Jacob Hopper [merged]

[Andyy]

When you include last year's CCJ trade that got us pick 19 it looks even better.


In: Taranto, Hopper, Tarrant, 40, 53, 63.

Out: 12, F1, 31, 42, 47, 70, Coleman-Jones.


ps. Pick 40 last year was converted into pick 29 (Banks). I could be cheeky and say Sonsie instead who was the pick before as having three picks in a row allowed us last year to take the 'risk' with Sonsie. Include Sonsie in the above and it's a knockout deal  .

Damn man when you put it like that we've made out like stuffing bandits lmao.

Fanks Norf

[DCrane]

Welcome Jacob
Our recruiters will earn their money getting a good player with picks that late,as we need a key forward the most it makes  it even tougher.
They may try to trade up a bit as some clubs want points and not picks.

That would be great but how can we do it?

[camboon]

A few clubs need points for father / sons and if we offer a combination of picks that add up to more than their current higher pick they may be tempted.

[DCrane]

Would be good if we could get chump change for Castagna or RCD and aim for Brisbane's 38

[one-eyed]

Brereton reckons Hopper will win our B&F.

Dermie added Hopper has more tricks (eg: sidestep in traffic) than Taranto and is a better kick to advantage.

[one-eyed]

Hops in the Yellow & Black


https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1580010982989930496

[one-eyed]

HOPPER JOINS TIGERS IN GIANT TRADE

Jon Ralph
HeraldSun
12 October 2022

Damien Hardwick will aggressively chase Tom Hafey’s record of four premierships as Richmond coach after a dream trade period that saw the Tigers secure Jacob Hopper without the loss of ruckman Ivan Soldo.

The Tigers on Tuesday clinched the Hopper trade deal by handing over pick 31 and a future first-rounder for the GWS midfielder, pick 53 and 63.

As the Herald Sun revealed on Monday, the Tigers were desperate to retain Canberra-raised Soldo because they believe the AFL will introduce a five-person bench next year that will allow them to play two rucks.

Instead of having to hand over the king’s ransom for Soldo the Tigers in effect handed over a future first-rounder they will hope is in the mid-teens and only gave up 345 draft points (equal to selection 45) in this year’s draft.

GWS was aware they secured a deal that favoured them when they received picks 12 and 19 for Tim Taranto so were happy to agree to the Hopper deal, with both parties satisfied the cumulative parts of the deal were a win-win.

The Tigers want to take some selections in November’s draft and 53 and 63 will be much higher in the draft order by the time rivals pass up some of their selections in a draft with about 50 live picks.

Three-time premiership coach Hardwick had said earlier this year he would depart Richmond when their premiership window had been slammed shut but instead it has been ripped back open.

The Tigers have secured two inside mids in Tim Taranto and Hopper to rejuvenate their midfield and believe they have elite kids only recently drafted and emerging players like Noah Balta, Shai Bolton and Liam Baker who will keep them in contention.

New GWS coach Adam Kingsley, who finished up at Richmond, is known to believe rucks must be able to contribute strongly around the ground if they are hold their spot in the side.

So in the end Richmond’s determination to keep Soldo and the Giants’ other trade priorities helped keep Soldo at Punt Road, 12 months after he knocked back a hefty Western Bulldogs offer.

Richmond list boss Blair Hartley said the seven-year deal offered to Hopper was reflective of the club’s long-term hopes for the former GWS academy player.

“Jacob has a skill set that we know can help us across the coming years, so it is very exciting to secure this trade with the Giants,” he added.

“At only 25, we believe Jacob’s best is yet to come, and we look forward to him continuing to build off the outstanding seasons of AFL football he has already put together.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-period-follow-all-the-latest-news-on-the-big-deals-as-it-happens/news-story/bd7a529ec72ba483cdc51d310d666ebb

[one-eyed]

"Richmond and Blair (Hartley) were outstanding in their dealings. They held nothing back, the negotiations were made a lot easier by that. We had to split the deals, but Richmond were great."

- Jason McCartney on the Hopper deal

https://twitter.com/traderadio/status/1580003773656666112

[mightytiges]

Those very complimentary comments from McCartney will only aid us in the future when we are chasing a player. Players will choose us not only because of our club and culture but also because they know we will get a fair deal done and not stuff everyone around.

Hops in the Yellow & Black


https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1580010982989930496

Melbourne's weather says hi  .

[one-eyed]

Hopper will be interviewed on SEN shortly. Tune in.

[Tiger Khosh]

Hopper press conference at Punt Rd.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1236517/hopper-press-conference?videoId=1236517&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1665536839001

[Tiger Khosh]

Spoke very well and confidently. Looks to have leadership potential.

[one-eyed]

Hopper interviewed by Dwayne Russell on SEN.

Summary:

* Not specific point to moving. Grateful to GWS and enjoyed his 9 years there.

* Last season it was frustrating being injured. Had a lot more time to think and chat to family, friends and his management. Partner from Victoria.

* Deal now done. He's pumped!

* As a junior growing up pre-GWS, you did think about playing for a Victorian club. While he enjoyed being a part of a new club building the game in Western Sydney, there's always been a part in him to play in Victoria for a big club like Richmond.

* Pumped and really looking forward to playing in front of the Tiger Army and their big crowds.

* Dusty with other senior Tigers in the meeting. Spoke highly of the club and its people. Seemed like great people - players, coaches & staff - to be a part of.

* Had plenty of options (Dwayne mentioned Geelong). In the end you've got to do what feels right and Richmond felt right. Geelong is a great club as is GWS and Richmond.

* One of the toughest decisions he's had to make. By the middle of the year it felt like a decision needed to be made and glad he's made it. Lucky now to play for such a great footy club.

* He's been around long enough to understand at this time of the year people come and people go. Asked about midseason moves: It would be strange for people to move midseason.

* Taranto and himself are supporting each other as good mates. It was never discussed that we should move together. Both of us pumped.

* With Leon Cameron moving on, it felt if I was going to make a change then this would be a good time to do it. Plenty of change going on at GWS but he reckons they will do what is right for them.

* Each year he is looking to grow and get better. New opportunity to grow in a new environment as well as having new people around that see him differently too.

* 7-year deal. Feels like home and feels that commitment is locking us into a period of success. People do look for job security but when you get to the midpoint of your career you do look for some long-term commitment. Has no idea the make-up of his contract (what he's getting paid each year across the 7 years). He just plays footy and leaves all that to his manager.

* You obviously make life decisions that are bigger than footy but ultimately you want to win a flag and I desperately want to win a flag.

[one-eyed]

Here's the audio of Hopper's interview on SEN:

LISTEN HERE: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=1050783

[one-eyed]

https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1580027641955950592