There was no shortage of sub plots during a dramatic weekend of action with Tipperary and Waterford dumped out of the Munster Championship reckoning, while Kilkenny and Galway will contest next month's provincial decider in Leinster.
Padraic Mannion, Petter Duggan, and Cian Lynch are nominated for the GAA.ie Hurler of the Week award.
The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram page.
Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday, June 12 and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
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GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominees
Padraic Mannion
Padraic Mannion's relevance to the Galway cause was underlined at Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening when the All Ireland champions defeated Dublin at Pearse Stadium.
The sweet striking Mannion drilled three excellent points from distance and repeatedly thwarted Dublin attacks during a keenly contested second half in Salthill.
Peter Duggan
Peter Duggan rifled over the scores when Clare needed them throughout Sunday's gripping game against Tipperary at Semple Stadium.
The accurate Duggan finished with a 0-15 haul including a couple of vital last gasp scores which earned Clare a vital victory over the Premier County.
Cian Lynch
In form Limerick midfielder Cian Lynch was instrumental as John Kiely's charges cruised to a surprisingly comfortable win over Waterford at the Gaelic Grounds.
Lynch lofted over three points and continues to produce wholehearted and skilful performances for a rapidly developing Treaty outfit.
***Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page. ***