How Mayo and Kerry players rated in historic All-Ireland final - O'Donoghue a lifeforce

Too many of Kerry's stars failed to reach their usual level. 
THREE STARS: Mayo players, from left, Ryan O'Donoghue, Kobe McDonald and Darragh Beirne celebrate after their side's victory in the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Mayo at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

THREE STARS: Mayo players, from left, Ryan O'Donoghue, Kobe McDonald and Darragh Beirne celebrate after their side's victory in the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Mayo at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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