It was another great day for Dublin as they coasted through to the Leinster Final.
Any fears that Dublin fans had about a lack of motivation to win a third consecutive All-Ireland will have be put to rest after a ruthless performance against Westmeath.
Not once did they settle as the put up a 4-29 with only 0-10 in reply.
Lo and behold, here are the player ratings.
Stephen Cluxton – 7
Never troubled and reliable as always from the kick outs, would have been higher had he actually had anything to do.
Michael Fitzsimons -7
Much like Cluxton, Fitzsimons didn’t have much to do and did well to smother out any attack brought forward by Westmeath
Johnny Cooper – 8
Similar to Fitzsimons, he was a leader in the backline but wasn’t afraid to come out with the ball and start quick counter attacks.
Eric Lowndes – 9
Establishing himself nicely this season, was just about everywhere on the pitch and wasn’t afraid to attack.
Darren Daly – 7
A late change and didn’t do a whole lot wrong.
Cian O’Sullivan – 7
Didn’t do anything to stand out which is the sign of a job well done.
Jack McCaffrey – 8
Well taken score towards the end and was impressive in the tackle as well as going forward.
Brian Fenton – 8
Business as usual for Fenton. brilliant under the high ball and a couple of good scores too.
James McCarthy – 7
It is hard to shine when you’re not a natural midfielder and are partnering one of the most gifted in the game. Still a solid performance from the Ballymun Kickhams’ man.
Niall Scully – 7
A workmanlike performance and could have been a higher rating if his half forward partners weren’t so damn good.
Ciaran Kilkenny – 10
He was everywhere and his 1-03 tally shows that. Powerful, accurate and exuded class.
Paul Mannion – 10 (MOTM)
As Ger Canning said, very rare have you ever seen someone as sharp at this stage of the season. 0-8 from play is serious.
Dean Rock – 8
Solid as ever. A good goal to compliment another great performance.
Paddy Andrews – 7
A couple of good scores and not a foot wrong.
Con O’Callaghan – 8
A great first half and finally got a chance to prove himself after not being given a sniff against Carlow. Quiet in the second half but overall a great performance
Substitutes
Kevin McManamon – 8
Eoghan O’Gara – 8
Bernard Brogan – 7
Shane Carthy – 8
Brian Howard – 7
David Byrne – 6
