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2. Johnny Ryan Rating: 7/10 Produced his usual combative performance in a largely solid defensive performance. Ryan is always willing to carry the ball and did so to good effect on Saturday, but some poor deliveries scuppered some good work at times. He didn't shy away from the physical side of the game as usual and can be happy with his day's work.
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3. Ronan Maher Rating: 7/10 Liam Cahill has replaced Maher to full-back in recent games and, in the absence of Michael Breen, he again gave his usual assuredness in a solid display. Cahill is looking at Maher at full-back quite closely and that may be down to his use of the ball from short puck outs which isn't one of the aforementioned Michael Breen's strengths. He was masterful in possession and he is the perfect captain for this side in its current guise.
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4. Craig Morgan Rating: 8/10 It is exciting to have a fully fit Craig Morgan in the full-back line for Tipperary, and he gave a glimpse of what the side were missing in last year's campaign. He is the full package for a modern corner-back as he was tight to his man all game, and his use of possession is top class and has the explosiveness to break tackles when carrying the ball. His delivery for the Sean Ryan goal summed up his qualities and on and off the ball, he could be a vital addition to the team in 2024. There are certainly bigger challenges ahead, but it is a welcome sight to see the Kilruane MacDonaghs man in top shape.
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5. Bryan O'Mara Rating: 8/10 Tipperary in the opening quarter were incredibly sharp with their use of the ball, but that did desert them at times in the remainder, but Bryan O'Mara never seems to waste a possession. He is a luxury Tipperary can be blessed they have at their disposal as he can produce his best anywhere across the defence and looked comfortable coming forward from wing-back in the game. He is still probably going to be the number six down the line, but he has shown his versatility several times in his short intercounty career. Scored a nice point in the win over the Dubs and set up countless attacks, carrying the ball well. An easy day out for the Holycross Ballycahill man.