HS camogie team of the week
September 12, 2016
'Supreme Queens!' Kilkenny fans celebrate a score during the All-Ireland senior camogie final against Cork at Croke Park.
©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.
Following their victories in yesterday's All-Ireland senior and intermediate camogie finals, it's not surprise to see Kilkenny dominate our weekly selection.
1. Emma Kavanagh (Kilkenny): Made an excellent save from Eimear O'Sullivan before being eventually beaten by Orla Cotter's late free. Puck-outs were very good.
2. Davina Tobin (Kilkenny): Despite conceding a first half penalty, she can feel happy with her performance. Kept Briege Corkery quiet, which is no easy task in either camogie or ladies football.
3. Edwina Keane (Kilkenny): A solid performer on the edge of the square as the Cats completed a league and championship double.
4. Collette Dormer (Kilkenny): The former WIT star wasn't fazed by the controversial 'handshake' incident involving Hannah Looney before the throw-in, going on to have a fine game.
5. Gemma O'Connor (Cork): Wasn't as effective as she usually is and had the ignominy of being shown a second yellow card in the closing stages, but still picked up a lot of possession and tried to drive her team-mates on.
6. Ann Dalton (Kilkenny): A dominant display at the heart of the Kilkenny defence was capped by a crucial save - at the expense of a point - from Cork goalkeeper Aoife Murray's penalty before half-time.
7. Claire Phelan (Kilkenny): Was a vital cog in a Kilkenny defence which only conceded six points from open play.
8. Orla Cotter (Cork): Ran at the opposing defence at every opportunity and finished with 1-2 to her credit - the goal from a free coming too late to save the Rebels.
9. Rachel Sawyer (Carlow): The 16-year-old Naomh Brid player came on just before half-time in the junior final and caused untold problems for the Armagh defence with her pace. Scored 1-2 in an all-action display.
10. Julie Ann Malone (Kilkenny): The Mullinavat attacker has been a real find for the Cats this year. Her four-point haul from open play earned her the Player of the Match award.
11. Keeva Fennelly (Kilkenny): A first cousin of hurling stars Michael and Colin, Keeva's two goals were central to the Kilkenny intermediate team's All-Ireland success.
12. Shelly Farrell (Kilkenny): One of three sisters on the Kilkenny senior team, the Thomastown attacker's stunning 42nd minute goal assured the O'Duffy Cup was destined for Noreside.
13. Ciara Quirke (Carlow): To score 3-2 in an All-Ireland final at Croke Park is the stuff of fairytale. Quirke was majestic in the junior final.
14. Linda Collins (Cork): Double disappointment for Cork yesterday, but Collins' contribution of 1-5 in the intermediate final offered some consolation.
15. Denise Gaule (Kilkenny): The Windgap player hit seven points from frees and was also very effective as a third midfielder in Kilkenny's senior triumph.
