News Worth a crack? Albert Hopoate Axed

[APUP]

Ill take anyone over meaney for the 1 jersey at this point, my mother would be more effective breaking tackles

 

[Stinger]

It’s a pass for me too. 2 knee recons if that’s true doesn’t fill me with confidence.

 

[Rockdog]

If he comes for nothing and try’s to impress for a year in regies and gets through a season injury free, he could earn a contract for 22.

 

[SLushY]

Yeah ever since I versed him I rated him, honestly can be something special with the right coaching. I'd get him especially if he's cheap.

 

[MitchNewton]

Can't see why we shouldn't get him here to train / trial over the pre-season with a view to maybe getting a development spot or reserve grade contract.

Don’t think he’s looking for that type of contract especially when he’ll have no issue finding a new club in the full time squad

 

[Natboy]

It’s a pass for me too. 2 knee recons if that’s true doesn’t fill me with confidence.

Remember what Tedesco went through though. He’s worth a shot on the cheap

 

[B-Train]

There's not much risk to a signing like this. He'd probably cost 75k or less as a Reserve Grader and has some serious upside based on his juniors form before his injuries.

Best case he stays healthy and improves, worst case he doesn't improve, doesn't look up to the NRL or he gets injured and released. Either way it's a low risk move.

 

[S.B.W_Jnr]

I'd sign him, he does have potential and he's better than a fair few back we've have and had. He's young as well and he's a hopa could turn into a star with the right coaching!

 

[The DoggFather]

Remember what Tedesco went through though. He’s worth a shot on the cheap

You're right about Teddy but he isn't a cult member that goes on missions.

 

[Natboy]

You're right about Teddy but he isn't a cult member that goes on missions.

Very true. Will came back so slow from his mission. He should’ve ran to people’s front doors to annoy them instead of walking

 

[Dogs Of War]

There's not much risk to a signing like this. He'd probably cost 75k or less as a Reserve Grader and has some serious upside based on his juniors form before his injuries.

Best case he stays healthy and improves, worst case he doesn't improve, doesn't look up to the NRL or he gets injured and released. Either way it's a low risk move.

It's a stupid move cause he wants to do his mission which starts in 22 if things go to plan (Pandemic and all). That means for 2 years he isn't playing footy and no guarantee he goes to us afterwards or comes back the same player. You want someone who is either ready for first grade which he isn't, or we can develop which we won't have him long enough to do. I'm sure he will get a contract, but not as a first teamer, just a depth signing somewhere.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Ill take anyone over meaney for the 1 jersey at this point, my mother would be more effective breaking tackles

2020 Season Meaney = 66 tackle breaks.

Go Dogs

 

[B-Train]

It's a stupid move cause he wants to do his mission which starts in 22 if things go to plan (Pandemic and all). That means for 2 years he isn't playing footy and no guarantee he goes to us afterwards or comes back the same player. You want someone who is either ready for first grade which he isn't, or we can develop which we won't have him long enough to do. I'm sure he will get a contract, but not as a first teamer, just a depth signing somewhere.

I didn't realise he hadn't done his mission yet. That changes things.

 

[Dog]

There's not much risk to a signing like this. He'd probably cost 75k or less as a Reserve Grader and has some serious upside based on his juniors form before his injuries.

Best case he stays healthy and improves, worst case he doesn't improve, doesn't look up to the NRL or he gets injured and released. Either way it's a low risk move.

Try $350k pa is what the dogs have supposedly offered Hopoate

Manly's offer was $250k and they wouldn't budge

Big John doing the negotiating

 

[2144superman]

Try $350k pa is what the dogs have supposedly offered Hopoate

Manly's offer was $250k and they wouldn't budge

Big John doing the negotiating

$350k wtf ... idc how good analysts think this kid will be, that's ridiculous $$$

 

[c-b-b]

What depth do we have in the backline with Holland and Montoya gone from the club and Reimis now gone as well. It couldn't do any harm signing him as long as the dollars are sensible.

Take it with a grain of salt but someone with info on Manly told me he didn't want to do a mission any time soon (but that was mid year, things could have changed).