Here is the 2017 GAA All Star football team

1 David Clarke (Mayo)

Mayo goalkeeper David Clarke attempts to block Kerry’s Paul Geaney during the All-Ireland semi-final replay at Croke Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Becomes the sixth ever goalkeeper to win back-to-back All Stars. Made crucial saves throughout the summer, notably against Cork, Kerry and Dublin.

2 Chris Barrett (Mayo)

Mayo’s Chris Barrett challenges Dublin’s Kevin McManamon during the All-Ireland final. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

First-time winner. Was having a fine season anyway but won his All Star in the All-Ireland final, his tough tackling causing myriad turnovers.

3 Michael Fitzsimons (Dublin)

Dublin’s Michael Fitzsimons in action against Conor Loftus of Mayo during the All-Ireland final. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Has become Dublin’s most reliable house-minder since Rory O’Carroll’s departure. A hugely-trusted insurance policy for the other defenders.

4 Keith Higgins (Mayo)

Mayo’s Keith Higgins gets away from Paul Flynn of Dublin during the All-Ireland final. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Put in some magnificent displays, notably on the front foot in the Roscommon replay and in defence in the drawn Kerry game. This is his fourth All Star.

5 Colm Boyle (Mayo)

Mayo’s Colm Boyle challenges Donnchadh Walsh of Kerry during the All-Ireland semi-final replay. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho

Scorer of a brilliant goal in the drawn Kerry game and man of the match in the replay. Only ever stopped when his number came up.

6 Cian O’Sullivan (Dublin)

Dublin’s Cian O’Sullivan in action against and David Mulgrew of Tyrone. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Played a more regulation centre-back’s role this season, as opposed to the deep-lying sweeper of before. The organisational brains of the Dublin defence. Second All Star.

7 Jack McCaffrey (Dublin)

Kildare’s Tommy Moolick tackles Dublin’s Jack McCaffrey during the Leinster SFC Final. Photograph: Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho

His final was cut cruelly short but he was virtually unplayable up to then. Excellent against Tyrone, giving Dublin width and pace to beat the blanket. Second All Star.

8 Colm Cavanagh (Tyrone)

Tyrone’s Colm Cavanagh. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

The only Tyrone player to distinguish himself against Dublin. Tyrone’s best defender all year and the heartbeat of the team. His first award.

9 James McCarthy (Dublin)

Dublin’s James McCarthy is closed down by Jack McCarron of Monaghan. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Second award for the powerhouse of the Dublin midfield. Outstanding in the All-Ireland final, particularly in the closing stages with the game on the line.

10 Dean Rock (Dublin)