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My worst game yet’: Hopoate’s brutal assessment of finals debut
Lehi Hopoate doesn’t pull any punches when asked about his performance against the Bulldogs last Sunday.
“That game was probably my worst game yet,” The 19-year-old Manly winger admits
My mentality was to have strong carries, try my best not to make any mistakes, but that ended up happening in the game, and that’s life,” Hopoate.
“The first 30 minutes, they definitely set the tone on me. I really wanted to make a statement that even though I do get rag-dolled and such, that I don’t go away from the game. That’s what I ended up doing.”
Hopoate helped Manly reduce the margin just before half-time, after plucking a Daly Cherry-Evans kick from the sky and flicking on for Ethan Bullemor to score.
Lehi Hopoate is crunched by Canterbury’s Viliame Kikau and Bronson Xerri.
Another big moment for Hopoate came in the second half, when he grabbed a 50/50 loose ball on Manly’s 30-metre line after a Viliame Kikau charge-down, which would otherwise have left the Bulldogs with a clear path to the line.
“He’s twice my size, a scary guy,” Hopoate said of Kikau. “We were definitely under the pump the whole game up to that point [the charge-down], and Kikau obviously had a big play. The ball did bounce my way, luckily.”
Hopoate’s resilience embodied Manly’s spirited performance against the Bulldogs, who imposed constant defensive pressure to lead the Sea Eagles for most of the game.
Fullback Tom Trbojevic was full of admiration for the youngster’s toughness and composure.
“You see the way he carries himself, I wish I was that calm and [be] able to manage all those negatives [when I was younger],” Trbojevic said.
“As a kid, I definitely didn’t have that in my game, and he’s going to be some player.”
Victory over the Roosters at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night would see Manly progress to a grand final qualifier against the Storm in Melbourne next week.
Hopoate is prepared for the Roosters to “come after me”, but said he would follow the advice of father John and brothers Will, Jamil and Albert and focus on making hard, low carries to avoid being rag-dolled again.
He expects the Roosters, battered by injuries in recent weeks, to be “much harder” than the Bulldogs, but takes confidence from his team’s victory last weekend.
“It shows that against all odds, and when we’ve got our backs against the wall, we’re still able to get the win,” Hopoate said. “No matter what metrics don’t go our way, we’re still able to pull off a win, even though we don’t pull off our best performance.”
He would be the closest thing to a football nerd, he's just so matter of fact. There is so much to like about Lehi.My worst game yet’: Hopoate’s brutal assessment of finals debut
Lehi Hopoate doesn’t pull any punches when asked about his performance against the Bulldogs last Sunday.
“That game was probably my worst game yet,” The 19-year-old Manly winger admits
My mentality was to have strong carries, try my best not to make any mistakes, but that ended up happening in the game, and that’s life,” Hopoate.
“The first 30 minutes, they definitely set the tone on me. I really wanted to make a statement that even though I do get rag-dolled and such, that I don’t go away from the game. That’s what I ended up doing.”
Hopoate helped Manly reduce the margin just before half-time, after plucking a Daly Cherry-Evans kick from the sky and flicking on for Ethan Bullemor to score.
Lehi Hopoate is crunched by Canterbury’s Viliame Kikau and Bronson Xerri.
Another big moment for Hopoate came in the second half, when he grabbed a 50/50 loose ball on Manly’s 30-metre line after a Viliame Kikau charge-down, which would otherwise have left the Bulldogs with a clear path to the line.
“He’s twice my size, a scary guy,” Hopoate said of Kikau. “We were definitely under the pump the whole game up to that point [the charge-down], and Kikau obviously had a big play. The ball did bounce my way, luckily.”
Hopoate’s resilience embodied Manly’s spirited performance against the Bulldogs, who imposed constant defensive pressure to lead the Sea Eagles for most of the game.
Fullback Tom Trbojevic was full of admiration for the youngster’s toughness and composure.
“You see the way he carries himself, I wish I was that calm and [be] able to manage all those negatives [when I was younger],” Trbojevic said.
“As a kid, I definitely didn’t have that in my game, and he’s going to be some player.”
Victory over the Roosters at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night would see Manly progress to a grand final qualifier against the Storm in Melbourne next week.
Hopoate is prepared for the Roosters to “come after me”, but said he would follow the advice of father John and brothers Will, Jamil and Albert and focus on making hard, low carries to avoid being rag-dolled again.
He expects the Roosters, battered by injuries in recent weeks, to be “much harder” than the Bulldogs, but takes confidence from his team’s victory last weekend.
“It shows that against all odds, and when we’ve got our backs against the wall, we’re still able to get the win,” Hopoate said. “No matter what metrics don’t go our way, we’re still able to pull off a win, even though we don’t pull off our best performance.”
No shame in being ragdolled by a beast 30-35kg bigger than him.just means he’s a smaller player not a lesser player.
No doubt Lehi will be working on his carry technique this week, running less upright and focusing on getting to ground quickly if he doesn’t like what he sees in front of him.
No doubt Lehi will be working on his carry technique this week, running less upright and focusing on getting to ground quickly if he doesn’t like what he sees in front of him.
Metrics? That's almost as impressive as his on-field work! Go young Hoppa!My worst game yet’: Hopoate’s brutal assessment of finals debut
Lehi Hopoate doesn’t pull any punches when asked about his performance against the Bulldogs last Sunday.
“That game was probably my worst game yet,” The 19-year-old Manly winger admits
My mentality was to have strong carries, try my best not to make any mistakes, but that ended up happening in the game, and that’s life,” Hopoate.
“The first 30 minutes, they definitely set the tone on me. I really wanted to make a statement that even though I do get rag-dolled and such, that I don’t go away from the game. That’s what I ended up doing.”
Hopoate helped Manly reduce the margin just before half-time, after plucking a Daly Cherry-Evans kick from the sky and flicking on for Ethan Bullemor to score.
Lehi Hopoate is crunched by Canterbury’s Viliame Kikau and Bronson Xerri.
Another big moment for Hopoate came in the second half, when he grabbed a 50/50 loose ball on Manly’s 30-metre line after a Viliame Kikau charge-down, which would otherwise have left the Bulldogs with a clear path to the line.
“He’s twice my size, a scary guy,” Hopoate said of Kikau. “We were definitely under the pump the whole game up to that point [the charge-down], and Kikau obviously had a big play. The ball did bounce my way, luckily.”
Hopoate’s resilience embodied Manly’s spirited performance against the Bulldogs, who imposed constant defensive pressure to lead the Sea Eagles for most of the game.
Fullback Tom Trbojevic was full of admiration for the youngster’s toughness and composure.
“You see the way he carries himself, I wish I was that calm and [be] able to manage all those negatives [when I was younger],” Trbojevic said.
“As a kid, I definitely didn’t have that in my game, and he’s going to be some player.”
Victory over the Roosters at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night would see Manly progress to a grand final qualifier against the Storm in Melbourne next week.
Hopoate is prepared for the Roosters to “come after me”, but said he would follow the advice of father John and brothers Will, Jamil and Albert and focus on making hard, low carries to avoid being rag-dolled again.
He expects the Roosters, battered by injuries in recent weeks, to be “much harder” than the Bulldogs, but takes confidence from his team’s victory last weekend.
“It shows that against all odds, and when we’ve got our backs against the wall, we’re still able to get the win,” Hopoate said. “No matter what metrics don’t go our way, we’re still able to pull off a win, even though we don’t pull off our best performance.”
Littlehop usually gets to the ground pretty quickly but the doggies defence was very very good as was the chase and he was under seige
The dogs had a hoppa plan . He was under the microscope and the pump and when all seemed grim, they turned there back on him and he stole the lollies
Farking beautiful.
The dogs had a hoppa plan . He was under the microscope and the pump and when all seemed grim, they turned there back on him and he stole the lollies
Farking beautiful.
Games like that make you more resolute. It's great to have another exciting young player in the top 17.
Lehi is the latest Hopoate to play the family game - ABC Pacific
Growing up, Lehi Hopoate flew under the radar when it came to footy, but he's now become the most recent Hopoate to debut in the NRL. With Will Hopoate also hosting, we hear about the family dynamic at home, how they can always hear their Dad John in the crowd and why Lehi was always striving to...
www.abc.net.au
Pretty funny podcast featuring lehi & older bro Will
SeaEagleSI1
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Young fella wants to go to the Kangaroos v Tonga, at this rate I'll be wearing red 😂
First grade and test debut all in the same year and all at 19 years of age.
His defence and reading of the play oozes class, may have to wait a season or two in having the number one jumper at Manly with Turbo clearly the best on ground last night.
Finished the game with 166 metres and a linebreak, his attack will come with two fantastic mentors in Snake and Turbo.
His defence and reading of the play oozes class, may have to wait a season or two in having the number one jumper at Manly with Turbo clearly the best on ground last night.
Finished the game with 166 metres and a linebreak, his attack will come with two fantastic mentors in Snake and Turbo.
This Hoppa Kid is all Class
He has done it all at only 19 years of age
Credit where it is due and credit must go to Seibold for not holding the Classy young Hoppa back
Des Hasler had a tendency to hold back young classy players and persist with the tried proven and pedestrian Parkers in our backline .
The Proof is Mr Des Hasler that is you are Good enough you are old enough to be given an opportunity
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
In line to be the best of Big Pappas Johns kids
The Good news is that The Manly Great Premiership Winning Father John is still young enough to father more Great Hopoate players
John Hoppa has to be the best Manly Breeder of all Manly time
John Hoppa is a Manly player DNA Genetic Genius
Absolute gun. In someways not unlike the great Matthew Ridge who was a similar build. I reckon one more season filling in here and there and then to fullback 2026 with Turbo to the centres. Turbo was awesome in that roving role last night.
My only caveat about Lehi is that he seems to lack genuine SPEED. e.g. could not go with Turbo when he scored that intercept try. Hopefully as Lehi matures physically he will improve his running capability.
Lehi is not slow
He has proven to have enough speed to do the job on many occasions
Lehi has great anticipation , Skill and Strength to make up that Saab speed
Lehi is far from predictable and Pedestrian .
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