Bennett focused on Waterford despite draw of joining brothers Down Under 

With Pauric Mahony also choosing to cut his inter-county career short at just 30, former All-Star Stephen Bennett could be forgiven for wondering if there's something more attractive for him beyond county activity too.

SOLE BENNETT: Waterford hurler, Stephen Bennett, at the launch of the Allianz Leagues. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

When Waterford won the Allianz Hurling League final last April, Stephen Bennett scored 2-11 and finished the game alongside his two brothers, Kieran and Shane.

On the eve of their latest Division 1 campaign, there is only Stephen left on the panel with Kieran now living and working in Australia and Shane about to head Down Under shortly.