• Welcome to the forums of Green & Gold Rugby.
    We have recently made some changes to the amount of discussions boards on the forum.
    Over the coming months we will continue to make more changes to make the forum more user friendly for all to use.
    Thanks, Admin.

Waratahs 2026

Major Tom

Chilla Wilson (44)
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

Ron Walden (29)
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

Tim Horan (67)
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.
 

The Ghost of Raelene

Tim Horan (67)
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.
Could be seeing if this is for him.. Some guys aren't always as deep into the game and may want to see what else is out there that may spark their interest or find the love for Rugby again. He may also want to study which we have seen players do. Might also be dealing with something and it would take a lot of courage to speak up and step back from pro sports.

We don't know, but hope all is ok.

I hope we see him back as soon as he's ready. He has the potential to be a top class Centre for a long time.
 
Last edited:
Top