Sione Hopoate, a powerful winger, is looking to make his own mark in the NRL, stepping out of the shadow cast by his famous family. With 460 NRL caps combined between his father and brothers, Hopoate faces the challenge of proving himself on the field. He's aiming to become a valuable asset to the Broncos' backline, alongside Selwyn Cobbo and Jesse Arthars. Saturday's match against the Burleigh Bears will be a crucial test for Hopoate as he strives to secure his spot in the NRL.
Sione Hopoate earns chance to burst out of family’s shadowNow is the time for Sione Hopoate to forge “his own legacy”, and burst from the shadow of his famous family.
Hopoate will be one of several club hopefuls who have been on train-and-trial deals under Maguire, and will battle the Burleigh Bears on Saturday. Between his father, John, and brothers Will, Lehi, Albert and Jamil, the Hopoate family boast 460 NRL caps.The Broncos have history converting trialling players into NRL talent, with Tristan Sailor, Tyson Smoothy and Josh Rogers garnering opportunities.
“He gets to make a statement on the weekend for himself. He’s gotten stronger, he came pretty high up in the biggest improvers in the club for our testing.“He’s making the most of his opportunity. I know the family will be proud of him, and I’m sure all 20 of them will be there at Burleigh. The Broncos’ depth was called into question last year, particularly among their forward pack, as Payne Haas’ injury woes compounded the losses of Thomas Flegler , Kurt Capewell and Keenan Palasia .Jordan Riki and Brendan Piakura the only recognised edge forwards in the squad before Jack Gosiewski’s mid-season move, but Hopoate’s fellow train and trialist, Tristan Powell, has earned his chance to show Maguire he could bolster their stocks.
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