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4. Craig Morgan Rating: 4/10 Morgan has yet to hit the heights expected of him at this level and he was taught a harsh lesson by one of the most experienced forwards in the game on Sunday. Patrick Horgan was exceptional throughout and despite Morgan winning some early duels with the sharpshooter, he firmly lost the battle by full-time with Horgan playing a key part in the Cork win. Morgan has undoubtedly got the potential but needs to realise it sooner rather than later.
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3. Ronan Maher Rating: 7/10 The Tipperary captain was once again at centre-back and was very good. He had to make way with a head injury in the 32nd minute of the first half at a time when Tipp were a point up and in the time he was off the pitch, Cork had taken a three-point lead in at half-time. Maher has been one of the positives in Tipperary’s dismal campaign and he has tried his best to plug the holes but can’t do it alone.
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2. Cathal Barrett Rating: 5/10 Barrett returned to good effect in the Waterford game but he couldn’t stay in the game long enough for Tipperary’s benefit. He picked up Brian Hayes and did okay but he picked up a hamstring injury at the start of the second half and coughed up a turnover which led to Cork’s second goal. He was a big loss for the remainder.
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5. Michael Breen Rating: 4/10 A chastening day for the Ballina man. He has been a consistent performer during this poor period for Tipperary. However, he hit rock bottom on Sunday as Alan Connolly took him for 3-1 from play in a virtuoso performance. Breen has done well at times in his new defensive role but he lost Connolly several times during the game, and the Cork forward made hay most of the time.