The Laois Manager was responding after the end of a tough Leinster campaign.
Laois Senior Hurling Manager Seamus 'Cheddar' Plunkett insists that they must strive to remain in the Leinster Championship rather than rebuild in the Joe McDonagh.
A heavy defeat to Westmeath on Saturday means that Laois will play in the second-tier of championship hurling next year, unless Kerry win the Joe McDonagh Cup Final.
Asked whether Laois would be better off rebuilding their confidence in the second-tier, 'Cheddar' insisted that the Seniors will improve long-term by playing the best teams:
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