What word of Hooper being fit?? He was part of the casualty list along with Sutton and Fenton was he not?
Hooper was on the bench vs WSW & Sydney. Think I saw someone say he played 30 mins vs WSW. So he is fit but maybe not at a starting level.
But yes, if he gets more minute he'll score more goals and be more influential. I expect him to be better than Hemed was too, and a positive influence in the changing room because he's shown he's committed to the team.