Isaiah Papali’i #265

[Telltails]

It’s the repeating principle of being walked on again we need to stop , this is a line in the sand moment for the club

I get that but we are a also dealing with one of the most in form players in the comp and if he digs his heels how far do we go to make a player come who doesn't want to?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I get that but we are a also dealing with one of the most in form players in the comp and if he digs his heels how far do we go to make a player come who doesn't want to?

How do you know this? I have read his comments and believe he is taking middle ground. No doubt the Eels are embarrassed he is the form second row forward in the comp and re-signed Brown ahead of him. I'd suggest he is acting on advice.

 

[stryker 69]

I get that but we are a also dealing with one of the most in form players in the comp and if he digs his heels how far do we go to make a player come who doesn't want to?

Tough position for the club to be in. That’s why the NRL needs to step in to help.

 

[hank37w]

The NRL have it listed as the first item on the agenda for the 30th February 2032

Findings to be released at the meeting scheduled for the 12th of Never.

 

[hank37w]

The Mole has just published this:
The Isaiah Papali'i backflip crisis is officially over, with the Kiwi star assuring the Tigers that he will join them next season.

Crisis? What Crisis?

 

[Telltails]

How do you know this? I have read his comments and believe he is taking middle ground. No doubt the Eels are embarrassed he is the form second row forward in the comp and re-signed Brown ahead of him. I'd suggest he is acting on advice.

I don't know - Everything I discuss is from the same sources that all things are discussed on here - apart from the few who have other avenues. It stands to reason to me that it is very likely he would want to stay at Parramatta based on his form, where they are placed, and the fact that they have made provisions to increase his salary - compared to what we are offering.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I don't know - Everything I discuss is from the same sources that all things are discussed on here - apart from the few who have other avenues. It stands to reason to me that it is very likely he would want to stay at Parramatta based on his form, where they are placed, and the fact that they have made provisions to increase his salary - compared to what we are offering.

Arthur made reference to this which does not reflect well on him or the Eels. Imo WTs will not allow the Eels to utilise this "allocation".

 

[beachtiger]

I actually thought his comments were respectful and showed integrity. The guy is playing in a team that are in the hunt for a premiership.

If roles were reversed and we had a player do that to us whilst we were hunting for a premiership we’d all be livid.

 

[hank37w]

I'm so sick of this. It's always the Sydney clubs too. I don't care if he comes and sits on the victor at lichhardt.

Do not cave here tigers. We've made recruitment decisions off the back of his signature.

He won't be sitting on any Victor at Leichhardt, if he wants to be stubborn he'll be pushing the mower.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Crisis? What Crisis?
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Following on from crime of the century, and that's what it would seem against us WT supporters at this point, if he doesn't fulfil his commitment.

We showed him the money, so only right that Papali'i comes here to take it.

 

[Telltails]

Arthur made reference to this which does not reflect well on him or the Eels. Imo WTs will not allow the Eels to utilise this "allocation".

They will be doing all they can to retain him I think they have made that evident

 

[NT_Tiger]

I get that but we are a also dealing with one of the most in form players in the comp and if he digs his heels how far do we go to make a player come who doesn't want to?

As far as the wording in his contract allows

 

[twentyforty]

Gould said we could lose 5 or 6 players by sacking Maguire.

 

[hank37w]

"If (Papali'i) comes, it's definitely going to be a big boost for us on the edge."

Can't stand all this negative "IF" talk.

He's coming and he's here for at least 3 years, get used to it.

Don't really want to talk too tough and get his nose out of joint, but jeez we have been soft in the past.

 

[tiger_one]

How did he die?

I am wrong about this and apologise 100% - I was mixing him up with Ryan Tandy.

 

[tiger_one]

He didn’t

You're right - I was thinking about Ryan Tandy.

 

[tiger_one]

Really? Didn’t hear that one

So so sorry - I was wrong, I was thinking of Ryan Tandy.

 

[rex2ce]

I get that but we are a also dealing with one of the most in form players in the comp and if he digs his heels how far do we go to make a player come who doesn't want to?

As far as it takes, can’t see how we’d lose, he’ll have no football and no pay if he digs his heels in, he has signed a legal contract, not a pretend one

 

[Bob]

it just proves signing contracts 18 months out doesn’t work.

The player either signs and then angles an immediate release on more money, or reneges on the contract if their value improves.

 

[Telltails]

As far as it takes, can’t see how we’d lose, he’ll have no football and no pay if he digs his heels in, he has signed a legal contract, not a pretend one

In theory it sounds great but no one in the game wants to see a quality player not playing other than disgruntled WTs supporters. It won't sit well with anyone players or managers - especially when most can understand why he has reservations. First big challenge for Benji and Sheens - but Parra are not going to go away with this and you would have to assume that's where he feels most connected.