Recent content by Hogan

None of our young 10’s including Carter have been consistent and that’s the problem although Noah might argue the point and Donaldson from memory won the Nathan Sharpe medal last year I believe. Schmidt needs to decide who his two best 10’s are post JOC (James O'Connor) and stick with them and stop rotating.

With the game still on the line with 25min to go, I just can’t understand why JOC (James O'Connor) wasn’t injected into the game at 10. We needed some spark and creativity in attack which Tane wasn’t providing and JOC (James O'Connor) has proven numerous times this year that he can get the job done. Missed opportunity by Schmidt...

Has Lynagh fallen out of favour with Joe or is he still injured? Very hard for our 10’s to gain any confidence and cohesion with so much chopping and changing.

HMP was solid with the better kicking game but Donaldson was outstanding I thought in attack creating numerous opportunities for his outside backs setting up a few with final passes and scoring one himself with blistering speed. Didn’t realise he was that quick. He also beat Ryan in a race to...

Can JOC (James O'Connor) make it through to the ‘27 RWC? And if he can, will he be the best candidate for the 10 position in 2 years time with an ageing body? A lot can happen in that time and unfortunately we don’t have a crystal ball. If not, it’s time to get some minutes and experience into Lynagh, Donaldson...

The great Aussie 10 debate. Mind numbing at times. I think we need to cut our young 10’s some slack as they continue to learn and develop in the most challenging position in rugby. None of them are going to be perfect but it’s from the mistakes they make along the way where the learnings and...

To be fair, all our 10’s get singled out if they have a below par performance. It’s such a crucial position, they are always in the spotlight and the team’s performance more often than not usually hinges on how the main playmaker performs.

Concerning times for young Lynagh with the news of another failed HIA. Just as concerning that he came off with tight hamstrings. That’s been an ongoing issue for him unfortunately. His long term health is his main priority. These continued head knocks highlight the reasons why coaches tend to...

Yes agree Wilson. Donaldson would be ahead of Edmed in the pecking order. Once Donaldson returns from injury I think I read somewhere that O’Connor will then head to Leicester to fulfill his contract obligations. Donaldson and Lynagh will then battle it out through to the WC with Lolesio to...

Spot on BR. You want a 10 who can put doubt in the defenders minds and create space and attacking opportunities for his outside backs. JOC (James O'Connor), Edmed and Donaldson do that best.

Why would JOC (James O'Connor) be on the bench? Both he and Edmed deserve to be retained for the first Argies Test. Lynagh will need to earn his stripes at training. His form was patchy during the Lions series and O’Connor has proved the benefit of experience in the playmaking role.

Missed conversions and penalties have cost us a Lions series and a clean sweep in South Africa. And O’Connor’s line kicking was average to say the least. Very little distance which limited our lineout maul. I think Kellaway will fill the 15 role now that Wright is injured. Mac Grealy might be...

It’s a very good point you make. Very hard to build combinations and cohesion in a squad with so many changes. It does seem that the Tahs are always looking for that shiny new thing who is going to make a difference.

I was referring to Donaldson (before he was injured) and Edmed. Both will be in the mix for the WC in ‘27 together with Lynagh and possibly Lolesio. JOC (James O'Connor) won’t be around thus my comment re his selection.

It will end in tears. Playing at altitude, JOC (James O'Connor) will be lucky to see out the first half. His original selection is a mystery to me (prior to Donaldson getting injured). Surely now is the time to be giving our young playmakers as much time as possible in the driver’s seat in preparation for the...