Sunday’s final certainly put some clarity on the race to become Footballer of the Year, while a couple of strong contenders are lining up for the Young Footballer of the Year prize. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHOThe Westerners’ attacking general, top scorer, and all-round inspiration. His first-half two-pointer was the moment we started to believe we had an All-Ireland final on our hands. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHOAlready has three of these individual awards in the press, two in years Kerry lifted Sam Maguire and one in which they fell short. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHOFrom a Mayo team which won an All-Ireland with three teenagers, take your pick.