Waratahs 2026

[Major Tom]

Ha ha. I've got a lot of respect for O'Donnell. Think he could have been (or could be) first centre picked for Tahs down the track even with JAS now listed there. But you're right. Brumbs are light on for centres with experience.

He's a handy player. But he's got far more development to go. He's not gonna fix your midfield any more than Pritchard and Mcleod.

 

[Tazzmania]

O'Donnell seems to be a player with a high playing ceiling and potential, but you need to ask is something going on off the field as when he left the Force he caught their recruitment team totally off gaurd as they were expecting him to sign him for 2026, and as we now know he was back in Sydney before they even knew what had happened. It would be sad if this is the case again. If injured like Phillipson as he is for the Force you would have thought that they would list him especially ivo the 2027 contract.....

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

He only went to the Force initially because his path at the Tahs was blocked when Foketi and Perese had the positions with Walton, Tuipolotu and Wilson behind them.

He then took the chance to come straight back when approached and re signed through 2027 this year. I'm not sure there's anything off the field. He's always playing SS when available. Was out there for round 1 of Super Rugby Aus but not after that.

I'm hoping it's either an error or he's picked up an injury that may see a substantial amount of time out.

 

[Slim 293]

McKellar has said that O'Donnell is taking some time away from the game...

 

[Major Tom]

McKellar has said that O'Donnell is taking some time away from the game...

Interesting. Something off field may have happened. Hopefully, we see him back soon, think him and JAS should be the center pairing at the Tahs.