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2. Conor Whelan (Mullinahone) Whelan has turned into a powerful man in the last few years, and he had a performance to match his physique in a battling loss to Drom & Inch. He hit 0-3 during the game including a really impressive point from play coming out of defence.
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3. Liam Ryan (Borris-Ileigh) When Borris-Ileigh were dominant in the first half in particular against Kiladangan last Sunday, Ryan was incredible in his workrate and constantly found himself on the ball and restarting attacks, while also keeping the opposition forwards quiet. The second half was a much bigger challenge, but he still held his own as he helped his side to a vital win.
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5. Conor Sheedy (Roscrea) Roscrea had heroes all over the field, but it is fair to say that Conor Sheedy was the best on show along with Shane Fletcher in the big win over reigning champions, Kilruane MacDonaghs. He was powerful all game long, setting up attack after attack, carrying possession, and tackling. His GPS stats must have been off the charts and had the ball in his control so often. Brilliant.
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6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) Maher looks different class to all around him at this level and he was in fine form in the narrow win over Clonoulty Rossmore last weekend. His use of the ball was on point all day long and in a tight encounter, his 0-2 frees were hugely important.