Hopgood on the move?

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LB October 13, 2026 at 8:15am

I reckon back north but who knows. I did my blog last week and didn't think this quick there would be a link haha. Was I the talk that Nostradamus took? Hah
Offside October 13, 2026 at 8:21am

I think coming off a poor season into a injury interrupted one if he can get a a contract early he should take it.

I'd be happy if he stayed but also understand if we or he decided its tine to move on
The Badger October 13, 2026 at 8:31am

He may feel that with the back injury and now the ACL that some tax free cash from PNG is the way to go before his body gives out.
- LB > The Badger October 13, 2026 at 9:02am
  
  If they want him. He's not actually a bad signing for them.
Mallee57 October 13, 2026 at 9:51am

Probably Dolphins or Cowboys he's a Queenslander
- LB > Mallee57 October 13, 2026 at 11:29am
  
  Yeah he could have said to the club he wants to head back north to be near family, just do not know.
Parra-all-the-way October 13, 2026 at 9:55am

Tough call, I like him as a player, but just hasn't been able to stay on the park for us, and we have a number of younger and cheaper options coming through in his positions. Its a business after all. Good luck to him!
KENDOZA October 13, 2026 at 10:42am

Not fussed tbh. Koina will be ready by then.
- LB > KENDOZA October 13, 2026 at 11:29am
  
  We hope he is. Plus if his ceiling is what we think it will be, Koina will be better but still an if.
  - KENDOZA > LB October 13, 2026 at 11:57am
    
    Whats your thoughts on bell ? When do you think he will debut in nrl

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"Burton i'm for sure confident. Having Burton, Lenui, Moses, Luai, Sua, Paulo, Hopgood, Jack Williams and maybe Fox and the having young guns like TDS,Iongi, Samrani, Pensini, Tuivati, Teacum brown and then you look in our pathways we are more…"

"It would make sense if we offer 6 money of course he would come early to secure a long term contract. I know people are saying Dogs will keep him, honestly they have pushed him out the door. They gave the reins to Crichton of all people another…"

"Honestly, neither here nor there on him at the moment. If Koina has a big off season I can see the club debuting him round one, especially if Hopgood is on the move. Koina will be 20 next year, can further grow into his body, play 13 and transition…"

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