All stars 2026

[Armagh18]

It just highlights the fickle nature of the award - and the recency bias that dominates the All Stars.

Dylan Geaney was touted by some as a potential PoTY after the quarterfinal, now he isn't really in the running for a place in the All Star team - at least none that I have seen from the experts.

Also, if Clifford's 2pt effort at the end of the final went the right side of the post and Kerry went on to win the match - no one would be referencing O'Donoghue as PoTY - Clifford would be an absolute shoe in for the award.

Just looking back on previous awards, I'm assuming Bernard Brogan the only man to win it without getting to the final?

Fine margins. And obviously performances in semi finals and finals are valued more in the terms of all star awards.

2x Cliffords
Beirne
Kobe
R O'D

All absolute certs for All stars for me, the 6th spot is up for grabs

[Wildweasel74]

Clifford scored 1.06 of very limited possession, as Kerry getting cleaned way out the field. He only missed 1 either half from what i rememember, what the Mayo lads missed with 65% possession?

[thewobbler]

Clifford scored 1.06 of very limited possession, as Kerry getting cleaned way out the field. He only missed 1 either half from what i rememember, what the Mayo lads missed with 65% possession?

Where did you 65% possession from out of curiosity?

Kerry won more kickouts than Mayo off both goalkeepers.

[Wildweasel74]

Not overall possession, Mayo full forward line had alot of possession in the scoring areas,Kerry very limited with possession held on to, way out the field!

[thewobbler]

Not overall possession, Mayo full forward line had alot of possession in the scoring areas,Kerry very limited with possession held on to, way out the field!

I'm not trying to be obstreperous here, but I'm reading your logic as along the lines of "as long as David converts the majority of his opportunities, then he's the best player on the pitch".

[Armagh18]

Not overall possession, Mayo full forward line had alot of possession in the scoring areas,Kerry very limited with possession held on to, way out the field!

I'm not trying to be obstreperous here, but I'm reading your logic as along the lines of "as long as David converts the majority of his opportunities, then he's the best player on the pitch".

Dylan Casey only had one chance from memory and scored a point. Must be in with a shout of player of the year?

[gallsman]

The 2 Cliffords didn't have the same impact.

There was me thinking David scored 1-06.

[square_ball]

David Clifford is judged differently to every other player in the game currently and probably ever.

[From the Bunker]

David Clifford is judged differently to every other player in the game currently and probably ever.

Cora Staunton had similar high standards in the women's game.

[mrdeeds]

Ryan best player in final and scored 1 11 in semi. Not sure what what way David is judged but Ryan O Donohoe is player of the year in any metric.

[square_ball]

Ryan best player in final and scored 1 11 in semi. Not sure what what way David is judged but Ryan O Donohoe is player of the year in any metric.

I'm just talking in general. Not necessarily for player of the year.

Ryan O'Donoghue will more than likely get it but imo he was the best player in the final but hasn't been the best player throughout the championship.

[ONeill]

On current form, if your club had one spot left on the team at No.15, and you'd to pick between Ryan and David...who you picking?

In Omagh, O'Donoghue scored 0-2 from play and didn't really pose a threat. In fact McCurry did more in 10 mins.

[nrico2006]

Ryan best player in final and scored 1 11 in semi. Not sure what what way David is judged but Ryan O Donohoe is player of the year in any metric.

Including scoring?

[Wildweasel74]

I be taking Clifford, as McCloskey held u mayo man handy enough a few times.

[nrico2006]

Clifford easy for any objective person. Scored more in total in less games, and from open play he scored more than double what O'Donoghue got from open play.