Lehi Hopoate

[LeonardCohen]

Agree, when the times right Hoppa snr will want to get us into a bidding war for Lehi. Just as long as we're sensible about it, but he sure looks like the finished product right now.

He looks a bit thin to me eyes. I'm thinking a good pre-season in the gym away from being ready for the week to week grind of the NRL. I can see him getting a debut or something late in the season but I don't see him being up to the physicality of week to week NRL yet. Not that I am an expert.

 

[Bloke on the hill]

He has a lot of skills for a young player & is already a stand-out.
His physique will grow & that will assist him, but I'm curious as to if he will be taking a year off footy at some point?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

He has a lot of skills for a young player & is already a stand-out.
His physique will grow & that will assist him, but I'm curious as to if he will be taking a year off footy at some point?

Make that two years.

 

[ManlyTragic]

He looks a bit thin to me eyes. I'm thinking a good pre-season in the gym away from being ready for the week to week grind of the NRL. I can see him getting a debut or something late in the season but I don't see him being up to the physicality of week to week NRL yet. Not that I am an expert.

Yep Seibold said that the focus for him was his body to catch up to his potential… they are not planning on rushing his progression.

 

[manlyfan76]

Given that we took him to Vegas, I'm guessing the club has a pretty high opinion of him. He has looked very good for Blacktown.

Just like all before him....

 

[XV-1]

He has a lot of skills for a young player & is already a stand-out.
His physique will grow & that will assist him, but I'm curious as to if he will be taking a year off footy at some point?

Is that on a Mission or in Jail?

His brothers have done both.

 

[Disco]

Good to see him performing but no rush.

He'll get a taste this year I'd say.

 

[Bloke on the hill]

Is that on a Mission or in Jail?

His brothers have done both.

I was referring to mission.

 

[double hoops]

He looks a talent. Hoppa isn't everyone's cup of tea, I get that but he did a thing or two on a footy field back in the day. And not just with his digits.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Hoppa rewarded for his good form with a spot on the extended bench, nice to see him recognised even if he doesn’t get a run.

Faulalo named at fullback in NSW cup.

 

[Jay Eagle]

He may get a run, Seibs:
Drop Paulo
Garrick to wing
Koula back to centre
Hoppa to Fullback
Talua other centre

 

[Seagles68]

He may get a run, Seibs:
Drop Paulo
Garrick to wing
Koula back to centre
Hoppa to Fullback
Talua other centre

I like the idea of Talau and Koula and Rubes back on the wing but I just can't see Seibs putting Hoppa at FB against the Storm in his 1st game.

 

[ManlyTragic]

the secret juice the Aunty makes is still used by today's players

Not the calves blood?

 

[Heckenberg]

Hoppa rewarded for his good form with a spot on the extended bench, nice to see him recognised even if he doesn’t get a run.

Faulalo named at fullback in NSW cup.

I think he is gonna play wing. Saab is named but would be coming back early. They posted a training photo of him on socials. It’s usually a bit of a hint.

 

[Kalvin]

I think he is gonna play wing. Saab is named but would be coming back early. They posted a training photo of him on socials. It’s usually a bit of a hint.

Or if koula out maybe Garrick to fb with hoppa playing centre?

 

[bob dylan]

I think he will play this week.

 

[Bearfax]

I think young Hopoate could be a great asset, if handled well, instead of letting him play two first grade games then flogging him off to some other club. Have been noting young Weekes performances. Yet another one let go. I think though Hopoate probably needs this year to develop in the lower grade. Maybe a few games later in the year, but lets not rush him and then get all disappointed again because he's not quite ready. Yes, initially on the wing where he wont be brutalised because he's not yet developed enough.

 

[stoodamire]

I think he is gonna play wing. Saab is named but would be coming back early. They posted a training photo of him on socials. It’s usually a bit of a hint.

Please be Ray Ray dropping out instead of Saab.

 

[KaZa]

Leave Koula at full back. Give him a more games and you will see him dominate. His speed just creates so many opportunities.

 

[LeonardCohen]

Still think Koula is touch and go.