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6. Ronan Maher Not much needs to be said for Maher here. He is a vital cog in the defensive wheel, and a positive performance from him will be needed.
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7. Bryan O'Mara O'Mara played his best game of the league in the final two weekends ago. He looked mobile and defensively sound and with his physical presence and ability on the ball, that will be a positive coming into this one.
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8. Craig Morgan Coming into the championship in good form, Morgan has nailed down his place at midfield. It will be crucial for Tipperary to break even in the midfield battle against whatever pair Limerick put out in opposition.
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9. Alan Tynan He did his best work at wing forward in the league, but the lack of form for Willie Connors has left a void of sorts to accompany Morgan in the middle. Tynan has the aggression, work rate and attitude to get through a battle here and it might be a necessity to operate the Roscrea man here.