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Agreed. I won't be tuning in for a win, just "measurements".

He was frustrated with his teammates, not his opponents. He needs to keep that in check, although you'd need the patience of Job to put up with the morons who parade as his teammates. Have you ever seen a dumber collection of footballers ?

Ya poor bastard.

I know it's unlikely, but I'd love him to get those 14 goals to hit 50 for the season. A bag of 6 will give him a real shot. It would be a phenomenal achievement.

Hogan has received votes in the AFL Coaches Association award for the 4th time, which is almost a third of the games he's played. Extraordinary for a first year key forward. And each time he's received votes from the opposition coach, not just his own. Against Brisbane it was the first time he's received the full 10 votes to be judged BOG.

I read the negative comments last week and didn't comment, because he's not above scrutiny and everyone is entitled to their view. However, some of the reactions towards one of the best key forwards to enter the game in the past 20 years was astonishing. Apparently, some of you didn't like his "attitude". FMD. That's what makes him the player he is and will be. Of all the things to moan about some chose Hogan. It beggars belief.

Clearly, he has some attributes, but you NEVER want the ball in his hands.

Hogan was again in the votes in the AFLCA player awards for round 11. It's the third time in his first 10 games that both coaches have awarded him votes. Has any other player done this in their first 10 games ?

Some of us were desperate to get Hogan in the 2012 Mini Draft and have been entirely unsurprised by his showing at Casey in 2013 and AFL performances to date. Others, perhaps like yourself, are still coming to grips with the talent before you. I just smile.

Neitz is underrated and left a great legacy at the MFC. Hogan is a smarter and more natural footballer than Neitz. This doesn't mean he'll emulate Neitz' stellar career, but I expect by the end of his career Hogan will be recognised as the superior player. Hogan has a far better footy brain and the strut of a champion.

A bigger Aaron Hamill.

I think he'll miss round 1 and have to wait a week or three. But I really like his prospects and hope he plays.