Derek McGrath will take time out to consider his future as Waterford hurling manager after his depleted side's season ended with a 1-20 to 1-23 defeat to Cork in Thurles this afternoon.

It's widely expected that McGrath won't seek a sixth year in charge, but he refused to say what his intentions are when speaking to RTE.

"I have been involved with some of these lads since they were 12, it is a 15-16 year sojourn, not just a five-year sojourn. There is huge mental fortitude needed to go through that time after time, give the immersion that fellas put into it," he said.

"We will consider all avenues.

"Given what has happened in the last five weeks. The litany of what we have had to endure. So it will take a little bit of time for contemplation. That is probably not the answer you want to hear. Just some contemplative time and space to consider everything with family and friends," added McGrath, who explained how Michael 'Brick' Walsh's record 74th championship appearance had dominated his thoughts coming into the game.

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