Ep.192 Tipp are back in action

Episode 192 of The Premier View Podcast takes a wide ranging but focused look at where Tipperary hurling and football stand as the inter county season begins to take shape, with Munster Senior League action, early indicators from selection, fitness, and form, and a strong underage pipeline continuing to feed optimism.

The conversation opens with a detailed review of Tipperary’s Munster Senior Hurling League draw with Waterford, played in difficult conditions after the game was moved from Clonmel to Fethard. Tipp were in control for long spells and led late, but a fitter looking Waterford side finished strongly to earn a 1-18 to 1-18 draw. The panel discuss how little weight should be attached to results at this stage, with Liam Cahill clearly using these games to assess options, rotate heavily, and expose players to pressure moments.

There is strong praise for several individual performances, with Paddy Creedon continuing to impress with his directness and power, Josh Keller emerging as one of the standout positives of the early season, and Brian McGrath showing composure and class in difficult conditions. The use of players in unfamiliar positions, particularly in the full back line, is debated, with the panel acknowledging the importance of testing versatility now rather than later in the year. Concerns are noted around injuries, particularly to key work rate players, and how that impacts panel depth heading into the league.

Attention then turns to the Tipperary footballers and a heavy defeat to Cork following an encouraging opening round win over Limerick. The discussion focuses less on the scoreline and more on context, with Cork fielding a very strong and physically imposing side, and Tipp making multiple changes as Niall Fitzgerald continues to assess his options. Promotion from Division 4 is identified as the clear priority for 2026, with consensus that operating at a higher league level is essential for player development and long term progress.

The episode also looks ahead to a major week for Tipperary schools in the Harty Cup and Corn Uí Mhuirí competitions, highlighting the depth of Tipp involvement and the continued success at post primary level. That strength is reinforced by massive Tipperary representation in the Fitzgibbon Cup squads, underlining the county’s healthy production line.

Overall, Episode 192 is about patience, perspective, and promise. Early days, plenty to work on, but no shortage of reasons for Tipperary supporters to feel encouraged as league football and hurling edge ever closer.