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Jacob Hopper
Personal information
Full name Jacob Hopper
Date of birth (1997-02-06) 6 February 1997 (age 27)
Original team(s) North Ballarat Rebels
Draft No. 7, 2015 national draft
Height / weight 186 cm / 85 kg
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 2
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jacob Hopper (born 6 February 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited from North Ballarat Rebels with pick seven in the 2015 AFL draft. Hopper made his debut against the Gold Coast in round 8 of the 2016 season. In an impressive performance, he earned 32 disposals and nine clearances as the Giants defeated Gold Coast by 91 points.[1][2] For his effort, he was named that round Rising Star nominee.[3]

References

  1. ^ Warren, Adrian (14 May 2016). "GIANTS Stand Tall Over Suns". AAP. Greater Western Sydney Football Club Official Website. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  2. ^ Curley, Adam (14 May 2016). "Hopper Hype and Mohr's Return". AFL Media. Greater Western Sydney Football Club Official Website. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  3. ^ Zell, Alison (16 May 2016). "A Debut to Remember". Greater Western Sydney Football Club Official Website. Retrieved 16 May 2016.