Hoppa, Norman or Both

I appreciate that it is early days for Hoppa in the #1 jersey and that Adam Reynolds has potentially the best kicking game in the competition, however is he a genuine #1?

Playing as a junior in the 1 jersey is one thing, but his positional play leaves a lot to be desired more so in defense.  Sure Jarryd had the same struggles however he compensation was the fact that he is a devastating runner and ball player.

Fast forward 12 months, I would hate to C-Norm benched or even worst lost to the blue and gold to retain Hoppa in the 1.  

I see Hoppa as a long term 3 or 4 along with Taka.  C-Norm back at 1 with Chrissy and Foz in the halves.  Through Peatsy in at 9 with Choc at lock and .............. WOW!

What everyone else's thoughts?

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  • Im not convinced Norman is a FB either. His passing is his greatest weapon and thats why he wants to play in the halves.

    I understand why people want Foran and Sandow, however I see Norman and Sandow neck and neck in the race for the spare halves slot and the winner is still to be decided. I have Norman slightly in front on performances.

    I may be wrong, but Sandows biggest weapon is his 40/20, but I cant remember seeing any yet.

    I think if we keep Sandow, then Norman will take up a 5/8th role in another team.

    Hoppa, well he needs to prove himself and hasnt yet, and depending on contract talks may also be going.

  • At the moment im wilingl to say good buy to hoppa and next year have young Davis play there or Sandow 

  • 1. Robinson

    2. Falou

    3. Hoppa

    4. Taka

    5. Semi

    I think Norman may move back to QLD with the Tits IMO

    • we be paying him if he does

      3 Falou

      4 Taka

    • Robinson at fullback scares me even more than Hopoate

      Hopoates biggest weapon is his talking and the way he sets up our defensive line from the back. He will improve
  • Paul if it's his decision to leave and the club is agreeable we won't be paying anything. I hope he stays, but not sure what position he will play in.
  • Hoppa is a classic centre and really needs to be moved there sooner rather than later. He's certainly a lot stronger this year and is one of the best in the comp at creating for his winger. He just doesn't have the pace a FB needs. I think Robbo to FB this yr and Norman there next year. I just hope Normy is happy to go back there.
  • Imo Norman will be a gun lock
  • At the moment hoppa is our best full back and Norman is our best 5/8 leave them there till next year. I believe Hoppa's best postion is centre and a real good back up fullback.
  • I'd much prefer Norman at fullback over Slothoate.

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