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2. Their scoring threat remains potent At their best, Tipperary looked like one of the most dangerous attacking sides in Division 1A. Tipp registered a scores for total of 169, only two points off Limerick and five off Cork. Jason Forde led the way, hitting 3-10 against Offaly and finishing the league with 3-26 overall. Jake Morris and Darragh McCarthy weren’t far behind, both chipping in with 1-19 across the campaign. That scoring power was there right to the end as well, with Tipp putting up 2-27 against Kilkenny in the final round, Morris and McCarthy grabbing the goals. When that forward line gets going, they can put up big numbers on anyone. The All-Ireland final starting forward six didn't start one league game this year, so if they can get fit and right, it will add more cohesion too. READ NEXT: Tipperary Live player ratings - Tipperary vs Kilkenny in National Hurling League - Round 7
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3. Defensively leaky at the other end of the pitch On the flip side, the defensive stakes have been far less impressive, with Tipperary having the second-worst defensive record in Division 1A, only ahead of Offaly in the wind-up. Cahill was not happy with the concession of the three goals against Kilkenny, and while you could put it down to rustiness with Ronan Maher only playing his second game at full-back since surgery, it is a concern, especially with a potent Cork coming up first in Munster. READ NEXT: Tipperary Live player ratings - Tipperary vs Kilkenny in National Hurling League - Round 7