Canberra Raiders re-sign Albert Hopoate on two year deal

Post by **greeneyed** » July 30, 2021, 6:59 pm

Albert Hopoate agrees to terms for two year extension with Canberra Raiders

The Canberra Times is reporting that Albert Hopoate has agreed to terms for a two year contract extension with the Canberra Raiders. Hopoate, recruited from the Sea Eagles on a one year deal for 2021, is presently on a contract outside the Raiders' top 30. He did not join the Raiders' NRL bubble on the Gold Coast, and will be one of a number of NSW Cup players to feature in the Canberra Raiders Cup this weekend.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14280

bonehead · Post by **bonehead** » July 30, 2021, 7:13 pm

good, let's see what he can do before we let him slide

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BadnMean · Post by **BadnMean** » July 30, 2021, 7:49 pm

Interesting one.

It was him and HSS putting up the best performances of our reggies backs at the start of the season (including Timoko and Semi in those they bettered) - but they both got injured and leapfrogged just when positions came available.

No idea what Hoppa's best position is yet but he's probably worth a punt in the 30.

zim · Post by **zim** » July 30, 2021, 7:55 pm

Good depth signing. Hoping to see HSS too soon.

Seiffert82 · Post by **Seiffert82** » July 31, 2021, 5:56 pm

Good news.

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Post by **Matt** » July 31, 2021, 7:26 pm

I think this is good news.
Looks like he just needs some footy under his belt. Been injured far too often.

EJ · Post by EJ » July 31, 2021, 8:52 pm

Absolutely worth keeping on. Good news.

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Post by **greeneyed** » September 11, 2021, 7:53 pm

Canberra Raiders re-sign Albert Hopoate on two year deal

The Canberra Times is reporting that the Canberra Raiders have now settled a contract with young outside back Albert Hopoate. He agreed to terms in July and he will now join the senior squad in 2022.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

bonehead · Post by **bonehead** » September 11, 2021, 7:56 pm

good, talent that just needs some footy

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zim · Post by **zim** » September 11, 2021, 9:05 pm

Good stuff.

RedRaider · Post by **RedRaider** » September 12, 2021, 2:30 pm

Hopefully he has overcome his shocking injury run. Having done his ACL twice. I've not seen him play much so hopefully 2022 can be a good year for him.

bonehead · Post by **bonehead** » September 12, 2021, 4:18 pm

RedRaider wrote:Hopefully he has overcome his shocking injury run. Having done his ACL twice. I've not seen him play much so hopefully 2022 can be a good year for him.

a mate of mine coached him in schoolboy rep, he's been telling me how good he can be for a while just needs to get the help with training techniques to stop injuries, apparently he used to just do whatever he thought was right as extras.

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Botman · Post by **Botman** » September 12, 2021, 7:07 pm

Very interested to see if he can get himself up the pecking order. Talent is there. Just gotta stay healthy and get some good footy on field.