Since there was a forwards thread, I think its only fair that the backs get some limelight (for once).

Marc O'Sé - Still the best corner back in the country in my opinion, hes the Rolls Royce of defenders, the guy has it all still at the age of 32.

Karl Lacey - Brilliant attacking half back, deserving of his POTY award last year. Donegals most important player in my eyes.

Neil McGee - A fantastic athlete, the best full back in the country over the past 2 years.

Emmet Bolton - Hes Kildares best player for me, every time I watch them play he has a huge influence. Great attacking asset.

Kevin Nolan - Hes been one of Dublins best players over the last few years, great man marker and we may not have won the AI in 2011 without him.

Michael Shields - Hes been brilliant since returning from Australia, played a huge part in the AI and League wins for Cork.

CaisleanCnucha (Dublin) - Posts: 1379 - 12/04/2013 19:12:41    1366765

Mother of God, where is Keith Higgins in your list.

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 12/04/2013 19:19:54    1366772

CaisleanCnucha, how could you? Somewhere a shiver has just gone down clondalkindub's back and he has felt an urgent need to access the internet...

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 12/04/2013 19:21:04    1366774

Sheilds pipped Higgins to the post for me, if it makes you feel any better I dwelt on that one for a while.

And I guess you're talking about ROC? Shock horror 2 full backs on the list and neither is O'Carroll! I still rate O'Carroll very highly but I feel the other two are a bit more versatile, whereas ROC is more of a powerhouse. He could easily bypass them though as hes still only about 23 or 24 if I remember correctly.

CaisleanCnucha (Dublin) - Posts: 1379 - 12/04/2013 19:29:30    1366778

doublehop

love it :-)

but in fairness ya cant name the best 6 backs and leave out RORY!!!!!!

dubbydave. (Dublin) - Posts: 3927 - 12/04/2013 20:39:21    1366780

Cadogan, mcgee, cafferky.
Higgans, lacey, t o'shea.

Went for full backs who I could see man marking the best full forwards in the game. I went for the best attacking half backs in the game imo.

DLlegends (Donegal) - Posts: 503 - 12/04/2013 21:08:32    1366790

I think cafferkey is best defender in country . I'd go for marc o se , lacey , Rory o c , Kevin McKiernan and I know its a curve ball but I think Richie feeney is class . Lacey the most natural talent

Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 817 - 12/04/2013 21:09:11    1366791

02.Marc O Se
03.Neil McGee
04.Michael Shields
05.Tomas O Se
06.Karl Lacey
07.Kevin Nolan

Others who I considered: Rory O Carroll, Graham Canty, Emmet Bolton, Keith Higgins and the two McMahons

Jackos_Wacko (Kerry) - Posts: 417 - 12/04/2013 21:09:33    1366792

Malonemagic
County: Laois
Posts: 215

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I think cafferkey is best defender in country . I'd go for marc o se , lacey , Rory o c , Kevin McKiernan and I know its a curve ball but I think Richie feeney is class . Lacey the most natural talent

Feeney has played most of his ball for Mayo in the forwards over the last 2 years!

roundball (Tipperary) - Posts: 2514 - 12/04/2013 21:29:21    1366799

Neil McGee
Eoin Cadogan
Keith Higgins
Emmet Bolton
Karl Lacey
Jack McCaffrey

mayoboy1 (Mayo) - Posts: 1654 - 12/04/2013 21:34:56    1366807

Just build your back line around 'The Roc' and you'll be fine.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 12/04/2013 21:44:34    1366811

Lee Keegan deserves a mention aswell I think, hes been fantastic the last year or so (maybe longer I just didn't noticed). He just missed out on my list.

CaisleanCnucha (Dublin) - Posts: 1379 - 12/04/2013 21:49:45    1366815

defenders from div one only?

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3640 - 12/04/2013 21:52:07    1366816

Jack McCaffrey? Give me a break mayoboy sure hes only had one league campaign at Senior level.

CaisleanCnucha (Dublin) - Posts: 1379 - 12/04/2013 21:53:15    1366817

Gaa_lover
County: USA
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defenders from div one only?

There are some great players in the other divisions, but the sad truth is we never get to see them.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 13/04/2013 09:30:55    1366826

You will now Muckkross!

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 13/04/2013 09:34:53    1366827

clondalkindub
County: Dublin
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Just build your back line around 'The Roc' and you'll be fine.

Do we need five others at all clon?

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 13/04/2013 09:37:28    1366829

brendtheredhand
County: Tyrone
Posts: 7011

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You will now Muckkross!

Haha, very good brend, very good.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 13/04/2013 09:38:24    1366830

2 K Higgins Mayo
3 McGee Donegal
4 M o Se Kerry
5 T o Se Kerry
6 K Lacey Donegal
7 K Nolan Dublin

Close calls the Roc Dublinat 3 and L Keegan Mayo

kerryrowz (Kerry) - Posts: 833 - 13/04/2013 10:34:50    1366842

Any six from this list:

Full Back Line
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Marc O'Se (Kerry)
Paddy McGrath (Donegal)
Neill Mc Gee (Donegal)
Eoin Cadogan (Cork)
Justin McMahon (Tyrone)
Ger Caffekey (Mayo)
Rory O'Carroll (Dublin)
Keith Higgins (Mayo)
Eamonn McGee (Donegal)

Half Back Line
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Lee Keegan (Mayo)
Emmett Bolton (Kildare)
Karl Lacey (Donegal)
Ciaran McKeever (Armagh)
Joe McMahon (Tyrone)
Frank McGlynn (Donegal)

junk (Donegal) - Posts: 197 - 13/04/2013 11:41:29    1366869