Cork Player Ratings: Subs made all the difference for footballers against Tipp
Colm O'Callaghan was one of five Cork subs to impress in the second half in Thurles. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Cork won 11 of their 18 kick-outs and did well on longer deliveries in the last quarter but will need a more consistent return in Killarney.
A hop of a long ball in caught him out for Seán O’Connor’s early goal. Didn’t do anything wrong from there.
Made two terrific pull-stretch diving blocks to prevent Tipp points in the first half. Switched onto danger-man Seán O’Connor for the second half.
Solid outing. Tipp’s starting corner-forwards only managed a point from play between them.
Difficult few days for all involved in Carrigaline GAA club after the sudden death of Darragh King but O’Driscoll, wearing a black armband, was immense. Scored a point, fouled for a free and set up three points.
Growing into the centre-back role nicely. Popped up field to have a hand in a couple of scores and good second half overall.
Classy feint bought him room for a point early on, maintaining his scoring form since the league and then raided up for another couple in the second half. Won some important primary possession for good measure.
Powerful second half, where Cork won 11 of Tipp’s kick-outs which gave them the platform to dominate. Made a number of dangerous runs in behind the Tipp rearguard.
Grabbed a couple of kick-outs but not as forceful in midfield as you’d have hoped.
Quieter outing than usual but still had a couple of assists.
Replacing the injured Dara Sheedy, first half didn’t go his way and replaced at the break.
Like Cahalane, just struggled to get involved before coming off at half-time. Both players capable of much more.
Ended up with a point from play but also had 1-4 in assists and fouled for a converted free. Moved to centre-forward in second half and linked play effectively.
Strange opening period was summed up by the fact he grabbed a goal but was twice pulled up for overcarrying. Buried a second-half goal to finish with 2-2 and saw another effort whiz wide.
Didn’t have a possession in the opening quarter but then clipped two lovely points before half-time. Arched over a soaring two-pointer and rattled the crossbar with a goal chance in the second half.
Only managed 20 second-half minutes before going off injured but conjured 0-3 from play, including a classy two-pointer, and looked very sharp.
Ruairí Deane: Huge second-half impact with a point and four assists.
Didn't feature in the Limerick game but showed the importance of his leadership and energy to get Cork motoring off the bench.
Carrying a knock, had a big fourth quarter, smashing in a super goal and teeing up 1-1.
Lively showing in last 15 minutes for coming in for Hurley, setting up and scoring a goal.
Super block denied Micheál Freaney a late goal after getting a late run.
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