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Jacob Hopper

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txbyhull said:
Just this offseason it’s possible we have up to 13 spots across all 3 types of list spot
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Looking at that list Hopper would be a good get both for midfield balance and experience especially if Yeo misses games through injury. Graham is also a player that has had alot of soft tissue injuries throughout his career
bit of a safety net in ways.

For Richmond i think we dont really need him off the books but the issue is whilst Hopper is on the list it makes the coaches play him in the middle when we should play kids like lalor , Hotton , Smillie , Cumming , McAuliffe there to get experience whilst rebuilding rather than flanks / wings
 

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THE_GUN said:
Very different player to Dev & Graham who are defensive running mids where hopper is more a ball winning mid in the middle but he would be a good player for the eagles as the the player that would get it to Reid/Duursma and add inside depth cheap. As i mentioned he would have already been paid most of his money from Richmond and would probably sign with a new club on a 3 year $1.2 mil deal

The pick it would cost wouldnt really be a factor
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Jokes aside he would help firm up the Eagles and add depth.

A pure inside mid though. Geez. That's something the Eagles never do.

Hence why our midfield is so shallow and Hopper would actually improve depth. And he would definately help supporting the kids in the WAFL.
 
Obeanie1 said:
Jokes aside he would help firm up the Eagles and add depth.

A pure inside mid though. Geez. That's something the Eagles never do.

Hence why our midfield is so shallow and Hopper would actually improve depth. And he would definately help supporting the kids in the WAFL.
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Really we were not joking with txbyhull
Hopper fits the eagles list perfectly but only problem would be to convince him to move out west
atleast baker , graham , Young , Mini and clarke are there to convince him

Would you guys be interested in offering Hugo Ralphsmith $1 mil x 5 years ;)
lets work together on this Broad , HRS , Hopper all for a swap of 4th rounders
 
Orange Agent said:
What do Richmond gain from this? Who the hell are they paying that they would need to do a salary dump. The guy is a model citizen as well.
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Wont need to do a salary dump as there wouldnt be much left to pay on his salary

what Richmond would gain is a nothing pick but more allowing the kids to play in the position
Players like McAuliffe , Lalor , Cumming and hopefully Smillie next season will be looking for game time
 

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THE_GUN said:
Wont need to do a salary dump as there wouldnt be much left to pay on his salary

what Richmond would gain is a nothing pick but more allowing the kids to play in the position
Players like McAuliffe , Lalor , Cumming and hopefully Smillie next season will be looking for game time
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So it's just a list spot? If he's been front loaded I don't know why you wouldn't just play him in VFL or as depth unless a club pays a reasonable pick.
 
Orange Agent said:
So it's just a list spot? If he's been front loaded I don't know why you wouldn't just play him in VFL or as depth unless a club pays a reasonable pick.
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Its all speculation for now but i would doubt he would want to play VFL and may need to find himself a club if he wants to leave.

We supporters sometimes write off players way too early and Hopper had a great 2025 but 2026 is not that great
But if players like Owies , Fantasia and Brodie get contracts the Hopper will have suitors
 
GoEaglesGoSGIO said:
Actually one of Richmonds top 5 players on talent so wont leave.
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He had a good season last year.
The problem is we have so many of the same type of slower mids.
Lalor, Taranto, Prestia, Ross, Hopper.
It was no surprise we played better vs the Eagles with only 2 of them in the team, we could finally move the ball at pace and pressure the oppo spread.
 
Hamingja said:
The game has completely moved away from the type of player Hopper is. I'd be surprised if there were any takers. Richmond would have to do a Bowes type deal to get rid of him and unlike the GC they don't need to force him out because of the cap so they wouldn't do it.
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I agree the game no longer suits these types. I dont see him finding a home. Richmond will keep him as they dont need to free up cap.
 
tiger_tough said:
What's he worth? Don't all rush in at once ;)

Tom Morris said last night that "Jacob Hopper is absolutely gettable". Contracted for 3 more years after this one. I imagine if he was keen to pursue a trade that we'd gladly facilitate it. I feel sorry for the bloke, he was sold a lemon when he chose to come to us. I think he is still good enough to play AFL but unfortunately, we completely misread the way the game was heading when we brought him in along with Taranto whilst already having Prestia. You just can't carry more than one one-dimensional inside mid with no outside game at all. Crows and Pies were motioned as possible suitors.

I'd say if someone was interested, we'd happily pay a fair chunk of his wage for a pick in the 30s in return?

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Hopper "gettable"?

I think he misspoke trying to say disposeable
 

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Hamingja said:
The game has completely moved away from the type of player Hopper is. I'd be surprised if there were any takers. Richmond would have to do a Bowes type deal to get rid of him and unlike the GC they don't need to force him out because of the cap so they wouldn't do it.
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Is there any side that would play him at half back? I'm not sure he's got the quality distribution of a hodge or parker.
 
txbyhull said:
Honestly reckon you’d struggle to even get that. Clubs know that if he leaves it’ll be the Tigers pushing him out to play the kids + he’ll want big money
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Wanting big money?

Who will pay more than he is currently on?

The money won't go up and Tigers likely will need to chip in and cover a portion ongoing as others have suggested.
 
Obeanie1 said:
Wanting big money?

Who will pay more than he is currently on?

The money won't go up and Tigers likely will need to chip in and cover a portion ongoing as others have suggested.
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That’s what I mean, his worth will go down because no one will pay his current $$$
 
If he came free with significant salary paid, i could see the Dogs having a look. Likely we won't have Libba and Treloar next year and we need experience into the side, especially through the middle.

Did alright with Carlton's GWS discard (Kennedy) so why not try with the Tigers?
 
Bald Headed Flog said:
If he came free with significant salary paid, i could see the Dogs having a look. Likely we won't have Libba and Treloar next year and we need experience into the side, especially through the middle.

Did alright with Carlton's GWS discard (Kennedy) so why not try with the Tigers?
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Was thinking the same earlier myself actually.
 
Tigers would need to eat an unprecedented amount of his salary (talking 75%) for anyone to even give up a future 3rd for him. Absolutely finished.
 
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