Derek McGrath keeping lid on Waterford hype

Perception and reality. Those uncomfortable bed-fellows can be mistaken as the same regarding Waterford hurling at the moment.

Perception says they are All-Ireland challengers; that their young guns have bulked up over the winter. The facts show they’ve scored just one goal in six matches, but drew with a Galway team having made 10 personnel changes.

Allow manager Derek McGrath to set you right, starting with talk of the team, particularly among their own, as contenders for September’s ultimate honour.