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8. Alan Tynan Rating: 7/10 Tynan spoke of the need to play to honour the achievements of the elder statesmen on the team after the Waterford game, and he was one of the few to take on that message as the Roscrea man put himself about very well. He was battling a losing fight in midfield for a lot of the game, but he had some good moments, putting in a huge physical shift and stood out with so many around him moving poorly.
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10. Gearoid O'Connor Rating: 4/10 O’Connor started 2024 so well with much expectation and fanfare after his class Fitzgibbon Cup performances, but he looked like a player devoid of legs and confidence during the second half. He has so much ability but he looked like a player with lead in his legs with 20-plus minutes remaining and never influenced the game again.
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11. Jason Forde Rating: 4/10 Forde’s downturn in form has coincided with the overall poor performance of the team, and he looks like a player with no more to give, unfortunately. Never have I seen Forde with so little confidence and urgency in his game and without it, Tipperary looks a shadow of their former selves and it has contributed to the struggles in front of goal.
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13. Jake Morris Rating: 4/10 Morris’ no-show on Sunday was most disappointing. He scored three points when Tipp were in the battle but he was nowhere to be seen in the second half when the going got tough and didn’t put in the leadership and effort you would associate with a vice-captain. Another player playing well below his potential which is a concern.