Year of shocks should shake up All Star selection

WHEN Tyrone won the All-Ireland in 2008 they got seven All Stars and defeated finalists Kerry received four.

Last year champions Kerry collected seven statuettes and their beaten opponents, Cork, collected five.

Teams that play in the final invariably dominate the awards. But 2010 may be different. In a year of shocks, there should be plenty of variety in any selected team. There are nine counties represented in my selection.