Analysis: This victory confirms Tyrone's greatness. They are now good enough and young enough to replicate the Kerry teams of old by winning a raft of All-Ireland titles. It now comes down to hunger and I can't see that being a problem with guys like Seán Cavanagh around.

With such a wealth of brilliance the potential exists to become the greatest team ever. Such motivation should tempt Ger Cavlan and Kevin Hughes back into the fold. A man like Mickey Harte will probably be already eyeing up Down's Ulster record of four All-Ireland titles.

One thing is already written in stone: when it comes to overcoming adversity they are already out on their own. It also gives them one over on neighbours Armagh by beating them to the much-coveted second All-Ireland title.

To win Sam Maguire a team must have tactics and substitutions spot on. Harte got full marks here. There has to be a few defining moments in the game that go your way. The Peter Canavan goal sits nicely into this category. Also, 50-50 calls need to go your way. Michael Monahan was by no means biased but the tight decisions definitely went to Tyrone.

The lessons learned on their epic journey to the final were in evidence again yesterday. No matter what Kerry threw at them, they trusted their ability to slip into auto pilot as the game developed.

Because of their adaptability, they refused to panic during the early Kerry onslaught, which was no different than the Armagh games.

I thought Kerry's freshness would be the difference but it was Tyrone's resilience that dictated the outcome. They had a plan B and a plan C. Kerry had neither. When Tyrone closed off the Colm Cooper avenues midway, through the first-half, they had to rely on individuals like Tomás Ó Sé to spark a revival.

When speaking of individuals though there is really only one. Peter Canavan was well marked until he immersed himself in the game's defining moments, particularly, the goal before half-time.

Harte must take a huge amount of credit for the changes he made. Resting Canavan after half-time was a mild surprise but no one could have predicted his replacement Collie Holmes would be so immense in turning over possession.

Kerry played into their hands by being so intent on breaking through the wall of Tyrone jerseys.

They lost as a result of this subborn attitude, rather than over-shooting the defensive line with ball into Cooper. The Gooch and Stephen O'Neill have been tipped for player of the year but I think Conor Gormley did enough to earn that accolade yesterday.

He must certainly be the All Star centre back after cutting out so much ball meant for the inside Kerry forwards. He epitomised the discipline required to play Tyrone's counter-attacking game.

Ironically, Kerry suffered for adopting Tyrone's tactics. Declan O'Sullivan started at centre forward but he dropped far deeper, which allowed Gormley to sit in front of Cooper. They have yet to reach the sophistication and awareness Tyrone players exude.

Kerry lost because their worst fear came true. Curtailing the supply to Cooper left them with precious little options against a team that matched them around the field. Gooch still produced some memorable moments and yet again showed he only needs crumbs to excel.

The other big game players faded in the last quarter. Replacing Liam Hassett, Paul Galvin, Dara Ó Cinnéide and Seamus Moynihan says it all.

In contrast the Tyrone substitutes had the best possible influence. Along with Holmes and Canavan's reintroduction, Chris Lawn came in for the injured Joe McMahon to claim three dangerous high balls. It was a perfect response from a player who was heavily criticised earlier in the championship for his lack of pace.

Ryan Mellon is another to step up to the mark with Harte rewarding him by taking off Enda McGinley instead.

Kerry have been great champions. One man who epitomises this is Moynihan. Personally I was very sad to see him replaced as I thought he recovered well from an early yellow card. He has been one of the great players in Gaelic football history but, if this is the end, it was far from the ideal farewell game.

While a dynasty may be starting up in Tyrone, Kerry may be facing the end of an era.

Along with Moynihan, I don't know if we will see Hassett, Darragh Ó Sé or Ó Cinnéide again.