Hailing from Leeton in Southern NSW, GIANTS Academy graduate Jacob Hopper is a midfielder who's built a reputation as one of the toughest young midfielders in the AFL. Hopper debuted in his first season at the elite level, earning a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for his impressive debut game. Hopper enjoyed his first injury-free pre-season heading into the 2019 season and has become a significant cog in the GIANTS' engine room. He finished in the top five of the club champion award in both 2019 and 2020.