Paddy Durcan voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
Paddy Durcan's excellent performance in Saturday's All Ireland SFC Final replay has earned the Castlebar Mitchels star the GAA.ie Footballer of the Week award.
Despite finishing on the losing team Durcan topped the poll ahead of Dublin's Michael Fitzsimons and Dean Rock.
Durcan received 11,683 votes for his dynamic display in the Green and Red colours.
GAA.ie Footballer of the Week
1: Paddy Durcan - 11,683 votes
2: Michael Fitzsimons - 3,662 votes
3: Dean Rock - 2,754 votes
Twenty two year old Paddy Durcan remains an exciting talent capable of delivering on the highest stage.
Durcan kicked two sweet points - the second a particularly special effort when the issue was delicately poised late on.
Castlebar Mitchels star Durcan has scored 0-7 in 13 Championship matches confirming why he is rated as one of the best attacking half backs in the country.
Michael Fitzsimons' patience was rewarded during a dramatic All Ireland Final replay.
The Cuala corner back had a significant impact, making a string of crucial contributions throughout a splendid game.
Fitzsimons' repeatedly frustrated Mayo and his 35th Championship appearance ended with another Celtic Cross being added to the collection.
It was a brave move by Jim Gavin and his selectors to alter his defensive set-up, but Fitzsimons excelled.
When Dublin required scores and inspiration early on Saturday, Ballymun Kickhams forward Dean Rock accepted responsibility.
Rock ended with a nine point haul with two important efforts from play in the opening period critical interventions.
Prolific throughout the year Rock registered 1-58 in Dublin's seven match campaign. His healthy replay tally also means that Rock has now scored 3-101 in 25 Championship encounters.
Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of @officialgaa on Twitter, on the Official GAA Facebook Page and on the Official GAA Instagram page.
