Both Offaly and Westmeath impressed last time out in league action.
The midlands counties are already sizing each other up for this year's Joe McDonagh Cup.
Offaly's draw away to Wexford in Division One on Saturday didn't escape the attention of Laois boss, Willie Maher.
The Faithful County managed to get in to a winning position late on only to see Wexford snatch an equaliser at the death.
Laois meanwhile are preparing to face the reigning Joe McDonagh champions, Carlow, in Division 2A.
Maher says with the likes of Offaly and Westmeath lying in wait, he's looking forward to the Carlow test in just under two weeks:
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