AFTER another weekend of action across all codes, here is our latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week.
All the Ulster counties were in hurling championship action. In the big ball code, we had plenty of drama as Derry, Donegal, Tyrone and Cavan locked horns in an Ulster SFC double bill.
Here is our selection…
1 SHAUN PATTON Donegal
His kick-outs were outstanding until his injury, a real weapon for Donegal and one Derry couldn’t deal with.
2 BRIAN MCCONNELL Cavan
Scored two from play, including the effort to force extra-time. and won a large volume of scrappy ball. A very good display.
3 BRENDAN MCCOLE Donegal
Another good outing on Shane McGuigan, he seems made for that role.
4 MATT CONLAN Down
Hardly surprising these days but absolutely brilliant against Meath.
5 RYAN MCHUGH Donegal
Set the tone, especially in the first half, with brilliant piercing runs. Scored two points.
6 MATTIE DONNELLY Tyrone
Started super deep and excelled before moving further out and also impressing.
7 MICHAEL MCKERNAN Tyrone
Usual all-action display. Scored two points.
8 JASON MCGEE Donegal
Dominated his battle with Conor Glass, a near impossible task.
9 AARON FOX Armagh
Got up for two points in the narrow win over Louth.
10 DÁIRE Ó BAOILL Donegal
The two-goal hero also scored a point and blocked and harried all day.
11 GERARD GILMORE Donegal
Outstanding in the impressive win over Mayo. Two wins from two now for Mickey McCann’s side.
12 PAIGE SMYTH Down
The talented rugby player covered an immense amount of ground in the win over Cavan.
13 DARRAGH CANAVAN Tyrone
It really is like watching his father at his best. Four from play to add to seven points overall.
14 TIM PRENTER Down
Hit a fantastic 2-2 in the home win over Meath in the Joe McDonagh Cup.
15 DARRAGH MCGILLIGAN Derry
Scored five points against Tyrone and pulled the strings.
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