Dessie Hutchinson: Waterford still All-Ireland contenders

LAUNCH: Dessie Hutchinson of Ballygunner at the launch of this year’s AIB Camogie All-Ireland Club Championships and the AIB GAA All-Ireland Club Championships. This season AIB will honour #TheToughest players - those who persevere no matter the challenge ahead, giving their all for their club and community year after year. AIB is celebrating its 10th year as proud sponsors of the AIB Camogie All-Ireland Club Championships and their 32nd year supporting the AIB GAA All-Ireland Club Championships. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Dessie Hutchinson has insisted that Waterford haven't become a bad team overnight, claiming they deserve to be in the All-Ireland conversation for 2023.

The All-Star nominee is optimistic about the Deise's chances under Davy Fitzgerald who will return for a second spell in charge.