1. DERMOT FEELY (DERRYGONNELLY HARPS)
The Derrygonnelly net-minder won his fourth championship medal 20 years after his first. At 40 years-of-age, his manager described him as the most dedicated player at the club. Has tailored his kick-outs over recent years to offer a short option to his team. Could do nothing about the three goals scored by Roslea in the final, but made a couple of very smart saves over the course of the hour.
2. JAMES McMAHON (ROSLEA SHAMROCKS)
Normally lined out with number 15 on his back but, in Roslea’s four games, he played as either sweeper or an out-and-out man-marker. It was the latter role in which he excelled against Erne Gaels. Tasked with picking up the dangerous Tommy McCaffrey, McMahon showed he was up for the challenge while, reverted to his sweeper role in the final, he was one of only a few Roslea players to catch the eye.
3. TIERNÁN DALY (DERRYGONNELLY HARPS)
The Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh full-back went about his business in the laid-back manner of a man enjoying a session of backs and forwards. It was rare, however, that he let anyone get the better of him. Strong in the air, he frustrated Séamus Quigley early in the final and was as assured as ever in possession throughout the championship campaign. A full-back who moulds traditional with modern play.
4. ÉAMON McHUGH (DERRYGONNELLY HARPS)
The county panelist went about his work with little fuss during the course of the Fermanagh championship. The tight-marking corner-back is, in many ways, a throw-back to a different era and he gave little change to any of his opponents over the course of the four games Derrygonnelly played on their way to capturing the New York Cup. Bombed forward to good effect too.
5. DENIS GREENE (DERRYGONNELLY HARPS)
In his first full year of championship football, the wing half-back had an immense influence on his side's campaign. While dependable in his defensive duties, it was his attacking thrusts which caught the eye most. In the final, with Roslea having hit 1-3 without reply before half-time, Greene kicked the first of three crucial Harps scores upon the resumption to put his side back in the driving seat.
6. JACK McCANN (ERNE GAELS)
McCann was excellent in the three games Erne Gaels played in the championship. When his side came under severe pressure from Tempo, it was McCann who would drive them on to a vital scoring burst just after the break. Always assured in possession, he has excellent vision and was superb against Roslea and can’t be faulted for his side coughing up a six-point advantage with just five minutes to play. Has an excellent future in the game.
7. BARRY MULRONE (DEVENISH)
Mulrone was in imperious form during his side's win over St Pat’s. He kicked a number of points from play in the first-half from his half-back berth as his side built up a commanding lead. Strong in the tackle as ever, the wheels came off the Devenish challenge somewhat when he received a second yellow in that game. Against Derrygonnelly in the semi-final, he emerged with his reputation intact.
8. RYAN JONES (DERRYGONNELLY HARPS)
Much is expected from Jones and he delivered in spades this championship campaign. Strong and physical, he won a mountain of possession in the middle third and, while he did chip in with his trademark scores, he also displayed a real maturity in holding the middle and providing a defensive anchor that allowed his team-mates to attack at will around him. Improving each year he plays.
9. NIALL COSGROVE (ROSLEA SHAMROCKS)
Much was made of the loss of James Sherry and Cosgrove’s brother Kevin to the midfield sector for Roslea. And it is true they missed their influence, but Niall moved from the forward line to the midfield area and performed excellently. He scored his side's opening goal in the final and perhaps the most telling fact was how much Roslea missed his guile and class in the forward line this year.
10. CONAL JONES (DERRYGONNELLY HARPS)
Spent some time in the forward line and also some time in the middle of the field during the campaign. An elusive player who gets through more work than it perhaps appears and possesses the most accurate point-kicking boot in Fermanagh football. Hit three points from midfield in the final before he was red-carded. His influence cannot be underestimated.
11. PAUL WARD (DERRYGONNELLY HARPS)
Probably the best player in the Fermanagh club championship this year. Martin Greene showed great shrewdness in releasing Ward from corner-forward and the veteran has had a new lease of life on the '40'. He was unmarkable in the county final, hitting 1-4 from play in a devastating 20-minute period in the first-half. One of the top club footballers in the county over the last 12-13 years and shows no signs of slowing down.
12. SHANE ROONEY (ERNE GAELS)
Rooney was in excellent form for Erne Gaels this championship campaign. Against Tempo, he popped up with crucial scores when his side needed them most in the second-half and his performance improved against Roslea in the semi-final. A very elusive player with good vision and, when presented with a chance, he invariably splits the posts.
13. STEPHEN McGULLION (DERRYGONNELLY HARPS)
Man-of-the-match in the county final, McGullion is vital to the Derrygonnelly cause. His ability to win primary possession in the full-forward line allowed the Harps to play both the running game and mix it up with long ball. McGullion also possesses a keen footballing brain and invariably knows when to pass to set up a team-mate or go for his own score. Hit 0-3 in the county final.
14. SEÁN QUIGLEY (ROSLEA SHAMROCKS)
The best player in Fermanagh football. Once again the top scorer in the club championship, he was tremendous in saving his side from a certain exit against Erne Gaels. His scoring exploits secured a draw and he continued where he left off in the replay. In the final, he again found the net and was instrumental in a number of other scores. Quite simply in brilliant form at present.
15. PAT CADDEN (St PATRICK’S, DONAGH)
He may have only played one game in this year's championship, but he produced a scintillating performance to almost single-handedly secure St Pat’s a place in the semi-final. Hitting a goal and six, he won possession and hauled his team back into contention. In the end, they fell just short, but Cadden’s exploits were nothing short of heroic.
