Walsh: You must think for yourself on the field

Kilkenny star Tommy Walsh remains mystified by Tipperary’s attempts to nullify his threat in the All-Ireland SHC semi-final earlier this month.

Former Hurler of the Year Lar Corbett was forced to sacrifice his attacking game to trail the Tullaroan man, who was tasked with marking Pa Bourke from the throw-in. It led to the incredible scene of the trio and Corbett’s opponent, Jackie Tyrell, trailing one another around Croke Park for much of the match.

The tactic backfired badly for Declan Ryan’s side, with the All-Ireland champions cruising to a facile 4-24 to 1-15 victory and setting up a September 9 final date with Galway.