Laois secured the Division 2 Hurling title at the weekend.
Laois captain David Dooley says his side are better prepared for this season's championship compared to last year.
Tommy Fitzgerald's side claimed victory on Saturday at home to Kerry on a scoreline of 3-18 to 13 points to secure the Division Two hurling league title.
Tomas Keyes and Aaron Dunphy impressed for the O'Moore outfit.
Laois take on Carlow in the opening round of the Joe McDonagh in three weeks, having lost the previous two deciders.
Dooley says winning games has been good for group morale:
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