Player Watch #2 Jacob Hopper

[tropicaltiger]

You forgot Nank & Pickett

don't forget the slam and the ear massage from these 2 little champs.

 

[Tomnat Tigers]

Like how to get under oppo fans skin with everything you do!

More being able to come up with a team lifting moment when it's needed.

I would rather Hopper get credit from oppo fans as it makes me sick that Cotchin isn't going to get the recognition he deserves when its all said and done. Mind you our own fans sell him short half the time so can't complain too much about opposition fans not giving him the credit.

 

[JR82]

Bloody awesome get and just goes to show how a well run club (from top to bottom) is attractive to prospective talent........Well done Tigers.

Would have liked to have been a bit more active on the forum but we've had our hands full over the last few weeks and in particular right now dealing with a potential major flood at Rochester. Myself and my partner look after the caravan park on the banks of the Campaspe and while it's glorious having one of the best native fisheries in our back yard it's also a responsibility in looking after the residents and holiday goers. Unfortunately we've had to evacuate the park and move everyone's 'homes' to higher ground.

Hoping to keep up with all that's going on in Tigerland.

Hope the situation improves for u guys. #gotiges

 

[JR82]

The young fella has some muscle on him, cannot wait to see a Jack Graham

17

Jack Graham

Age

26

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

6.3

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

7.0

5star

CL

3.2

5star

Jacob Hopper

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Jacob Hopper

Age

27

Ht

187cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.0

5star

K

9.9

4star

HB

11.1

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.5

5star

CL

4.3

5star

D

17.6

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

8.9

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.6

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

18.6

5star

K

8.4

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.4

5star

and Prestia combo crunching the oppo mids.

More beef than a cattle yard between those three.


eat em alive tigers.

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Then Nank coming in to finish them off.

 

[JR82]

don't forget the slam and the ear massage from these 2 little champs.

I'll never forget the MMM call where Brayshaw called it as Mumford ripping Cotchins head off.

 

[ShiningTiger]

Bloody awesome get and just goes to show how a well run club (from top to bottom) is attractive to prospective talent........Well done Tigers.

Would have liked to have been a bit more active on the forum but we've had our hands full over the last few weeks and in particular right now dealing with a potential major flood at Rochester. Myself and my partner look after the caravan park on the banks of the Campaspe and while it's glorious having one of the best native fisheries in our back yard it's also a responsibility in looking after the residents and holiday goers. Unfortunately we've had to evacuate the park and move everyone's 'homes' to higher ground.

Hoping to keep up with all that's going on in Tigerland.

All the best and stay safe!

 

[rowlingsdevsqd]

Like how to get under oppo fans skin with everything you do!

Just need to put on a yellow and black jumper (preferably with a gold afl logo)


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[TJTIGER]

Hopper on media street today, had a good chat with Dwayne on SEN.
Worth a listen.

Do you have a link?.....just saw the one further in the posts...

 

[Groupie_]

Do you have a link?

its on the sen app podcasts then dwaynes world

 

[Ralll]

Watched the R17 2021 GWS vs GC.
Hopper 41d 18cp 12cl.
P Cripps style player, a big inside bull, quick disposal, exactly what we need.

 

[TigerImposter]

If we don't win the flag next year then we've underachieved.

 

[TigerMoz1973]

Richmond recruit Jacob Hopper on Dwayne's World - Wednesday 12th October

Jacob Hopper speaks to Dwayne about his decision to join Richmond on a seven-year-deal.

player.whooshkaa.com

This interview felt like an interrogation. DerWayne's questions had Jacob on the back foot the whole time

 

[59Stanley]

Anyone else concerned that Hopper doesn't live up to the hype ?

I haven't seen anything to suggest that he isn't the bog average mid he was at GWS outside of his AA year. Doesn't get it enough and is prone to make errors. Hopefully there is improvement in him but just at present it is a concern for me.

 

[OhhDeledio]

Anyone else concerned that Hopper doesn't live up to the hype ?

I haven't seen anything to suggest that he isn't the bog average mid he was at GWS outside of his AA year. Doesn't get it enough and is prone to make errors. Hopefully there is improvement in him but just at present it is a concern for me.

maybe give him more than 10 seconds at a new club before judging. many people thought the same with prestia early and look how that turned out.

 

[Tiger Toffee]

Anyone else concerned that Hopper doesn't live up to the hype ?

I haven't seen anything to suggest that he isn't the bog average mid he was at GWS outside of his AA year. Doesn't get it enough and is prone to make errors. Hopefully there is improvement in him but just at present it is a concern for me.

LOL seriously.

 

[59Stanley]

LOL seriously.

Yep I am bookmark it and happy to be proved wrong.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Anyone else concerned that Hopper doesn't live up to the hype ?

I haven't seen anything to suggest that he isn't the bog average mid he was at GWS outside of his AA year. Doesn't get it enough and is prone to make errors. Hopefully there is improvement in him but just at present it is a concern for me.

Thought he was very good last night and I’ve been a doubter .

 

[joelsyt]

Seriously, can we not turn this thread into Tom Lynch 2019 round 1-6 2.0?

Hopper was out injured for a majority of last year, he’s going to need time.

Just like Lynch and Prestia did when we traded them in.

 

[Dunger]

His last kick to Lynch to get the draw was smart - he knew there was no time and put it on Lynch's head.

 

[Rioli2Rioli]

Anyone else concerned that Hopper doesn't live up to the hype ?

I haven't seen anything to suggest that he isn't the bog average mid he was at GWS outside of his AA year. Doesn't get it enough and is prone to make errors. Hopefully there is improvement in him but just at present it is a concern for me.

Maybe your post is 1-2 years premature

 

[Barnzy]

Thought he was very good last night and I’ve been a doubter .

Wasn't good let's not sugarcoat it. But no reason to write him off.

He will get better, a lot better. To me he looked nervy, a bit fumbly and indecisive. To be expected for a new club in such a big game, in a new role, etc etc etc

He's always been a classy player so that what's stood out to me the most. The unexpected skill errors. He's not comfortable yet.

 

[Mr Magic]

Wasn't good let's not sugarcoat it. But no reason to write him off.

He will get better, a lot better. To me he looked nervy, a bit fumbly and indecisive. To be expected for a new club in such a big game, in a new role, etc etc etc

He's always been a classy player so that what's stood out to me the most. The unexpected skill errors. He's not comfortable yet.

I never thought he was a superstar.

I never thought Taranto was a superstar either but it is clear Taranto can cover the ground better than most.

At least Taranto admits after the game there are things to work on. A left foot would be nice

With Hopper, I watch a lot of GWS because I am in NSW. He is handy, a lot rate him, he is not a dud. In GWS they rotate a lot through, it is hard to get a read on him as the rotation seem many are transitional in a production line. It is a bit like Kennedy and Steele, they have to get out to find themselves

I am watching him more closely now he is with RFC. Initially I mentioned he looked a little bulky, I think he looked better last night.

With Hopper at least he has some size and some skill. Does he have a identity problem in the sense his role as he looks a little inbetween?

It is early days. I don't know yet. Does Hopper need to use his size more at contests more in setups.I am not saying he is not brave but there was a bounce and Hopper was out in space and I am thinking how does that suit Hopper's skillset? Should Hopper not be closer to a opponent in closer?? At the same time Hopper, like I said before should watch not getting big because he is not quick. I seen him kick a little off the mark but I assume that will improve.

Hopper is not De Goey but it looks like he has more influence in tight. How does he get better??? More aggression, more vigour, more mobility, more urgency, getting closer to the action maybe. It would make sense Hopper took on blocking roles in opposition set-ups where necessary

It is early days

I think at GWS there was not a lot of fine tuning games of individual players because a lot where coming through in a bunch and clear benchmarks maybe where not easily identifiable because they never knew a set mix given the constant transition and rotation. Even Cameron of GWS now Geelong could go up the ground but was not explored fully until at Geelong which probably comes with a more balanced list there. To me GWS have a lot of good players, high draft picks especially mids. They have no superstar though. There is no Bontempelli at GWS. Because they have so many good players as a collective, especially mids they get a lot of ball and some think some are superstars especially if focusing on stats. Callaghan might be there first superstar if not Tom Green

 

[captain cotch 9]

He was ok last night but will get better.
One thing that stood out was how hard he is to tackle

 

[tigs2010]

Was solid.

Remember when Prestia started he could barely get his foot to make contact with the ball. Now that was a worry

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Was really good


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