Ecstasy was flowing across the land as Mayo lifted the Sam Maguire Cup in a historic. Here, we ran the rule over the performances on a historic day.
17. MATTIE RUANE Added a sprinkling of magic in the middle of the park. Worked tirelessly to earn his medal after a lifetime of effort, thwarting the Kingdom remontada.
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18. RORY BRICKENDEN 'The Brick' slotted in seamlessly into the defensive wall as they continued to shut up shop. His tenacity was invaluable as the whole county held its nerve and refused to blink at the coal-face.
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19. CONOR LOFTUS Brought on when the entire stadium was on tenterhooks, it's a testament to Conor Loftus that he was as composed as he was. Kept things ticking over, and thanks to a cool head on his shoulders, his county are kings of Ireland.
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20. PADDY DURCAN The last man onto the turf, he did everything that could be asked of him.
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