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The Team Of The National Football League With Only One Player Per County

The Team Of The National Football League With Only One Player Per County
Niall McIntyre
By Niall McIntyre Updated
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The Four divisions of the National Football League finished with varying levels of drama at the weekend, with the promotion and relegation standings confirmed ahead of next weekend's finals.

We've picked a team of the league with just one player per county, with representatives from all four divisions.

1 Patrick Dunican (Offaly)

Dunican impressed throughout the league for Offaly, offering a threat going forward as well as commanding his goalkeeping duties. His rasper of a goal against Laois was one of the highlights of their Division 3 campaign, where they earned promotion.

2 Niall Carolan (Cavan)

The freshly minted Sigerson Cup All-Star (TUD) maintained his early season form during Cavan's league campaign, and was particularly impressive against Roscommon, nullifying some of their main forwards.

3 Brendan McCole (Donegal)

Donegal conceded just four goals in the league and full back McCole was one of the main reasons, repelling many opposition attacks.

4 Martin O'Connor (Wexford)

The Half Way House Bunclody man was a solid presence throughout Wexford's flawless campaign in Division Four. He ghosted forward for five from play against Tipperary in an imperious performance, and was steady throughout.

He's commuting home from Germany to play for the team and has a National League final against Limerick to look forward to.

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5 Conor McCarthy (Monaghan)

The Scotstown sensation kicked 2-17 in six games from wing back, including 1-4 against Louth, making a huge contribution as they returned to Division One.

6 Peter Lynch (Louth)

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Lynch was a steady presence throughout Louth's campaign, excelling in their crucial win over Meath at the weekend as they avoided relegation to Division Three.

7 Michael McKernan (Tyrone)

The Na Fianna Coalisland man was outstanding for Tyrone throughout their campaign, rounding it off with a brilliant goal against Dublin in the last round.

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8 Mattie Ruane (Mayo)

The Breaffy man is key to the Mayo team, contributing six from play against Derry before stepping up with a vital two pointer against Donegal.

9 Emmett McMahon (Clare)

McMahon delivered a virtuoso league, showing his undoubted class with a remarkably 0-10 (1tpf, 2f) haul against Fermanagh. He was also brilliant in their impressive win over Kildare.

10 Rory Grugan (Armagh)

Grugan was consistent throughout Armagh's league as they maintained their Division One status, linking well with his team-mates as well as providing a scoring threat.

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11 Dylan Geaney (Kerry)

The Dingle man was Kerry's find of the league, showing so well in the link-man role between the half and full forward line. He also contributed consistentlty to the score-board, particularly in their last game against Galway, where he scored 1-2.

12 Sean Bugler (Dublin)

Bugler was one of the players of the league, scoring a brilliant 2-22, picking up three man-of-the-match awards along the way.

13 Diarmuid Murtagh (Roscommon)

Murtagh became Roscommon's highest ever scorer during this league campaign, scoring 1-28 as he led them back to Division One.

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14 Chris Óg Jones (Cork)

Óg Jones showed scintillating form for Cork, racking up 5-17 from play in a powerful campaign.

15 Shane Walsh (Galway)

Walsh exploited the new rules to maximum effect in the opening five rounds of the league, kicking fifteen two pointers, including seven from play. His radar was off against Dublin and he missed the Kerry game with a minor back injury.

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