All-Ireland final ratings: Clifford and Walsh on another planet at times

Shane Ryan - 7

Solid restarts after a wobble at the start when lost first two having gone long. Almost 100% from then on. Never tested by Galway attack.

Graham O'Sullivan - 9

Massive performance. Created five points and kicked his own score in 52nd minute. On top of all that kept Rob Finnerty under wraps.

Jason Foley - 8

With the help of Tadhg Morley he kept a very close rein on Damien Comer in the first half particularly. Kicked a wide in the second half but his focus was very much defensive and did his job.

Tom O'Sullivan - 6

Two Tom O'Sullivans might have struggled to keep a lid on Shane Walsh today, the form the Galway talisman was in. Still kept plugging away and thought he had his customary point in 60th minute after patient Kerry play but Hawk-Eye ruled it out (correctly).

Brian Ó Beaglaíoch - 7

His usual busy performance. Always on hand to take possession and carry the ball into Galway territory. His own reluctance to shoot in second half led to a turnover.

Tadhg Morley - 8

Provided a great shield in front of Comer. Always made himself available for team-mates and showed a cool head after a short kick-out went wrong.

Gavin White - 8

Passed fit to start and proved it with an all-action display, Made a huge turnover in 56th minute when Galway were probing. His big hit on Cillian McDaid saw Galway midfielder go off but it was full-blooded rather than anything untoward. Fisted the insurance point down the stretch.

David Moran - 7

Jack O'Connor suggested he was sick in build-up and the veteran midfielder did seem a little off colour. Had a good battle with Paul Conroy under high balls but a loose kick over touchline with counter on was his final act before being withdrawn at half-time.

Diarmuid O'Connor - 7

Another Kerryman who put in