Much more to Galway than brawn, warns Michael Ryan

A lot of hurling has been played since, but the league final has been a key game in the 2017 season.

Tipp manager Michael Ryan saw his side blown away by Galway in that match in Limerick, and he agrees the Tribesmen have gone to another level.

“Without a doubt. And, look, we had first-hand experience. Now we certainly weren’t in the right mindset for that match in the League final and what a price we paid.