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Battle of Will: clubs all want a piece of Hoppa, says agent

Wanted ... William Hopoate has become hot property with a number of clubs vying for his attention. Photo: Getty Images

Daniel Lane

June 22, 2011

WILLIAM HOPOATE might be spending two years out of the NRL on a Mormon mission, but that has not stopped several clubs trying to sign him for the 2014 season.

It had been assumed that if Hopoate decided to resume his post-missionary football career it would be with his club, Manly. However, his manager, Tyran Smith, has revealed there has been "a lot of interest" from several clubs, although he has declined to name which clubs have made approaches.

It is understood the 19-year-old Hopoate will announce where his long-term football future lies before the end of the season. "I'm going through contract negotiations now," said Smith, a former New Zealand international. "But, we aren't rushing things. There's been no need to rush things.''

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