John Mullane: Leaking of Waterford team will disappoint Liam Cahill

And so Waterford's season is at an end. The team, on the back of winning a league title, we thought would be best equipped to challenge Limerick for Munster and All-Ireland glory.

So much then for a Déise v Treaty trilogy in 2022.

Cusack Park in Ennis saw Liam Cahill's side fall to a 3-31 to 2-22 defeat against the Banner, minus Tony Kelly and John Conlon.

That outcome was ultimately academic as Cork did the business against Tipperary to secure third spot in Munster's round robin. Three defeats on the spin then for Waterford. Their supporters left with much to ponder on how a year that started with so much promise ended so badly. Among those left scratching their head is John Mullane.

"I think we're all disillusioned about how the train has come off the track in the last couple of weeks," he told RTÉ Radio's Sunday Sport.

"It's hard to put your finger on where it has all gone wrong. I was one of the guys that thought genuinely after the league semi-final, after the league final, and after watching Limerick in the league, that this could possibly be the year where Waterford, we could push on.

"Year three of Liam Cahill, we could push on and win the All-Ireland. For the campaign to end in the manner that it's after ending, I'm just lost for words."

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