Donal O’Grady: Possession name of the game as Tipperary outfield players rule the roost

Tipperary’s possession statistics tell most of the story. Against Limerick on Sunday in the Gaelic Grounds, two of Tipp’s most active players were John O’Dwyer and Seamus Callanan, both operating in the full-forward line.

Callanan returned 2-3 from play and O’Dwyer had six points, including two beauties from narrow angles. Their direct opponents, Richie McCarthy and Seamus Hickey had the toughest of afternoons attempting to curtail the influence of this dynamic duo.

I wrote Saturday that ‘inside forwards rely on the outside players to supply the necessary ball, preferably when they’re in good positions’.