While results haven't come against Kilkenny and Wexford, performances have offered encouragement.
Laois are justified favourites heading in to their Walsh Cup third round meeting this weekend.
That's the perspective of Midlands 103 Commentator Joe Troy ahead of Sunday's contest with Offaly.
The Faithful County is under new management in the form of Johnny Kelly and while results haven't come against Kilkenny and Wexford, performances have offered encouragement.
However, with Laois enjoying a new manager bounce as well, Troy thinks Offaly may struggle.
Looking forward to the match-up, he says Johnny Kelly's side were particularly impressive in their first game against Kilkenny:
Throw-in at O'Connor Park is set for 2 o'clock on Sunday.
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