By Oopnorth (09/08/02)
October 1 2003

Carl Hogg

	Nickname	Hoggy
	Position	Flanker
	Date of Birth	07/05/69
	Previous Club	Edinburgh
	Height	6' 3"
	Tykes Debut	24/02/01
	Honours	Scotland Scotland 7s Scotland U21 Scotland U19

Carl Hogg joined Leeds in the later stages of the Tykes promotion season as Phil Davies looked for a steadying hand in the back row. Hogg started nine games and added solidity plus options at the back in the line out.

Having played a key part in securing promotion he was rewarded with the offer of a contract, and the respect he had engendered led to him being offered the Club Captaincy for the Tykes first season in the top flight.

The Tykes first Premiership season began brightly with notable wins over Bath, the Tigers, Saracens and others with Hogg playing his part. Hogg also starred in the win over Pontypridd in the Parker Pen Shield, battering his way over from close range and as the clock ticked into overtime.

The second half of the season proved more challenging as the back row combinations were changed as the Tykes looked for the best unit as a result Hogg started fewer games.

Carl Hogg’s versatility was demonstrated to good effect when the Tykes lost both starting locks through injury and suspension. He was asked to fill in in the second row and performed capably in an unfamiliar position.

Looking ahead some fans still consider the Tykes back row as one of the areas of the team which overall needs to improve. We have good defensive qualities available from all the squad members including Hogg, but some more dynamic running is called for.

Hogg was quoted as saying he believed it would take the Tykes 2 to 3 years to become an established ZP outfit. He was right. Can he now produce a season which will make him a key part of making that happen ?

Last updated 01/10/03