Derek McGrath: Everyone else is doing it so why aren't Waterford? 

Pointed post-match radio comments on WLR that Waterford’s full back line had scored more than their inside full forward line did not feel like constructive criticism to this listener

BUILDING NICELY: Neil Montgomery of Waterford in action against Ross King and Ian Shanahan of Laois during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B match at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

DIFFERENT STROKES NOT SO DIFFERENT FOLKS

There have been many declarations from managements that “growing the depth” of their panels and “unearthing new talent” were the most salient objectives of the National League. "Newness” has been heralded, particularly on Leeside.