Kieran Donaghy’s introduction as the target full-forward won them the All-Ireland in 2006.
In 2009, midfielder Tommy Griffin was re-deployed to full-back where his ability to field the ball and win physical battles allowed him to shut down the emerging power-house full-forwards.
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