Hooper to Waratahs

[qwerty51]

It makes no sense, it was fucking clear as day where they lost the game to the Sharks. The breakdown turnovers. When Hooper went off Daniel had free reign of the breakdown and caused numerous turnovers and penalties due to pilfers because he wasn't getting cleaned out quick enough. Vaea made something like 10 runs in 10 mins but he was anonymous at the breakdown.

 

[Scotty]

And Hooper is now more than just a fetcher. He is strong runner in his own right.

 

[Shiggins]

That is a very important signing for the tahs. It makes up a good backrow in sydney. Alcock and hooper could be the next pocock and hodgson in 2 years.


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[What2040]

Have hugely high opinion of this fellow. Brums not keeping him does not make sense and congrats to the Tahs. To me he is next in line for Pocock, and by a good measure.

 

[Lee Grant]

Jake has never been a fan of the "fetcher"

Nor have several other SAffer coaches.

 

[SuperGrover]

Brums not keeping him does not make sense and congrats to the Tahs.

It doesn't sound like there was a lot the Brumbies could do. If a decision is motivated by factors outside your control, throwing money and hoping probably isn't going to work.

 

[waratahjesus]

It doesn't sound like there was a lot the Brumbies could do. If a decision is motivated by factors outside your control, throwing money and hoping probably isn't going to work.

According to everyone, Mowen turning down a contract at the Tahs to explore other options was because of the waratahs cancer of nit being able to identify proper talent, so it's only fair this same rules apply here. The brumbies are stupid for letting hooper go.

 

[Brumby Jack]

I wouldn't say stupid at all.

If a players heart/mind is elsewhere, no amount of money could persuade him to stay and this appears to be the case here.

 

[Richo]

Wonder if this will mean selection preference will go to Colby and Ita for the rest of the season, once of course, this is 100% confirmed.

Yes, because when you're on top of your conference you bench your best 7 out of pique.

 

[ChargerWA]

Feel a bit sorry for the Brums. Taking a chance on the kid to have him start to perform and then move on.

But nothing against Hooper, the heart want's what the heart wants.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

According to everyone, Mowen turning down a contract at the Tahs to explore other options was because of the waratahs cancer of nit being able to identify proper talent, so it's only fair this same rules apply here. The brumbies are stupid for letting hooper go.

I dont defend the Tahs too often, as you all know. However, the Tahs cannot be expected to keep every talented kid in NSW to themselves - it just cant happen and it would disastrous for every other franchise if it did happen.

 

[Braveheart81]

Maybe Hooper is looking to upgrade from Dan Palmer and Nic White's cooking to Mr & Mrs Hooper's cooking?

I wonder if he's going to move back home for cheap rent and better food?

 

[Empire]

Yes, because when you're on top of your conference you bench your best 7 out of pique.

Viewed within the scope of a four year plan (as White's tenure has been labelled), it may happen.

I'm not advocating action either way, as I can see the pros and cons in either scenario.

 

[yourmatesam]

As a Brumbies fan this is a major disappointment, I rate Hooper highly and would love to see him stay. As other people have noted, his home is in Sydney and if that's the reason, I can't blame him fpr wanting to go.

 

[Shiggins]

At least he didn't go to the rebels.


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[Brisbok]

Nor have several other SAffer coaches.

You just have to look at the current SA Super Rugby teams. Only the Cheetahs (Brussow) & Lions (Minnie) really have an out and out fetcher in their starting XV's. Neither the Bulls, Stormers nor Sharks really have a dedicated fetcher who plays to the ball.

 

[Slim 293]

Maybe Hooper is looking to upgrade from Dan Palmer and Nic White's cooking to Mr & Mrs Hooper's cooking?

I wonder if he's going to move back home for cheap rent and better food?

If they're set up in Kingston and the surrounds like most of the team they're surrounded by vastly superior restaurants than Manly...

And from what I've seen... Palmer eats pretty well...

 

[Hawko]

I think the movement of Hooper explains why Jake has had a look at Vaea in the 7 jersey this season.

Or maybe the choice of benching Hooper when he was burning the house down was the last straw that saw him want to leave.

The Brumbies will be OK. Once they learn to play Saffer style rugby they won't need a fetcher.

 

[Lee Grant]

More likely Hawko, Hooper had already indicated his intention to leave. They must have had preliminary talks with all players whose contracts ended in 2012 and the Tahs and Rebels must have contacted him early also.

 

[qwerty51]

Who wouldn't want to leave Canberra for the northern beaches of Sydney..