Padraic Maher claims Tipp players opt to laugh off ‘ridiculous’ rumours

Tipperary captain Padraic Maher has claimed there is often an overreaction to the county’s defeats and described the last fortnight as particularly ‘disruptive’.

Maher is aware of various rumours circulating the Premier County, one of which related to the experienced defender and which was of a highly personal nature, following their Munster championship defeat to Cork.

All-Star corner-back Cathal Barrett was also axed from the All-Ireland holders’ panel for a breach of team discipline.