I wouldn't re-sign him, i think he has played his best footy.
This next season will be critical for hopgood in terms of his playing future, he needs a good season and hopefully for him and the eels he can produce at a high level again.
Why any player would want to live in PNG is mind boggling! I know the money but seriously some of these players and staff will be lucky to last 6 months
He was a relatively late bloomer with nrl, only really earning good money this contract. He also has been injury prone which may limit his longevity (he is 28). If I was him I'd definitely be taking the tax free dollar to try to set myself up after footy
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He should take the tax free dollars. His back is farked and will only get worse.
How do you know that?
I wouldn't re-sign him, i think he has played his best footy.
This next season will be critical for hopgood in terms of his playing future, he needs a good season and hopefully for him and the eels he can produce at a high level again.
Why any player would want to live in PNG is mind boggling! I know the money but seriously some of these players and staff will be lucky to last 6 months
He was a relatively late bloomer with nrl, only really earning good money this contract. He also has been injury prone which may limit his longevity (he is 28). If I was him I'd definitely be taking the tax free dollar to try to set myself up after footy