Tipp have thrived but Rebels won't be overthrown

THE job that Liam Cahill has done with the Tipperary hurlers this year is nothing short of transformational.

- BY JOHN O'DOWD

From relative also-rans in 2024 to All-Ireland finalists is a hell of a turnaround.

The introduction of several young players, along with the core of wise heads, and the natural hurling nous that the Premier possess, has created a potent mix.

Even after the quarterfinal victory over Galway there might still have been question marks surrounding Tipperary, but beating Kilkenny last time out has answered many of those.

Andrew Ormond has been a revelation this year but, even when he didn't score against the Cats, Tipperary had an abundance of others to step up to the plate.