Tyrone ratings
Compiled by Brendan Crossan.
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Benny Gallen: Tyrone’s best player. His restarts were much slower than Dublin’s, but his kick-outs were brilliant. Wand of a left foot. His reflexes were sharp too after bravely denying Cormac Costello a goal. 8
Ciaran McLaughlin: Playing on home soil, the Omagh man showed great endeavour and proved a sticky marker. Had spells on Paddy Andrews and Cormac Costello and was impressive. 7
Padraig Hampsey: Given 35 minutes to stretch his legs and any meaningful defending there was to do against Paddy Andrew and Kevin McManamon he did it well. 6
Liam Rafferty: A diligent performance in both halves from the Galbally clubman. Had a second half spell on Dairmuid Connolly and quelled his threat. 7
Tiarnan McCann: The Killyclogher man’s shooting was a bit wayward and he found the roving Sean Bugler tough to track. Still short of his best form. 5.5
Aidan McCrory: You know what you’re getting with the Errigal Ciaran man. Didn’t make many mistakes against numerous opponents, although Bernard Brogan’s movement caused him a bit of trouble late on. 6
Michael Cassidy: A slight surprise the Ardboe man started given that he’s close to being first choice. Played the free man role well. Alert, full of energy and was keen to nail down a spot against Kerry, but appeared to limp off with a hip injury. 6.5
Ben McDonnell: The Errigal Ciaran man is better going forward than he is defending. Still fouls too readily, but given his versatility virtually assured of being in the match-day squad against Kerry. 6
Declan McClure: Probably gave Diarmuid Connolly too much space in the early stages but as the game wore on competed better in the middle. 6
Richard Donnelly: A mixed day. Hit a couple of poor kick passes and fumbled one or two balls, but then swings a couple of beauties over Dublin’s crossbar. The fact that he’s a scoring threat from deep pushes him into contention. 7
Kyle Coney: Didn’t have too many possessions in the first half but got his hands on more ball in the second half and invariably gave the right pass. Hit two second-half frees. 6
Conan Grugan: Been on the fringes of the Tyrone senior team, but has plenty of talent. Rangy left foot that could come in handy. 6.5
David Mulgrew: The Ardboe attacker was perpetual motion without managing to escape Jonny Cooper too often. 6
Connor McAliskey: Left Rory O’Carroll in a tail spin and looked like a player keen to force his way back into Mickey Harte’s starting line-up. Good movement and bagged three from play. 7.5
Conal McCann: Desperately unlucky not to score after his persistent run led to his clipped effort coming off the underside of the Dublin crossbar. Not a bad target man if his manager is looking one. 7
Subs:
Hugh Pat McGeary: Came in for Hampsey at the break and mostly minded Paddy Andrews. 6
Rory Brennan: Two bad wides but showed enthusiasm to get up that far to be a scoring threat. 6
Brian Kennedy: Brought more direct running to Tyrone’s middle third. 6.5
Darren McCurry: Almost certain to start against Kerry after pointing late on. 6
Michael McKernan: Defended well. Strong chance of starting next week. 6
Niall Sludden: Nabbed a point late on. 5