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Young Hoppa shocker
03 Mar 10 @ 05:14pm
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/young-hoppa-shocker/
EXCLUSIVE
THE son of former Sea Eagles enforcer John Hopoate has been involved in an on-field racial sledging incident in a Harold Matthews Cup match against the Bulldogs.
The Manly Daily can reveal Jamil Hopoate, 16, has been forced to apologise to the Bulldogs player for calling him a black c--t during the trial game two weeks ago.
The Sea Eagles last night confirmed the incident and said steps were being taken to counsel the son of the former club firebrand.
The coach is aware and were making sure the kid understands the seriousness of the allegation and he will be issuing an apology, a club spokesman said.
Its understood Jamil told the club he was retaliating to a sledge by the Bulldogs player, claiming he called him a black Asian c--t.
The promising young player inherited his fathers talent, but will also be forced to wear the same cloak of controversy that saw Hoppa become one of rugby leagues most divisive players.
More details of the incident are being sought.
03 Mar 10 @ 05:14pm
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/young-hoppa-shocker/
EXCLUSIVE
THE son of former Sea Eagles enforcer John Hopoate has been involved in an on-field racial sledging incident in a Harold Matthews Cup match against the Bulldogs.
The Manly Daily can reveal Jamil Hopoate, 16, has been forced to apologise to the Bulldogs player for calling him a black c--t during the trial game two weeks ago.
The Sea Eagles last night confirmed the incident and said steps were being taken to counsel the son of the former club firebrand.
The coach is aware and were making sure the kid understands the seriousness of the allegation and he will be issuing an apology, a club spokesman said.
Its understood Jamil told the club he was retaliating to a sledge by the Bulldogs player, claiming he called him a black Asian c--t.
The promising young player inherited his fathers talent, but will also be forced to wear the same cloak of controversy that saw Hoppa become one of rugby leagues most divisive players.
More details of the incident are being sought.