Pascoe

GNR4LIFE said:
Can’t remember where I posted it, so I’ll just post it again. On one hand, I can see it as a very real possibility that Pap wants to backflip. Playing in one of the form sides of the comp who look on track for another top 4 finish, facing the prospect of going to a club that has nothing going for them. The only plus is that players usually only backflip to stay at their current clubs, and to do that, he’d have to take considerably less than what he will make with us to stay at Parra. They might only be able to pay him what he’s already on which by all reports is only 200k. I can’t see us freeing him from the contract to take up a deal at the Roosters for example. Players don’t usually renege to sign with another club besides the one they are leaving.

As much of a blow as it would be for him to not come, he actually won’t change our fortunes on his own. At best, he will just be another marquee forward at an average club. And their are plenty of those around, i.e Fifita at the Titans, Haas at the Broncos, Lolo at the Cows Api is in great form but his age is a slight concern, plus the possibility he could always come and half arse it. But he is significantly better than what we already have, so Api half arsing it is still an improvement.
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If we don’t take advantage of the two good signings by putting more quality around them next year the cycle of mediocrity will not end. Next few months are crucial for WT recruitment, praying for some luck 🍀
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Can’t remember where I posted it, so I’ll just post it again. On one hand, I can see it as a very real possibility that Pap wants to backflip. Playing in one of the form sides of the comp who look on track for another top 4 finish, facing the prospect of going to a club that has nothing going for them. The only plus is that players usually only backflip to stay at their current clubs, and to do that, he’d have to take considerably less than what he will make with us to stay at Parra. They might only be able to pay him what he’s already on which by all reports is only 200k. I can’t see us freeing him from the contract to take up a deal at the Roosters for example. Players don’t usually renege to sign with another club besides the one they are leaving.

As much of a blow as it would be for him to not come, he actually won’t change our fortunes on his own. At best, he will just be another marquee forward at an average club. And their are plenty of those around, i.e Fifita at the Titans, Haas at the Broncos, Lolo at the Cows Api is in great form but his age is a slight concern, plus the possibility he could always come and half arse it. But he is significantly better than what we already have, so Api half arsing it is still an improvement.
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Pretty sure NRL doesn’t allow backflipping anymore once you sign the contract that’s it now
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Id be surprised if that was the case
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Think clubs were over players backflipping I think the one that made the NRL stop allowing backflipping was DCE backflipping to stay at Manly rather than head to the Titans can’t remember a backflip since that one tbh
 
Glenji95 said:
Think clubs were over players backflipping I think the one that made the NRL stop allowing backflipping was DCE backflipping to stay at Manly rather than head to the Titans can’t remember a backflip since that one tbh
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There’s literally been about three guys force their way out of tigers contracts since. Kick stones and we pack your bags for you.
 
Geo said:
So Mahoney, Kikau Bromwich Bros Kafusi who are going elsewhere next year all want to backflip to and stay with stronger Clubs..don’t think so.. it is a very loser mindset..
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I wouldn't say the dolphins have nothing going for them.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Id be surprised if that was the case
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There was a crazy amount of time to previously change your mind and sign an alternate deal - After the Tedesco and DCE fiascos... That is now gone.
Our contracts are registered - The only way out would be if they had a key man (coach) clause...

Would be surprised if either backflip...
Api won't have many other options now at the money he's getting - And Papalli will only be 27 at the end of his deal with us..
Plenty of time to make a career if we kill his current form.
 
BAGNF05 said:
There’s literally been about three guys force their way out of tigers contracts since. Kick stones and we pack your bags for you.
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Haven't most been whinging we didn't let Brooks out of his contract despite reportedly repeated requests for a release?

If we didn't let Brooks go (Twice) When we have ready replacements - Why would we now be letting our 2 best signings in the last decade out?
 
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GNR4LIFE said:
Can’t remember where I posted it, so I’ll just post it again. On one hand, I can see it as a very real possibility that Pap wants to backflip. Playing in one of the form sides of the comp who look on track for another top 4 finish, facing the prospect of going to a club that has nothing going for them. The only plus is that players usually only backflip to stay at their current clubs, and to do that, he’d have to take considerably less than what he will make with us to stay at Parra. They might only be able to pay him what he’s already on which by all reports is only 200k. I can’t see us freeing him from the contract to take up a deal at the Roosters for example. Players don’t usually renege to sign with another club besides the one they are leaving.

As much of a blow as it would be for him to not come, he actually won’t change our fortunes on his own. At best, he will just be another marquee forward at an average club. And their are plenty of those around, i.e Fifita at the Titans, Haas at the Broncos, Lolo at the Cows Api is in great form but his age is a slight concern, plus the possibility he could always come and half arse it. But he is significantly better than what we already have, so Api half arsing it is still an improvement.
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Put Papalii in our team the first 5 rounds and we've probably won 3 games.... Definitely 2 - And we're only getting stronger.

Api's game and the stuff he orchestrated on his own last night show what a great choice he is..
 
batboy said:
Haven't most been whinging we didn't let Brooks out of his contract despite reportedly repeated requests for a release?

If we didn't let Brooks go (Twice) When we have ready replacements - Why would we now be letting our 2 best signings in the last decade out?
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Brooks $1.1m dollar deal is the stumbling block. It will be a huge test of WT stomach if one of our prized recruits say they don’t want to wear a WT Jersey. Ala garlic sauce
 
batboy said:
I know what you meant man...
But everyone that left had 1-200k more reasons to leave...
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What is the true value of playing in a much stronger team though? Prolonged career and less of a reliance on a small number of senior players has to have big appeal.
 
BAGNF05 said:
What is the true value of playing in a much stronger team though? Prolonged career and less of a reliance on a small number of senior players has to have big appeal.
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True....
But they both had those options and considerations prior to signing yeah?

Papalii can stay for 400k Or Come for 600k...
More than 1/2 a million dollars over the length of his contract -
Whilst finishing his time here with plenty of time still in the game?
Weighed up with making us a more competitive team.

Api - Won an Origin, Won 2 comps.... It's only money now.
 
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