HS football team of the week
September 19, 2016
Mayo's Cillian O'Connor celebrates scoring the equalising point against Dublin in the All-Ireland SFC final at Croke Park.
©INPHO/James Crombie.
Here's our team of the week from a drama-packed All-Ireland final...
1. David Clarke (Mayo)
Couldn't be faulted for the concession of the goals and did well to deny Brian Fenton on a couple of occasions.
2. Brendan Harrison (Mayo)
Held Bernard Brogan scoreless - not bad for a first All-Ireland final appearance!
3. Jonny Cooper (Dublin)
On a day when many of his colleagues failed to perform to their usual high level, the Na Fianna clubman didn't let his standards drop.
4. Patrick Durcan (Mayo)
The 21-year-old got forward to support his attack and kicked a fine point at the start of the second-half.
5. Lee Keegan (Mayo)
The Westport man was detailed with the task of policing Diarmuid Connolly and he didn't let his side down.
6. Cian O'Sullivan (Dublin)
Rarely strayed from the centre of defence and, as per usual, was successful in mopping up plenty of loose possession.
7. John Small (Dublin)
Selected as The Sunday Game's 'man-of-the-match', the Ballymun Kickhams star nullified the threat of Diarmuid O'Connor and kicked a vital point.
8. Brian Fenton (Dublin)
Caused plenty of problems for Mayo with his well-timed forward runs but will have been disappointed not to have scored at least one goal.
9. Donal Vaughan (Mayo)
An energetic display from the Mayo number three who alternated effectively between defence and attack and finished with two points to his name.
10. Kevin McLoughlin (Mayo)
The Mayo 'sweeper' was in the wrong place at the wrong time for Dublin's opening goal but overall performed his defensive duties well.
11. Paddy Andrews (Dublin)
Took his chance to stake a claim for a starting place in the replay with two vital points off the bench after James McCarthy's participation was brought to a premature end.
12. Ciaran Kilkenny (Dublin)
Spent most of the day in defence following McCarthy's harsh black card but pushed forward with intent in the closing stages.
13. Jason Doherty (Mayo)
Worked tirelessly throughout, kicked a first-half point and his movement caused problems for the Dublin defence.
14. Andy Moran (Mayo)
Was much more prominent after the break and although he will be disappointed with a spurned goal opportunity he did kick two valuable points.
15. Cillian O'Connor (Mayo)
The captain displayed nerves of steel to convert Mayo's last gasp equaliser and registered seven points (five frees) in total.
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