The Sunday Game have chosen Kerry's David Clifford as their Player of the Year, with the All-Ireland champions contributing seven players to the team selection.Beaten finalists Galway have four players on the XV, with two from Dublin and one each from Armagh and Derry.Clifford delivered a virtuoso performance when kicking eight points against the Tribes.
Indeed he was the player who did not show any early game jitteriness, kicking vital scores and making marks to keep his side in touch.Not surprisingly he was named player of the match, as selected by The Sunday Game panel, for this year's decider.The Sunday Game Team of the YearShane Ryan (Kerry)The Kingdom custodian was an assured presence throughout the season.
Yes, the defensive structure in front of him was sturdier, but apart from a couple of misplaced restarts early in the final, Ryan's composure stood tall.
Only conceded one gaol from play all year.Liam Silke (Galway)A tough-as-teak defender but also noted for his marauding runs up field.