How Kerry won it: Two-pointers, a kickout masterclass, and Clifford

Maurice Brosnan looks at the three things that contributed to Kerry beating Donegal in the All-Ireland final 

David Clifford of Kerry in action against Brendan McCole of Donegal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The two-pointers 

For their first score, Gavin White took off from the throw-in and fed Dylan Geaney. For their second trick, Paudie Clifford went for two. They set the tone.