Indeed, Tipperary's substitute bench is enviably strong and the extension in permitted changes has allowed the management to use a strong rotation policy throughout the league, reintroducing established players like John Leahy and Declan Ryan at a gentle pace while also affording newcomers a reasonable chunk of playing time. And with the pace of the game and injuries, it is becoming more commonplace to see frequent substitutions in games. The closing phase of the league was notable for the spark in the games as well as the re-emergence of Clare. Tipperary were constant throughout and never less than impressive. Absolutely, it had a positive effect and I think the GAA should draw lessons from it.
Players prefer to hurl later in the year and people prefer watching it then.
There have been a lot of good games of late. They are preparing to enter the championship some months down the road. But yes, the recent games have had a relevance for championship preparation.