Isaiah Papali’i #265

Earl said:
So you have a contract to buy a house and because it's a nice house and you got a good deal you should chuck more money in ?

Stuff that.
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I don't remember writing that - I was commenting on his value to the club as a player....
The opinion that he's super well paid - or overpaid is hogwash...
Parra just paid more to keep Matterson, He's played 12 games this year - Most off the Bench and Paps has a bigger effect on every game.
 
Look this is just pat for the course with parramatta . They lose a player , and spend the whole next season being treacherous and trying to get the player to renege . Remember Stefano ? That club is the absolute worst . And their fans have the biggest sook in the world when every other fan death rides them . They are no one’s second favourite team . You either are thier supporter or you want them kicked out the comp . There is no in between .
My guess is just like Stefano it will a series of reassurances until the off-season . He won’t be allowed out .
 
Strongee said:
Look this is just pat for the course with parramatta . They lose a player , and spend the whole next season being treacherous and trying to get the player to renege . Remember Stefano ? That club is the absolute worst . And their fans have the biggest sook in the world when every other fan death rides them . They are no one’s second favourite team . You either are thier supporter or you want them kicked out the comp . There is no in between .
My guess is just like Stefano it will a series of reassurances until the off-season . He won’t be allowed out .
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They don't have fans.

Until finals.
Then they come out and act all proud, before some team beats them out of contention.

Been that way since I can remember 😂
 
Demps said:
They don't have fans.

Until finals.
Then they come out and act all proud, before some team beats them out of contention.

Been that way since I can remember 😂
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Fairs fair man - Their fans are nutters.
They've always got massive membership numbers
Always have plenty of fans in the stands

No matter how horrible they're going....
 
diedpretty said:
This article was in the same paper. Laugh at the line " he will get a chance to come up against his future teamates thsi weekend" Yea he will because most of them a re from penriff reggies.

thewest.com.au

Garner 'spewing' about Webster's NRL move

The chance to work with assistant coach Andrew Webster played a part in Luke Garner's decision to sign with Penrith, but the pair's reunion has been scrapped.
thewest.com.au thewest.com.au
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No acces to this one either, can you post it please.
 
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After the Eels' defeat of the Warriors on Friday night, Papali'i would not confirm he would be at the Tigers next season, but nor did he pledge his future to Parramatta.

"That's not my focus at the moment," he said.

"I want to make sure I put my best foot forward in this season that I have here by playing week to week and worrying about my job.

"Whatever happens, happens."

On Thursday, the Tigers dispelled the uncertainty around their rebuild by announcing premiership-winning coach Tim Sheens would resume head coaching duties from next season.

The two most-capped players in Wests Tigers history, Robbie Farah and Benji Marshall, will serve as his assistants, with the latter set to take the reins as head coach from 2025.

"That's great for the club," Papali'i said.

"Obviously everyone was wondering who the coach would be so knowing what their plan is going forward is good for the club. I'm happy for them."

Papali'i has built a relationship with Marshall through his international duties, just as he did with ex-Tigers coach Maguire.

"I've been in some camps with (Marshall) with the Kiwis," Papali'i said.

"He's a good mate ... but that's all I really have to say at the moment."

Tigers five-eighth Adam Doueihi urged Papali'i to honour his contract, saying the joint venture had plenty to offer.

"We're definitely a club on the rise," he said.

"We've made another really good signing in (dual premiership-winning hooker) Api Koroisau for next year. And with Tim, Benji and Robbie coming on board, it's only going to be good for us.

"If (Papali'i) comes, it's definitely going to be a big boost for us on the edge."
 
Demps said:
Don't even worry about it,
Like @Earl said.

Journalists just looking for a story that may not exist.

Contracts are signed.
We have the power.
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Yeah i have to say i agree with that, i dont know what people want him to say his only concern atm is what is happening with the Eels they are going to play finals, im pretty sure thats where his focus is right now.

Fishing for comments creative writing i cant see him even agitating knowing where the club is in regards to coaching for the next 5 years.
 
stryker 69 said:
No get out clauses?
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I’m sure I read in the papers or it may have been in the commentary during the Parra game that he didn’t have any clause in relating to coaching. Take it with a grain of salt.

but these are a pro footballers changing rosters and coaches is no new thing and posts always change. When he signed there were already rumours and reports that Madge’s job was on the line. I still think it’s media crap, Parra or his manager playing silly buggers.
 
Yea.....those quotes should not be filling any Tigers fans with much confidence

Reads like someone who doesn't particularly mind if he wont be here next year....
 
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