Limerick U21s call on senior stars for Tipp clash
Six senior panellists (goalkeeper Aaron Murphy, half-backs Declan Hannon and Tom Ryan, forwards Shane Dowling, Mark Carmody, Kevin Downes) from last Saturday’s All-Ireland qualifier win over Clare, two more (midfielder Seanie O’Brien and forward Mikey Ryan) who have also seen senior competitive action.
Given that those eight will be on a high after the win against Clare, given also that Tipperary have just one player (Seán Curran) from the senior panel that won Sunday’s Munster final, it would appear the odds are stacked in favour of the home side. Appearances, however, can be deceptive. Having so many players training with the top team does suggest a particularly rich crop this year but, as pointed out by selector and former star Ollie Moran, it also means preparations are seriously disrupted.
