Stand in Offaly manager James Stewart is expecting a tough test against Kildare this weekend.

Stewart patrolled the line against Westmeath in the absence of Gerry Cooney and he would have be pleased with most aspects of the game.

However, he acknowledges the fact that they face a far greater test against Kildare, even though both sides will be experimenting.

"We have our panel, but it is open ended. We have a couple of lads college bound but Kildare will have that as well. We are looking forward to going up to Kildare and seeing how we fare," Stewart told the Midland Tribune.

"They have four years under their belt while we are only starting out fresh as we have a new base of a panel. It will be a good test, but we will have one eye on later in the year." Tweet

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