Kerry depth gives Peter Keane nice headaches ahead of Munster final

Peter Keane wasn’t upset that Kerry’s total score had dipped from their recent ransackings of Clare and Tyrone

Seán O'Shea of Kerry is tackled by Brian Fox of Tipperary. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Not the avalanche anticipated, for which Tipperary deserve credit, but a game over as a contest by half-time.

The departure of David Clifford from the fray in the 54th minute was effectively the final whistle, although the die was all but cast once the hosts surrendered so much of their offensive play in an attempt to keep Kerry in check.