A Bernard Brogan-inspired Oliver Plunketts sent 2016 All-Ireland champions Ballyboden St. Endas tumbling at the first hurdle this time around with a stunning 2-10 to 0-13 victory at Parnell Park last night.
Brogan shot 0-6 in a game which also saw Paul Galvin register his first score in the Dublin Senior Football Championship, as goals from Leigh Herron and Gareth Smith - the latter from the spot - saw Plunketts progress with two points to spare.
Brogan provided a classy assist for Herron's opening goal, and was the player dragged down for Smith's spotter in the second half.
You can watch highlights of the game below, courtesy of Dublin GAA.
Oliver Plunketts v Ballyboden highlights
Oliver Plunketts now progress to the second round of the 'A' championship, while 2015 champions 'Boden head into the 'B' just 18 months after they won top honours in the county.
Ballyboden will also now be unseeded for the 'A' Championship in 12 months time, just as Plunketts were last night after defeat to Castleknock last year.
