming that site you mention says that Bandy is English in origins... and judging by the champions - is now played in Scandinavian countries and Russia - so that's my excuse for never having heard of it.

Hockey, however, IS played in Scotland - I've got the scars on my ankles to prove it, too.

[emma25]

Pol.>> hahaha...

[ANDY-J2]

Originally posted by emma25
Andy-J2>> What have the green bloke have on his head and why?

The "green bloke" is an Irish player and he's wearing a helmet for protection.Whereas in hockey the ball stays mostly on the ground,in hurling and shinty it often flies around at head height and some players prefer to wear a helmet to avoid injuries.

[emma25]

Andy-J2>> Ahh, I see. But why is it not a rule to wear a helmet if you can get that hurt by playing the game? Like it is with icehocky?

[ANDY-J2]

emma25,
There are demands to have shinty players wear helmets as there are on occasion some very serious injuries however for some reason,as yet it hasn't been made compulsory.

[emma25]

A-j2>> Hmm...who can be thick enough not to wear safety gear if you know you might get seriously hurt? I mean most of you guy's would wear a "cup" to protect you're "object's of value" (if you know what I mean?!) Without asking a question; Then why not protect you're head also? Or is that secundary?

[gael]

Originally posted by emma25
A-j2>> Hmm...who can be thick enough not to wear safety gear if you know you might get seriously hurt? I mean most of you guy's would wear a "cup" to protect you're "object's of value" (if you know what I mean?!) Without asking a question; Then why not protect you're head also? Or is that secundary?

well i can only speek for hurling but because it is not a professional game (although it would appear to be in every since but name) player feel they can not be told what to do and many find them uncomfortable!! i know what ur thinkin a cracked skull will be far more uncomfortable!
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