Ryan drafts in new names for 2018

Nine new faces have been included in the Tipperary Senior Hurling pre-season training panel, manager Michael Ryan has revealed.

The named panel also sees a recall for All Star defender Cathal Barrett who was dropped during last years’ campaign for disciplinary reasons.

Defenders David Sweeney, and Paul Maher , midfielders Seanie Nally and Justin Cahill, and attackers Paudie Feehan, Mark Russell, Paul Shanahan and Cian Darcy are all vying for a spot on the 2018 panel

Meanwhile, with the departure of goalkeeper Darren Gleeson – Daragh Mooney, Brian Hogan and another newcomer Paul Maher will be hoping to take the number 1 jersey.