Balls GAA Team Of The Weekend

Balls GAA Team Of The Weekend
Niall McIntyre
By Niall McIntyre
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It was another busy weekend of club action with stand-out performances in football and hurling.

1 Gavin H Curran (Dingle)

His penalty save from David Clifford forced extra-time, with Dingle going onto reach their first Kerry decider since 2018.

2 Michael Warnock (Watty Graham's Glen)

His trademark surging runs from defence were crucial as Watty Graham's Glen overcame Slaughtneil in the Derry SFC semi-final, keeping their four-in-a-row bid alive.

3 Sean Kelly (Maigh Cuilinn)

Maigh Cuilinn qualified for their fourth Galway final in in five years with Kelly playing a key role in their three point semi-final victory over Tuam Stars.

4 Kieran Tobin (St Eunan's)

Played a captain's part in St Eunan's Donegal SFC triumph, chipping in with a point in their 1-13 to 1-10 win over Dungloe.

5 Ethan Doherty (Watty Graham's Glen)

Made a big impact with his powerful runs from as the reigning All-Ireland champs defeated Slaughtneil.

6 Brian McGrath (Loughmore-Castleieney)

Exuded composure and calmness every time he touched the ball in the Tipperary final, and chipped in with a fine early point.

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Brian McGrath of Loughmore-Castleiney celebrates with mother Mary. by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

7 Sam MacCartan (St Loman's)

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Kicked three from play as well as a monster free as Loman's struck late to send the Westmeath SFC final to a replay.

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8 Jamie Ryan (O'Loughlin Gaels)

Man-of-the-match with four from play as the city side kept their back-to-back bid alive in Kilkenny, beating Bennettsbridge by six points.

9 Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney)

Loughmore's midfield maestro swept up with typical composure, setting up a number of their scores.

10 Brian Hurley (Castlehaven)

Virtually unplayable, kicking eleven, seven from play as Haven overcame the Barrs to reach the Cork SFC final.

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11 Conor O'Donnell (St Eunan's)

Man-of-the-match in the Donegal SFC final with 1-4 of his side's 1-13.

12 Tom Prior (Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins)

Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins went down to Mohill in a penalty shoot-out in the Leitrim final but Prior couldn't have done much more, scoring a sensational 1-7 from play.

13 Paul Geaney (Dingle)

Dingle's man for all seasons continues to do the damage, racking up 1-4 in their semi-final win over East Kerry.

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14 John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney)

Toomevara were just forming ideas of a comeback...and then John McGrath rained on their parade instantly. His goal sealed the deal late on, adding to the thirteeen points he hit earlier in the day.

15 Jake Foster (Portarlington)

Racked up 1-6, including 1-5 from play as Port won their fourth title in five years.

Read More: Kerry Man Fionan Mackessy Helps Keep The Two-In-A-Row Dream Alive For O'Loughlin Gaels

 

 

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