John Divilly: Dublin's All-Star haul keeps the silverware flowing in the capital

How do you define an All-Star? A principal performer during the 2020 football season. A player who consistently delivered skillful performances during the league and championship?
Dublin players celebrate as referee David Coldrick blows the full-time whistle at the end of the All-Ireland final win over Mayo. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Dublin players celebrate as referee David Coldrick blows the full-time whistle at the end of the All-Ireland final win over Mayo. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Fri, 19 Feb, 2021 - 07:00
John Divilly
John Divilly

How do you define an All-Star? A principal performer during the 2020 football season. A player who consistently delivered skillful performances during the league and championship?

Those are my terms and conditions but I think the selectors forgot the early part of 2020 and instead concentrated on the Autumn and Winter Series.

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