Toomevara need to shock but McGraths the masters

Toomevara need to shock and awe but it’s so difficult to resist the idea that the McGrath brothers’ character will be a large deciding factor in where the Dan Breen Cup will be going on Sunday evening. 

John McGrath of Loughmore-Castleiney in action against Ronan Maher of Thurles Sarsfields during the Tipperary County Senior Club Hurling Championship semi-final. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Tipperary SHC final Loughmore-Castleiney v Toomevara, FBD Semple Stadium 3.45pm (A. Tierney, Shamrock Rovers) Live TG4.

For all their virtues, expectation can on the odd occasion sit uncomfortably with Loughmore-Castleiney.