The Gaelic Life Team of the Week

IT was another weekend of county action with teams getting knocked out while others made a step into the next round.

Here is our selection of Ulster’s star players.

1 Ethan Rafferty – Armagh
Saved a penalty, kicked frees and raced forward for a fine score from play against Galway.

2 Diarmuid Baker – Derry
Did an excellent job on Cormac Costello who had been lively the week before.

3 Lee Cullen – Fermanagh
Another strong performance in the heart of the Erne County’s defence in their win over Sligo.

4 Cormac Quinn – Tyrone
Got forward to support Tyrone’s all action game as they eased to top of the group.

5 Ryan Wylie – Monaghan
In a high scoring classic with Down, it didn’t overly suit defenders but Wylie made a couple of vital blocks at important times.

6 Ross McQuillan – Armagh
A bit part player last year, McQuillan put in another brilliant performance. Their player of the season thus far.

7 Caolan McColgan – Donegal
Tracked Aidan O’Shea but got forward to support the attack. Took his club scoring form into the county with a fine point.

8 Odhrán Murdock – Down
A monster performance from the big Burren man but it wasn’t enough to overcome Monaghan.

9 Michael Murphy – Donegal
Another day, another important performance. It was his response to the error be made for Mayo’s goal that shows his resolve.

10 Ethan Doherty – Derry
Three points and three assists against the Dubs was one of the reasons why Derry stood toe to toe with Dublin.

11 Pat Havern – Down
Kicked score after score for Down, some of them cracking scores to takes his season tally to 0-99.

12 Mícheál Bannigan – Monaghan
He applied a neat finish for Monaghan’s goal and was involved in much of their overall play. Makes them tick.

13 Eimear Smyth – Fermanagh
Bagged scores as Fermanagh ladies picked up an excellent result against Roscommon to book a quarter-final spot.

14 Darren McCurry – Tyrone
Kicked nine points as he ‘dazzled’ in Tyrone’s win over Cavan. One of them would’ve graced any occasion.

15 Caitrín Dobbin – Antrim
Scored and made goals as the Saffron camogs kept the hammer own on their season.

This week’s Gaelic Lives Podcast is out now. A look back at the weekend with interviews from some of the camps.