WWOS MOLE Albert Hopoate

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yes definitely worth the gamble, if he can stay injury free and play to his potential then he could be a great player. These are the exact types of buys we need to ensure we arent overspending while still having young, talented players
 

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isn't it crazy what a change of coach can do? barrett is rumoured to have signed and already we have cotric, CHN potentially willing to stay and are chasing quality youngsters like burton and hopoate. looks like we might be moving in the right direction already
 

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If he doesn't play Sunday's, that will greatly reduce the risk of more injuries
 
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Live in Manly area and know quite a lot of boys around here in the league scene. Albert is easily the best in the family talent wise. Definitely worth a go instead of Bird.
we can afford to get them both, he looks a freakish talent.
 

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isn't it crazy what a change of coach can do? barrett is rumoured to have signed and already we have cotric, CHN potentially willing to stay and are chasing quality youngsters like burton and hopoate. looks like we might be moving in the right direction already
To be fair pay wasn’t given the chance by the board to recruit the players he wanted but I agree it’s refreshing to see
 

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yeah was a tough call for pay but i wonder whether he wouldve been able to recruit such players?
I certainly don’t think he was an attraction for potential recruits let’s hope barrett can bring some players over, although he didn’t deliver at manly he did sign some top players e.g api, walker, Taupau, afb, Thompson etc.
 

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I certainly don’t think he was an attraction for potential recruits let’s hope barrett can bring some players over, although he didn’t deliver at manly he did sign some top players e.g api, walker, Taupau, afb, Thompson etc.
yeah i agree, im still undecided on barrett but if he can land a few of the names mentioned then thats a massive tick of approval for him anyway. fingers crossed
 

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We are getting sponsored by Canterbury hospital. Why not sign every injury prone player when it's a two minute walk to the hospital lol
 

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benji had how many shoulder recos? what about SBW.. it happens more in their early days.
Shoulder recos different to knee's.

Teddy did have some ACL issues early in his career - can't remember if he had full reco's. Either way i agree that he would be worth a crack.
 

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We should be going after Jamil as well. At the very least they're good depth signings.
 

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How does he compare to the younger Trobojavic?

Albert Hopoate has had that aura around him. Wonder if he'd have a spot on the team if it wasnt for injury (he'd definitely grab a spot before Harper thats for sure).

Interesting to see where it goes, if he still possesses all his speed and strength then definitely worth a 250k contract. If we start offering million dollar 3 year contracts thats when it gets into the danger zone.
 

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We should be going after Jamil as well. At the very least they're good depth signings.
Agree Jamil would come at good value as broncos haven’t offered him a contract. Good edge back rower and tackles tough. Even if he’s used off the bench or as depth it’s an astute signing.
 

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A fullback which means he's behind Tommy Turbo, so he can't stay at Manly. We need a fullback, for cheap we're not risking much.
 
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