Sean Armstrong | Niall Bogue | Eoin Brosnan | Paddy Bradley | Sean Cavanagh Aidan Carr | Kevin Cassidy | Ronan Clarke | Bryan Cullen | Colm Cooper
Shane Curran | Brian Dooher | Kieran Donahy | Mattie Forde | Thomas Freeman
Raymond Gallagher | Paul Galvin | Leighton Glynn | Ciaran Hanratty
Stephen Kernan | James Masters | Andy McClean | Oisin McConville
Ciaran McDonald | Stephen McDonnell | Michael Meehan | Barry Monaghan
Finnian Moriarty | Adrian Morrissey | Conor Mortimer | Eoin Mulligan
Ross Munnelly | Nicholas Murphy | Eamon O'Hara | Stephen O'Neill
Tomas Ó Sé | Darragh Ó Sé | Declan O'Sullivan | Colm Parkinson | Tomás Quinn
Donal Shine | Ciaran Whelan | Fergal Doherty
Tomás 'Mossy' Quinn has been St Vincent's destroyer in chief this year as the Dublin champions marched to the All-Ireland Club final. But Croke Park will hold no worries for Tomás, who is used to playing in front of sell-out crowds with the Dublin footballers.
Indeed, until last year, Tomás was better known for his exploits with the Dubs, before Vincent's began their incredible run to this year’s Club final - a stage they have not reached since 1976. Tomás finished top scorer in the Dublin Championship last year with an incredible 7-31. And the Vins' skipper led by example as they saw off the Meath champions Seneschalstown, Portlaoise, and Westmeath's Tyrellpass in the Leinster final. In last month's semi-final victory over Crossmaglen, Tomás grabbed a goal and two points. He poses problems to defences on several fronts - he is quick, a deadly finisher and a specialist free-taker.
You have had an incredible year with St Vincent's. What stands out for you?
Winning the Dublin Championship and then going on to win Leinster were amazing. It's a great run and there were massive wins for Vincent's, but hopefully the main highlight is yet to come on St Patrick's Day.
Who have been your toughest opponents?
I would have to be fair and say that the Vincent's lads that I mark in training are the toughest I have come up against - the likes of Paul Conlon and Hugh Gill. We have an excellent defence, we have only conceded two goals in our run to the final and that's down to the lads at the back.
Who were your heroes growing up?
When I was young, I would have looked up to Dublin's Barney Rock, and as a youngster, I probably played more hurling than football, so Kilkenny's DJ Carey would have been a hurler I really looked up to.
Who are the players you admire?
My team-mate in St Vincent's Pat Gilroy, who also won the Sam Maguire with Dublin, is the player I admire most.
What is the most important skill?
I think being able to kick the ball with both feet is the most important skill to learn.
What advice would you have for young players?
Listen to your coaches, train hard and practise kicking with both feet.
What are your hopes for 2008?
I want to win two All-Irelands in 2008, the first one with St Vincent's on St Patrick's Day, and the second one with the Dubs in September!
Name: Tomás Quinn
Age: 25
Team: Dublin
Debut: 2003 v Louth
Position: Corner Forward
Honours:
1 All-Ireland U-21 title,
3 Leinster Senior titles,
2 Leinster U-21 titles,
1 O'Byrne Cup title,
1 Leinster Club title,
1 Dublin Senior Club title.
Club: St Vincent's
Fav food: Chinese
Fav book: Muhammad Ali Autobiography
Fav film: Good Will Hunting
Fav band: Oasis
Fav TV: Friday Night Lights
CulFACT: Tomás scored the winner for Dublin against Laois in the 2005 Leinster final, taking an injury-time free under massive pressure in front of a packed Croke Park, to mark the start of the Dubs' provincial three-in-a-row.
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