Tipperary headed to Limerick this evening in the first round of the Munster u-21 Championship, with the home side fancied by many as they were littered with senior talent.
Barry Nash, Kyle Hayes, Tom Morrissey, Ronan Lynch and Cian Lynch were among the senior stars within the Treaty ranks, and they had too much for the Premier, winning on a scoreline of 2-24 to 0-19.
There was universal praise for the slick Limerick outfit.
Limerick are picking off scores at ease..their forward pack are a different gravy to Tipp altogether #BGEU21
— Lauren Guilfoyle (@GuilfoyleLauren) June 22, 2017
Imagine being able to afford to have Ronan Lynch at wing back #GAABeo@BGEGAA #LimerickvTipp
— Gar Toohey (@gjt90) June 22, 2017
Limerick just strolling through this. Can tell they could easily go up a few gears if they needed to. #bgeu21
— Marisa Kennedy (@MarisaK96) June 22, 2017
Limerick’s class and substitutes making the difference here as they pull away. #BGEU21
— Kevin Coleman (@kcbpf) June 22, 2017
That Limerick team will go all the way if they keep their heads. #GAA
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) June 22, 2017
Seriously impressive performance from Limerick. That forward line will take some stopping
— Joel Slattery (@JoelSlattery) June 22, 2017
Although the Treaty were impressive, there was huge disappointment with Tipp.
Comfortable win for limerick under 21s but a Very poor showing by Tipperary. @BGEGAA #GAABEO
— Joe Dooley (@DooleyJoe) June 22, 2017
Tipp in a very deep hole at half time, trailing by ten. Playing second fiddle but own mistakes being punished by a good Limerick side
— Shane Brophy (@BrophShane) June 22, 2017
In Tipp’s defence the youngest outfit we’ve fielded in a long long time but look in 2nd gear, picking scores off at ease, good punt
— Gar Toohey (@gjt90) June 22, 2017
To be a fly on the wall of the Tipp dressing room at half-time, riot act needs to be read by Maher. Poor display so far. #bgeu21
— Hawkeye Sidekick (@hawkeyesidekick) June 22, 2017
Tipp work rate has to improve, sloppy work defensively leads to a sideline cut which leads to Ronan Lynch score. #bgeu21
— Hawkeye Sidekick (@hawkeyesidekick) June 22, 2017
Limerick now march on to the semi-final where they will meet Clare.
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Make sure to check out the latest episode of The 16th Man podcast, where we review Cork vs Waterford, hearing from Seamus Harnedy and Stephen McDonnell.
https://soundcloud.com/punditarenagaa/cork-back-in-the-big-time-and-appreciation-for-kildare-tyrone
