MICHAEL MURPHY’S deployment on the half-forward line leaves space for another Allstar for one of the inside forwards selected. James O’Donoghue and Cillian O’Connor were on free-scoring form throughout the summer and they should get the nod in either corner.
That looks to leave a straight-out battle between two Kerrymen, Kieran Donaghy and Paul Geaney, for the full-forward spot, with none of the other contenders posting strong enough form to threaten them.
Full-forward line nominees:
Kieran Donaghy (Kerry)
Paul Geaney (Kerry)
Conor McManus (Monaghan)
Cillian O’Connor (Mayo)
James O’Donoghue (Kerry)
Brian Hurley (Cork)
Kevin McManamon (Dublin)
Tony Kernan (Armagh)
Paddy McBrearty (Donegal)Sunday Game pundits chose:
O’Connor, Michael Murphy, O’DonoghuePrevious Allstars:
Donaghy (2), McManus (1), O’Donoghue (1)
To round off our team, what three full-forwards deserve an Allstar?
Poll Results:
Kieran Donaghy (401)
James O’Donoghue (234)
Cillian O’Connor (165)
Paul Geaney (162)
Paddy McBrearty (76)
Kevin McManamon (62)
Brian Hurley (50)
Conor McManus (49)
Tony Kernan (23)
If it was just league brian hurley would get it but geaney I’d say
Not saying Donaghy made a big impact in the 2 and a bit games he played but it really does seem like they feel they have to give one of the ‘Big names’ of kerry football the award. Michael Murphy was instead named in the half forward line to make room so they could Donaghy in at full forward. Makes a bit of a mockery of the award giving it for 2 games anyway.
Kieran donaghy in my opinion!
No question kieran donnaghy