Dublin dominance replaced by democracy: the best football XV of the half decade

A striking feature about picking this mid-decade football team compared to the one of 10 years ago was how fewer individuals stood out, but there’s still star power to this team, writes Kieran Shannon

In a way this is much like where we were 10 years ago. The Dubs, having surprisingly relinquished their title, on two All Irelands for the decade, and consequently having six players on our mid-point XV.

The team that won the third All Ireland of the decade with as many as four players on our selection – back then Donegal, this time Kerry.