Will Hopoate

[Tommy Smith]

Did you watch him play this year?

An absolutely dreadful fullback. He was replaced in the no.1 by Reece Robinson FFS.

Reece. ****ing. Robinson.

That's how bad Hoppa went.

[Guest]

We are fine for centres and wingers is what i meant.

Tool

The is no need to insult me simply because you cannot express yourself properly.

[Double]

Did he play to his potential in 2015? (I can't believe I'm actually typing this TBH... ideas like potential and the Eels in the same sentance)

[eddie]

Of course we do need outside basks we haven't got a fullback.

Hate to sound pedantic , but in 40 odd years of watching league, that's the first time I've heard a fullback called an outside back.
The term refers exclusively to the 3/4's.

[Tommy Smith]

Hate to sound pedantic , but in 40 odd years of watching league, that's the first time I've heard a fullback called an outside back.
The term refers exclusively to the 3/4's.

I thought that was common knowledge. For most, anyway

[Guest]

Hate to sound pedantic , but in 40 odd years of watching league, that's the first time I've heard a fullback called an outside back.
The term refers exclusively to the 3/4's.

I was referring to the reasoning given for not wanting to look at a cheap option at fullback with proven first grad experience but yes your pedantic sentiment has won and I will admit my error in terminology. Unlike many of the people here I can admit to my mistakes.

[Guest]

So no takers here for the Mormon who has played fb, has 1st grade and S.O.O experience, and you would presume would be playing for his career (if playing at all in 2016) if given half a chance here at the Roosters on a 1 + 1@200k ...

Some of you would prefer to risk Mitchell's future very likely a full 2 seasons early, than a throw away like Hopoate...
Others would prefer to dream on about Tedesco based on his childhood following the Roosters...
The rest seem ok with weakening other positions to play one of our existing at fb...

No wonder Fantasy League has been such a hit...

According to the lot of you, he';s not even worth sounding out.

I did not watch a lot of the Parramatta Eels this season but I do sense that there is potentially a Daniel Mortimer scenario about the possibility of signing Will Hopoate. I thought he was awful in the state of origin series and it should have been him being dropped instead of Daniel Tupou but it must also be remembered that the Parramatta Eels are a truly terrible football team with a terrible culture and perhaps being back at a team like ours where there is a winning culture and a culture of hard work and discipline, as there was when he was at the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, will see him raise his game back to the level that saw him reach representative rugby league. Unfortunately you will be yelled at ridiculed by the certain group of fans on here for suggesting possibilities beyond the obvious and some fans seem to believe that their opinion is fact because they can add in swear words to their posts.

[2026]

The is no need to insult me simply because you cannot express yourself properly.

You love the attention.

[Double]

...Unfortunately you will be yelled at ridiculed by the certain group of fans on here for suggesting possibilities beyond the obvious and some fans seem to believe that their opinion is fact because they can add in swear words to their posts.

Appreciate your reply.

Some here surely can't be serious with suggestions like "wouldn't get a start at our club"... FFS, that's talk like we still have RTS, Tedesco signed for 2016 and Munster due in 2017.

[One Eyed Willy]

At the right price he'd be worth a dabble at. Like you said, first grade, SOO and grand final experience, can play fullback. Ticks a few boxes. May deserect himself with us

[Bigchook]

So no takers here for the Mormon who has played fb, has 1st grade and S.O.O experience, and you would presume would be playing for his career (if playing at all in 2016) if given half a chance here at the Roosters on a 1 + 1@200k ...

Some of you would prefer to risk Mitchell's future very likely a full 2 seasons early, than a throw away like Hopoate...
Others would prefer to dream on about Tedesco based on his childhood following the Roosters...
The rest seem ok with weakening other positions to play one of our existing at fb...

No wonder Fantasy League has been such a hit...

According to the lot of you, he';s not even worth sounding out.

It's hard to gauge with hoppa. Before he left on his mission he had the world at his feet. Last year he was awful. As mentioned, he couldn't even hold the fb spot at Parramatta. I think a full off season will do him good by letting him regain the size and strength that he would have lost. Don't get me wrong, I'd consider him.. At a bargain price but as a state of origin player he will go to a bottom feeding club on big dollars. Rather then spend 300-500k a year on hoppa I'd rather invest in retaining our stars so we don't see another farce like losing shek.

[shagger]

Will do me at a very cheap price. Robo could do wonders with him, Mitchell is still 2 years away yet. but as i have said before I would give skd the roll next year.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Hoppa is an average player and has been seriously overrated I think.

It's a no thanks from me.

[eddie]

as a state of origin player he will go to a bottom feeding club on big dollars.

Classic, the way you put that, lol.

Will he take big bucks off the titans, or go to a competitive team for a lot less?
Do mormons put dollars ahead of sense?

[easts4eva]

Can he kick goals? no f#ck off, luxury buy.