"Experienced Premier forward says being relieved of free-taking duties and doing less gym work helped him rediscover his best form after a disappointing 2024"
"The thought of the curtain being drawn on his Tipperary hurling career flashed before Jason Forde's eyes when Liam Cahill's name popped up on his phone last October."
"Wholesale changes were taking place in the Tipp squad with Patrick 'Bonner' Maher and Dan McCormack retiring while shockwaves were flying around the country after Cahill axed two-time All-Star defender Cathal Barrett."
Jason Forde regained his best form after a disappointing 2024 by being relieved of free-taking duties and reducing his gym workload. A phone call showing Liam Cahill's name prompted Forde to briefly consider that his Tipperary hurling career might be over. Significant turnover hit the Tipp squad with veterans Patrick 'Bonner' Maher and Dan McCormack retiring. Liam Cahill's decision to drop two-time All-Star defender Cathal Barrett sent shockwaves across the county. Those personnel changes and a shift in responsibilities contributed to Forde rediscovering his performance levels.
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