Richmond Tigers star Jacob Hopper was left fuming after he was forced to leave the field injured in their loss to the Demons. Hopper, who had been in impressive form for the Tigers this season, suffered the injury in the third quarter of the match and was unable to return. The Tigers went on to lose the match by 20 points, leaving Hopper frustrated and disappointed.
‘It’s really frustrating,’ Hopper said after the game. ‘I’ve been feeling really good this year and I was looking forward to playing a big part in the team’s success. But this injury has put a spanner in the works.’
Hopper said he was unsure of the extent of the injury, but he was hoping it would not be too serious. ‘I’m going to get it checked out tomorrow and see what the damage is,’ he said. ‘Hopefully it’s nothing too serious and I can get back on the field as soon as possible.’
The Tigers will be hoping that Hopper’s injury is not serious, as they look to bounce back from their loss to the Demons. The Tigers are currently sitting in seventh place on the AFL ladder, and they will need to win most of their remaining games to qualify for the finals.