How fired-up Galway proved an irresistible force

The intensity of Galway’s performance in Croke Park on Sunday was evident throughout their one-point victory over Tipperary.

The stats underline that impression.

Tipperary had more possession and also won more puck-outs, yet it was Galway’s ferocious work rate that won the day. Galway’s collective Hook/Block/Tackle count was 82 which was seven more than even Kilkenny managed in their win over Waterford the previous Sunday.