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6. John Meagher (Loughmore Castleiney) Not only worth his place on this team, John Meagher put himself in the shake up for the player of the championship this year in Loughmore's historic run. His performances all year have been of an ultra high standard, but his displays in both the drawn game, and the replay were simply outstanding and if it this form could be transferred over into a blue and gold jersey, he could be a real asset at intercounty level.
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7. Dan McCormack (Borris-Ileigh) Far from a vintage year from Borris-Ileigh in 2021 from what we have witnessed from them in the past five years, yet one thing remains true in all of these campaigns; the form and performances of Dan McCormack. Operating at centre-back this year, he was top class in every game and was the best player in maroon and white by some considerable distance. He has become a real leader, not only at club level, but at county level for Tipp and will be a vital cog in the Colm Bonnar reign.
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8. Ciaran Connolly (Loughmore Castleiney) What a year this man had. If one man made a claim for inclusion in the Tipperary panel for next year it was Connolly, as he was absolutely outstanding at midfield for the mid side. You can see the energy and movement he brings to his team, and when you consider the result in the mid final against Thurles was without Connolly, you get an idea of the influence he had when he returned to the fold for the group stages. He came up with some big moments, and there's no doubt he was vital to Loughmore this year.
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9. Michael Ryan (Clonoulty Rossmore) A tough group campaign that went down to the wire for Clonoulty, meant they needed a last day victory against Holycross to proceed to the quarter-finals, and Michael Ryan Winnie was a catalyst in that win. Clonoulty had some very mixed performances throughout the year, but Winnie was easily the best performer for them in the championship, and has definitely carried that form into the Miller Shield with West Tipperary.