I don't think this is out of the question. Brenko Lee is a big weakness in the storms defence imo. If we get Addo-Carr and Storm want compensation still, I could easily see Barrett making a Hoppa trade in order to make a vacancy for Dylan Walker
1. Addo-Carr
2. ? (Naden would be good)
3. Cotric
4. Walker
5. Okunbur
Two fast big bodies on the wings, strong creative centres and electric player out the back. Would be a very balanced backline
I've been calling for a Hoppa/JAC swap for a long time now.
the question is how would it work?
The fact is, Melb want a centre. Good start.
Also I'm hopeful no one outside of the Kennel knows how shot hoppa is yet.
For that reason I'm really hopping that this stays between us on the kennel, and not disclosed to outside parties as this would damage the deal, if it starts to become reality.
what we also know is we pay Hoppa 600, what we don't know is what JAC gets. But I don't recall him stressing out on cash or making demands so I would say he is 400 on the cap and maybe 150 on TRP.
Melbourne could offer Hops the same deal. We pitch in 50k to make up the difference.
That means the real cost to us if JAC wants 700 (my insider tells me) is 150.
The 100 on top of Hoppa pay plus an extra 50.
It would mean we need to get Bryson Goodwin or Josh to close the centre gap though. Or dangle Christian in front of Crichton and nail him.
If you follow all that, there's no reason why a Hoppa and JAC swap could not happen.