Ben McKinless: Kick-outs were impressive, though a few aimed at Emmett McGuckin were gobbled up by Conall McCann in the first half. Looked confident on his Championship debut. 7.5
Niall Keenan: Another making his Championship bow and after a nervy start, caught in possession by Peter Harte just a few minutes in, was superb – especially when switched on to early danger man Mark Bradley. Produced a last-gasp save on the line to deny Aidan McCrory. 8
Brendan Rogers: Fared better than last year, keeping Sean Cavanagh to one point from play, though the Moy man was still influential as he pulled Rogers out the field. 6.5
Karl McKaigue: Endured a tough opening quarter of an hour as Mark Bradley was central to all Tyrone’s best work. Eventually moved on to Peter Harte and kept him relatively quiet. 6
Ciaran McFaul: First game of the year, and was a lively presence. Picked up a yellow card for dissent after conceding a soft-looking free as Sean Cavanagh burst through. 6.5
Chrissy McKaigue: He and Mattie Donnelly largely cancelled each other out, and were involved in a tussle when the Trillick man appeared to strike McKaigue. Derry could have done with a few of the Slaughtneil man’s trademark runs from deep. 6
Carlus McWilliams: Derry’s free man, he didn’t get see much of the ball as the game largely passed him by. Scored a nice point late on but by that stage the gig was up. 5.5
Emmett McGuckin: Started at midfield but didn’t get on the ball much as Conall McCann ran the show. 6
Conor McAtamney: Tasked with picking up Niall Sludden and did okay at times, though the Dromore man grew in influence as the game progressed. 6
Ryan Bell: Got on the ball and tried to get Derry going but cut a frustrated figure in the main. Kicked a couple of wides in the first half as the Oak Leafs attempted to keep pace with the Red Hands. 6
Danny Heavron: Well shackled by Rory Brennan, though he did land a great score from 50 metres out in the first half. Came into the game briefly in the second half but fizzled out with Derry’s challenge. 6
Niall Loughlin: Caught the eye in the first half, causing Tiernan McCann plenty of problems, but influence waned as the game wore on. Worked hard throughout. 7
Enda Lynn: Only really came into the game in the second half when Derry looked to mount a comeback, his pace temporarily giving Tyrone a headache. Didn’t see enough of him. 6.5
Danny Tallon: The talented Maghera forward just didn’t see enough ball. Frustrating day. 6
Benny Heron: Worked hard but missed a couple of frees at crucial times in the game. 6
Substitutes
Mark Lynch: Came on as Derry closed the gap but unable to make a difference. 6
Shane McGuigan: Scored a free but by that stage Tyrone were well in control. 6
Michael McEvoy: Unable to stem the Tyrone tide after being introduced late on. 6
Gavin O’Neill: Derry were fire-fighting by the time of his arrival. 6
Conor Nevin: Not on long enough to be rated.
