In an article in today's Irish Examiner Farrell, who guided Galway to three All-Ireland titles in the 1980s, reckons Michael Ryan’s men have the momentum to push on and retain the title for the first time since 1965.
Meanwhile, former Premier net minder Brendan Cummins believes Tipp's style of play last year is causing other counties to rethink their defensive set-ups
The All-Ireland winner believes the sides facing the Liam McCarthy cup holders will need bigger backs in order to combat their long-ball tactics and that Michael Ryan's side may have ushered in a new era in hurling.
