Isaiah Papali’i #265

[Magpie_Magic]

Gee Ellis was one player who did pretty well for us , can’t bag him at all
can bag out loads of players who have come to us since
wow

That night Gareth and later Benji came off against Easts in that semi was the only reason Saints aren't still waiting "since 79" like Wagon Wheel biscuits.

As for Blair, when the then Australian coach signed him according to the Australian forwards Blair was the gun opponent for NZ. Yes was used wrong and only had 1 good year in 14 under Potter.

And we only missed the 8 in 12 because of the worst shepherd in RL history (that Inu try) allowing a Dogs try to give them a minor premiership.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Can you imagine.

Yes

 

[tig_prmz]

Ellis and Blair were here at the same time?

I think Ellis played less than half the season in 2012. I think he went home for a bit as he was injured. Also, Dwyer might have been injured in 2011.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I think Ellis played less than half the season in 2012. I think he went home for a bit as he was injured. Also, Dwyer might have been injured in 2011.

It was 2011. Against the Dogs at Ctown. Made to walk off the field with a spinal injury. Negligence with a capital N by the club.

 

[batboy]

I think Ellis played less than half the season in 2012. I think he went home for a bit as he was injured. Also, Dwyer might have been injured in 2011.

You're right - He was on crutches with an ankle for a lot of the year.... Was still giving him grief in his first year back at Hull

 

[hsvjones]

Not sure what has happened to this thread but I assume Papa is coming and we move on.

 

[weststigerman]

Not sure what has happened to this thread but I assume Papa is coming and we move on.

Id love to believe that, but I think this will play out more in the off season.

 

[batboy]

Id love to believe that, but I think this will play out more in the off season.

He'll be out of Sydney, Out of the Country (At the world cup)
and it will blow up deluxe....

He'll come back to training - Late January to the victorious club.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Id love to believe that, but I think this will play out more in the off season.

I don’t think so. I think we’ve heard the last of it. Particularly if Parra continue to slide and Arthur’s job is in danger.

 

[weststigerman]

I don’t think so. I think we’ve heard the last of it. Particularly if Parra continue to slide and Arthur’s job is in danger.

I hope you’re right

 

[GCfan]

If our club grows a set and follows the Brydens way he’ll be here next season. The days of caving into petulant children have to be over if we want to turn a corner as a club

 

[Cobarcats]

With Parra trying to re-sign players like Mitchell Moses and also hearing that Marty Taupau is transferring to Parra for the rest of the year, how can they beat our offer to Isaiah Papali'i? TPA's?
This is going to keep tiger fans on edge as this plays out in the off season.

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[The SHADOW]

With Parra trying to re-sign players like Mitchell Moses and also hearing that Marty Taupau is transferring to Parra for the rest of the year, how can they beat our offer to Isaiah Papali'i? TPA's?
This is going to keep tiger fans on edge as this plays out in the off season.

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There’s no edge , he’s coming unless he fights it in court.

 

[Cobarcats]

There’s no edge , he’s coming unless he fights it in court.

I'd like to know how much money and tenure has been offered to Marty.

 

[OzLuke]

Can't see the Tigers backing down on this one....the days of caving to the Slimy are over.

 

[weststigerman]

Can't see the Tigers backing down on this one....the days of caving to the Slimy are over.

I'll believe they're over when he's here for pre-season. Anyone who has asked for a release has eventually got one. Time will tell if those days are over.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Foxsports recycling old news again today and using the Benji non commital during his interview as fuel. I choose to listen to and believe the Sheens comment on the radio last week..."He will be here". We have to stand our ground on this. No matter what. For once I actually think we will.

 

[batboy]

There’s no edge , he’s coming unless he fights it in court.

Court isn't always for the people in the right...
He's part of a players union mate

- I think all and sundry are under-estimating how this can potentially play out.
The only reason he'll be here - Is if we can convince him that he should.
If he's convinced otherwise, I'm telling you - He just won't be here.
He'll leave it to his manager and the RLPA to deal with the mess when he's OS for world cup, Or on Holidays... He won't be here and it won't affect him a bit.
It will become a mental health problem and we'll get shafted.

 

[FinestTigers]

I'll believe they're over when he's here for pre-season. Anyone who has asked for a release has eventually got one. Time will tell if those days are over.

If there was a reasonable genuine reason, then any player can ask for a release at any time,

But, most of the time any reason other than a genuine families concern reason would be very dubious.

This is supposed to be a professional sport so clubs and fans should expect players to honour their contracts without them trying to use childish reasons for an early release.

 

[426Tlgerland]

I think it will be played out when he is OS. Later , it’s been mentioned and I feel it’s coming , play hard tigers