Damian Barton allowed plenty  of young stars their chance in the weekend’s O Fiaich Cup match against Armagh

But the one that shone brightest, and who could be a break-out star in the 2017 NFL Fantasy Football competition is Danny Tallon.

The Watty Graham’s maestro scored two points, and was the pick of the Derry bunch in Crossmaglen. Barton said that he was delighted with Tallon’s performance in the first half, and he could have had a bigger game but was forced to play the forward deeper in the second half.

Another interesting development was Niall O’Loughlin‘s four points for the Oak leafers, three of them from frees. James Kielt scored two points from frees, he was the regular free taker last year. If free-taking responsibilities are split in the new year, then Kielt’s fantasy stock would be somewhat diminished.

It is also worth considering the potential of Derry’s three goal scorers, Niall Toner, Conor Doherty and Barry Grant.