Dublin star Brian Howard claims there should be no repercussions following the tunnel brawl in Omagh last Saturday night - and describes talk of suspensions as 'a load of nonsense'.
Players from Dublin and Tyrone clashed at half-time in the Allianz Division 1 encounter at Healy Park in a game the Red Hands went on to win by three points.
An investigation has been launched into the fighting.
The GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee had a scheduled meeting on Monday where it was decided to adopt a cautious approach rather than dishing out fines or suspensions straight off.
"Yeah, obviously you just want to focus on the football and all that other stuff comes with it," said Howard. "It's a load of nonsense in my opinion.
"Both teams just want to go on and focus...we're both level on points at the moment and we obviously are are ambitious to go on and win our remaining games.
"I think all the stuff that goes on behind the scenes is not anything we can do, as players we have to just focus on football and whatever happens happens really."
Asked about the incident itself, the two-time All Star said: "Well, I can't comment because I don't really know what went on.
"It's up to other people to investigate if they want.
"In my opinion, there was nothing in it - just two teams, two competitive teams.
"And when you come in, it's a draw game, with the conditions, both teams aren't playing particularly well... there is hot tempers.
"But no, there shouldn't be any repercussions for either team."
The only action that referee Cormac Reilly took following the row was to issue a black card to Tyrone’s Padraig Hampsey before the second half got underway.
That suggests that he is not in a position to provide evidence that would move the disciplinary process on significantly.
The CCCC has some breathing space with neither side back in action until the weekend after next. However it is expected that, at the minimum, the two county boards will be fined.
- BRIAN HOWARD WAS SPEAKING AT THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF KINETICA AS DUBLIN GAA'S Sports Nutrition Partner.
