Luke Loughlin, Paddy Small, and Dessie Ward are this week’s nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.

The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA’s official Instagram page.

Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday April 21, and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.

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Luke Loughlin (Westmeath)

Despite being forced off injured in the closing stages, Luke Loughlin had already delivered a typically stylish display for Westmeath, who surprised Meath in the Leinster SFC. The Downs clubman contributed six points for Mark McHugh’s improving team.

Paddy Small (Dublin)

Paddy Small was a key figure as Dublin survived a real Leinster SFC scare against Wicklow in Aughrim. The talented Ballymun Kickhams attacker scored 1-6, including the decisive late goal.

Dessie Ward (Monaghan)

The experienced Dessie Ward continues to impress for Monaghan, who overcame neighbours Cavan in the Ulster SFC. Ward drove forward to supply 0-4, including one two pointer for Gabriel Bannigan’s outfit.

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Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page.