AFL Trade News: Jacob Hopper has been traded to Richmond.
Richmond receive Jacob Hopper, 53, 63.
GWS receive 2023 1st Rd, pick 31.
Hopper was selected at pick 7 in the 2015 AFL Draft by GWS.
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“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,”
“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.” Richmond GM of Football Talent Blair Hartley.
TRADE DETAILS
Richmond receive
Jacob Hopper, 53, 63
GWS receive
2023 1st Rd, pick 31
Source: Peter Ryan, Mitch Cleary, Richmond
Image: GWS Giants
Fantasy Impact: Jacob Hopper averaged 66.1pts from 7 games in 2022 at GWS, he scored a season high 83pts against the Bulldogs in Round 22.
He averaged 19.3 disposals, 2.9 marks & 3.0 tackles.
Hopper scored fewer than 80pts in 71.4% of games.
He should be used at a high rate as an inside midfielder at the Tigers, expect strong centre bounce usage.
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There is obvious scoring upside potential for Hopper in 2023 compared to his 2022 output, he is a consideration for season long fantasy with what should be a clear run in a midfield role. Hopper has been relatively injury free over his career but is coming off an injury interrupted 2022 season, it is worth monitoring his pre-season closely.
He’s an option just beyond the premium midfielders in single season draft leagues.
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