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RTE Sport have drawn up a ranking of all the counties based on the gaelic football 2016 season – and Derry are ranked at number 12.
Compiled by journalist James McMahon, the list not surprisingly sees Dublin ranked at number one while Mayo come in at two. Kerry are ranked third, with Tyrone fourth, Tipperary fifth and Donegal sixth.
He has Derry ranked in 12th position.
And this is what he says about Derry: "After a heavy loss to Tyrone, Derry steadied the ship and embarked on a trek through the qualifiers that saw wins over Louth, Meath and Cavan. Their subsequent loss to Tipperary will hurt as they failed to tie down a winning position with time almost up. The Munster runners-up went on to make more headlines.
"For Derry, a strong dose of what might have been.”
Regarding the prospects for 2017, he states: “Nine players, including, Emmett Bradley, Ciaran McFaul and Sean Leo McGoldrick, have opted off the squad as manager Damien Barton finalises preparations for the upcoming league.
"That said, Barton has faith in those who remain on board for what will be a most competitive Division 2 campaign. The Ulster championship again pits Derry against Tyrone."
Based on the 2016 hurling season Derry are ranked in the bottom third at number 22.
Tipperary are at number one, just ahead of the mighty Kilkenny. Galway are ranked third with Waterford fourth.
He has Derry ranked in 22nd position, down from 16th last year, due largely to a poor season that saw them relegated to Division 2B and demotion to the Nicky Rackard Cup.
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