Hoppa was with Wests-Tigers when he tried the rectal probe. Disgraceful act and I seem to recall he was cut by the Tiges as a result. Manly gave him another chance and he repaid them by the Galloway high shot. Contract torn up and end of story.
I'm not saying that the Roosters should tear up his contract as everyone deserves a second chance. But given the video evidence and that Morrison accused him of an eye gouge on the field at the time that it happened, it's pretty clear that it was an eye gouge and he should admit as such and cop whatever punishment the judiciary sees fit to hand down.
This talk of denial, lack of intent, it's not part of his game, heat of battle, some of which is coming from the club, effectively condones his actions and I think that is indefensible.