Stapleton: Tipp will kick on

They have answered the negative commentary of early summer but the questions they asked of themselves are still pending according to Tipperary’s Paddy Stapleton.

The corner-back believes the defeated finalists have matured during Eamon O’Shea’s reign, progress has been made, leaders moulded, but still their potential stands unfulfilled.

“There was probably a lot of negative talk about our character prior to this year and during the year. I’m not saying it’s the media, it’s in general chit-chat,” claimed Stapleton.