RATINGS: How the Davitts players fared in Mayo intermediate final
Davitts were crowned Mayo GAA intermediate football champions on Sunday beating Ballinrobe in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar.
DYLAN O’BRIEN 7
THE former Mayo underage stopstopper had a quiet day which was a positive from his perspective. Was solid with his restarts.
TOM RONAYNE 7
MADE some fine defensive plays in another solid display. Kept Ballinrobe’s dangermen quiet on a famous day for his side.
CATHAL HIGGINS 7.5
DID a fine job in the heart of the defence. Kept Ballinrobe’s Joe Burke scoreless and led by example at the back.
BRIAN BIRMINGHAM 7.5
A solid display from a tenacious defender. Limited the opposition to few opportunities and defended bravely.
TOM WALDRON 7
PRODUCED a fine shift where he limited the Ballinrobe attack to very little from open play. Made way for Colm Boyle after 39 minutes.
CHARLIE PHILLIPS 8
A proper no-nonsense display from a real tigerish defender. Prominent throughout, tackled smartly and made some important interceptions.
CATHAL CORLESS 7
KICKED a fine point from an acute angle with 21 minutes on the clock. The former Mayo underage player was energetic throughout the hour.
CIAN NAUGHTON 7.5
ANOTHER fine display from the big midfielder. Got on a lot of possession and contributed handsomely to his side’s victory.
FENTON KELLY 8
THE county man was full of running throughout and the energetic midfielder worked hard in the engine room. Managed to kick a point also.
SHANE TREACY 7.5
BUSY throughout the hour and played a pivotal role in numerous attacks. Got on the scoresheet late on as he shared a famous day with his brothers Ciaran and Niall.
JACK RONAYNE 7
FAILED to get on the scoresheet but was involved in many attacking forays. Chipped in well across the game before he made way with ten to go.
JACK MELVIN 9
A man packed with potential. Kicked nine points including some crucial scores. Excelled throughout the hour and has played a massive part in Davitts’ season after returning from the USA.
RONAN KELLY 7.5
GOT stuck in from the get go, while he failed to get on the scoresheet, Kelly was prominent along with his brother Fenton.
NIALL TREACY 9
A superb performance from the captain. Kicked eight points including some excellent and vital scores. The postman delivered once again, this time in style.
CIARAN TREACY 7.5
KICKED a score in the either half and the hard-working attacker was prominent throughout. Played a big role in a forward unit that was buzzing.
SUBS USED
Colm Boyle 8
Brought composure when he entered the game with 39 on the clock. Managed to get on the scoresheet as he secured his second county medal.
MARK BIRMINGHAM 7
WAS on for the final ten minutes. Brought a sense of energy which helped Davitts over the line
LIAM KEARNS 7
ENTERED as a late substitute. A previous county title winner in 2011, Kearns threw himself into it.
MARK RONAYNE 7
ARRIVED late on and helped his side to a memorable day.
DARRAGH MCGALE 7
ANOTHER late sub as the men in black and red sealed the deal.