Tipperary hurler Pádraic Maher has made a staunch defence of team-mate Lar Corbett, and the continuing criticism of the state of his game.

“It’s a bit harsh now, in fairness. The lad is after playing a few fantastic years for Tipperary. He’s been the top player for us every year and one day last year is after turning the whole thing around,” said Maher

“You have to laugh at some of the stuff that’s being said about him and what’s going on but he has his head down.

“All the stuff that’s been said about him the last number of months, deep down he really wants to prove them people wrong and I have no doubt he will.”