Ten All-Star nominations for Dublin but no James McCarthy on POTY shortlist

Kerry's David Clifford, Dublin's Brian Fenton and Brendan Rogers of Derry will vie for the top player award. 

RESPECT: Brian Fenton of Dublin consoles David Clifford of Kerry after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Reigning footballer of the year David Clifford is joined by midfielders Brian Fenton and Brendan Rogers in the shortlist for the top player award in 2023 as All-Ireland champions Dublin lead the PwC All-Stars nominations with 10.

All-Ireland runners-up Kerry have received nine nominations including Clifford who is looking to join Fenton as only the second footballer to claim two All-Star footballer of the year accolade. Clifford is also aiming for a fifth All-Star in just six seasons.