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2. Jake Ryan (Toomevara) A shot from left field as the Toomevara man has never represented Tipperary at any level coming up through the grades, but is as fine a defender as there is around at the present time in the club game. The 24-year-old has been a mainstay in the Greyhounds' full-back line and is generally the player chosen to man-mark the best opposition forward. His pace is unbelievable, with an incredible athleticism to boot, and given Tipperary's lack of depth in the full-back line, he would be a player that could be a nice addition to the panel. He is returning this weekend after a short spell on the sidelines, but he certainly has the fitness, physique, and attitude to make it at senior level.
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3. Danny Slattery (Clonoulty Rossmore) Hardly a left-field selection to keep an eye on, given his exploits with the Tipperary U20s earlier this year, but Slattery is a player who looks ready to make the step up straight away. A player with real potential, he stood out at corner-back for Brendan Cummins this year, but has operated in the forwards for Clonoulty Rossmore since becoming eligible for senior hurling. His versatility in this regard would be welcomed, and coupled with his searing pace, hurling ability, and strength, would make waves in the senior panel if given the chance. A real prospect.
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4. Cathal Bourke (Clonoulty Rossmore) Another man from the West which will be worth keeping tabs on. His hurling has been curtailed largely since coming from the Tipperary underage ranks, with numerous knee injuries stopping his progress. His form has started well in 2023 though, and he has been knocking over big totals as he has assumed free taking duties ahead of Jack Ryan for this season. If his fitness and conditioning could get to the same level as he was at before a few extended spells on the sideline, his hurling ability would be unquestioned, as he is a very assured striker of the ball and finisher.
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5. Conor Hennessy (Nenagh Éire Óg) A player whose early season form has been noteworthy. Hennessy has been one of Éire Óg's best performers so far. Hennessy is only 21-years-old and has transformed himself in the last year into a really big unit, and his workrate and ability to get up and down the pitch is impressive. He has also added a real scoring threat to Nenagh since moving further up the pitch, and he is a prototype half forward, looking every inch the modern workhorse which is required and in short supply in the Tipperary set up. A player well worth keeping an eye on.