Lehi Hopoate
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Ron E. Gibbs
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Kid's got all the skills and is tough as hell. Next man up for now, but I'm sure he'll be back into the team once he heals.
DanielTurbo888
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**** I feel so bad for the poor guy. Hopefully he gets back before the finals. He has earned his place in our 17 and deserves to go all the way with us. Get well soon buddy 🙂
And scored with one eye closed.
EYE ON THE PRIZE
Every week a new player exemplifies the toughness needed to be an NRL player.
On Sunday, it was Manly rookie Lehi Hopoate who played with an injury so gruesome that his left eye had completely closed up.
But the skilful back only needed one good eye to finish off a left side shift late in the first half to give Manly the lead into the break against the Gold Coast Titans.
It wasn’t until he was taken from the field from a head injury assessment that medical staff discovered the youngster had actually fractured his eye socket.
Every week a new player exemplifies the toughness needed to be an NRL player.
On Sunday, it was Manly rookie Lehi Hopoate who played with an injury so gruesome that his left eye had completely closed up.
But the skilful back only needed one good eye to finish off a left side shift late in the first half to give Manly the lead into the break against the Gold Coast Titans.
It wasn’t until he was taken from the field from a head injury assessment that medical staff discovered the youngster had actually fractured his eye socket.
ManlyTragic
Bencher
…. Can’t we just patch it up with one of those staple guns that they used in the old SOO after a biff up!
Just sayin’
TokyoEagle
Bencher
Get well soon, Hoppa.
Sea Eagles Injury News: Lehi Hopoate
An eye socket injury to exciting young Manly player Lehi Hopoate was the only major concern for the Sea Eagles following today's 38-8 win over the Gold Coast Titans.
www.seaeagles.com.au
WiseyEagle
Reserve Grader
His eye popped out at halftime in dressing rooms when he went to blow his nose, but said to the training and medical staff, 'just pop it back in and I will be right for the next 40 minutes, I still feel I have 1 or 2 tries in me'
Hoppa bloodlines run strong
Hoppa bloodlines run strong
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
He copped an elbow in the tackle... not a Reuben-on-Fermor type elbow (i know, it was actually a forearm), just an accidental "head-in-the-wrong-place-at-the-wrong-time" type of elbow...
It happened when Fermor scored. Brooks fell on the back of Lehis head that subsequently hit Fermors elbow.
The MRC review the entire game start to finish but there was nothing to see here.
HoldenV8
Journey Man
Yesterday Lehi started poor, though to be fair he was far from alone out there having a poor start to the game while wearing a Manly jumper. But he did start turning it around before his try and then forced benching for the eye socket injury.
As much as I am bummed for the kid having this injury, it kinda eliminates a problem before it gets to it. The problem being when Koula is back to be selected, where would Hopoate fit?? Our 1–5 would be pretty set with Turbo, Saab, Koula, Garrick and Talau (though TBH I'd be tempted to keep Talau at centre and move Koula and his speed to the flank).
As much as he's has proven that he deserves to be in first grade, where would he fit in our current backline provided everyone was fit and available for selection??
As for who comes in to replace Hopoate right now, its obviously going to be either Ray or Jaxson Paulo. If it was back at the start of the season I'd say Seibold picks Paulo ... but now I'm not so certain of that.
As much as I am bummed for the kid having this injury, it kinda eliminates a problem before it gets to it. The problem being when Koula is back to be selected, where would Hopoate fit?? Our 1–5 would be pretty set with Turbo, Saab, Koula, Garrick and Talau (though TBH I'd be tempted to keep Talau at centre and move Koula and his speed to the flank).
As much as he's has proven that he deserves to be in first grade, where would he fit in our current backline provided everyone was fit and available for selection??
As for who comes in to replace Hopoate right now, its obviously going to be either Ray or Jaxson Paulo. If it was back at the start of the season I'd say Seibold picks Paulo ... but now I'm not so certain of that.
Ray Ray is suspended and Seibold mentioned either Ben or Faulalo to come in for Hoppa.
double hoops
First Grader
Lehi has only played 2 games in the wing. Yet IMO Man is a weaker side without him. I cant workout where his strength comes from.
He's been great but Lachie Galvin surely a lay down misere
Galvin is ineligible due to a 2 week suspension. Ethan Strange would be the front runner. Jack Bostock has also been very good for the Phins.
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