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2. Seamus Burke (Borris-Ileigh) An ultra consistent performer this year for Borris, Burke was definitely worth his inclusion on the team. Some of his teammates didn't reach the heights they were capable of and the defensive effort was important all year for Borris with a number of key forwards not at the races in comparison to years gone by. Bourke has become a real leader in the full back line and has plenty more left to come yet
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3. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) One of the first names on this team. What hasn't been said about this man? He just looks evergreen and he's probably never looked leaner and fitter, despite being in the autumn of his hurling career. Super consistent all year, but he will be kicking himself that the final replay was decided on the back of his free concession. However, there's no doubt he will bounce back even better for Sars and Tipp in 2022.
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4. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs) A blistering start the championship from Kilruane, in which they breezed through the group stages, was the biggest surprise of the early part of the Dan Breen competition. Much of the good performances were a team effort undoubtedly, but Morgan definitely shone brightly for MacDonaghs, dominating at half-back and his comfort and composure on the ball is plain to see. He will be pushing hard for a spot in Colm Bonnar's plans.
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5. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) Another Maher makes his way into the team of the year, and again, this was much deserved after a stellar year. Fast becoming one of the greats of Tipperary hurling, his current trjectory is frightening, and his performances have reflected that again in the blue of Sarsfields. He hits the world of ball and reads the game so well, and was a solid 8/10 in every game up to the replay, in which he had to tag John McGrath with little success. Some poor shooting options is becoming his achilles heel, but his all round game is unquestioned.