The GAA have a bit of a problem on their hands at the moment. HawkEye has been part and parcel of the game on the biggest stage for a number of years now, but the trust in the technology has rapidly depreciated in recent times.
Shane Walsh's point that was initially waved away last weekend was a glaring error, one that has raised major questions over the use of the system. Unfortunately, it did not seem to be the only questionable incident during that particular game.
The GAA have since explained the reason for HawkEye's failings, although questions are now being raised over its place in the sport.
Padraic Joyce unsure over use of HawkEye
HawkEye was stood down for the game between Kerry and Dublin on the following day, while a decision has yet to be made over its use in this weekend's All-Ireland hurling final. That is also the case for the All-Ireland football final, with Padraic Joyce admitting the technology is a concern as things stand.
Speaking in the buildup to the final, the Galway manager said he finds it difficult to trust the system after last weekend's issues.
You couldn't trust it after Saturday, what happened with Shane Walsh's 45.
I don't know. In fairness, let's put it in perspective - that's the first real mistake it's made and how many years is it on the go.
After the last day you would [be worried] in fairness like.
You don't mind a marginal call that's over the top of the post, you wouldn't worry about it - but one that's a foot inside it. It was clear that last day that was inside it and you just wonder what's going on with that.
That's something for Croke Park to worry about. Croke Park are the governing body. They look after this stuff and we have to trust it.
The GAA have insisted that the issues experienced by HawkEye only date back to last weekend, although some are now questioning if they have been going on for longer than that.
Either way, there will be some way to go before faith in the system is fully restored.
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