The article discusses the notable rise in hurling scores, with strike rates increasing by 51% since the 1980s, suggesting a troubling upward trend fueled by inflation. While some believe more scoring could enhance the game, there are concerns about the long-term implications of this trend. The rapid pace at which scores are being achieved raises questions about whether it detracts from the essence of hurling, as scoreboard operators face the risk of burnout amidst constant scoring.
Is there no escape from inflation? Not content with raiding household budgets, it has now muscled in on hurling, driving up figures at an astonishing rate.
There's an argument that a substantial increase in scoring is no bad thing for small ball land, but how long more can the upward trend continue?
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