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Published 09:27 21 Sept 2017 BST
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So, whilst Diarmuid Connolly might only have two All-Stars throughout a career that has definitely warranted more, he'll go down in Dublin folklore regardless.
They'll tell stories about the top of his laces and they'll name children after passes he's produced.
But even with all his ability and accolades, Connolly is the ultimate team player on the pitch and that's why he'll sleep well in the knowledge that he's helping his county scale heights that were once thought impossible.
Sunday's stunning second half display from the St. Vincent's man got the champions over the line for a third time in a row and it meant that Connolly himself got his hands on Sam for a fifth time.
Not that he was able to keep count though. Chatting with Paul Flynn after the game, the half forward seems to think it was only his fourth success - good job Flynner was there to keep him right.
https://twitter.com/ciaran_howard/status/910558657900957696
Imagine winning that many All-Irelands that you've actually lost count.
Just in case he needs further reminding, the triumphs came in:
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