Why is Waterford GAA still living in 2021?

Ballygunner continually paper over the cracks of an out-of-date championship structure in the Déise. 

Ballygunner’s Dessie Hutchinson celebrates after the Waterford SHC final victory. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

At this stage, Ballygunner have little uncharted territory left, but there is new land to conquer this Sunday lunchtime.

Managing eight-week breaks between county and provincial competition are ten-a-penny, but on Sunday they are asked to bridge a gap of 11. An earlier finish to the Waterford SHC and rare Munster semi-final draw presents their longest period of inaction yet.