Hopoate's fourth season at Manly was one where he was again instrumental in his team's fortunes, while he began the season slowly in comparison to his previous year with only five tries over the first twenty rounds of the season his defence had improved immensely; helping his side to concede less tries down his side of the field. He went on to score another six tries for the season including four in one game against the South Sydney Rabbitohs and ultimately help his Manly side to their first premiership in over eight years.