Isaiah Papali’i #265

[rex2ce]

Thought I’d post this

 

[hank37w]

Heard audio of him this morning saying he wouldn’t make his mind up until after the World Cup ...

Half way through the word cup he is officially on our payroll. What a dickhead.

 

[WT2K]

No surprise this was left out by every media outlet yesterday

https://twitter.com/x/status/1556808932470837250

 

[hank37w]

Thanks TT I wasn’t aware of that and going off what I read/hear. So I wonder then do we gazump any Parra offer or just roll over ?

No.

He comes here on the agreed contract amount.

Perform and then we can talk about more dollars and incentives. Prove your worth.

 

[coivtny]

Assuming Parramatta are agitating behind the scenes to get IP to backflip, which is a fair bet, I'd ask IP the following question. When you signed with WT, Parramatta had the opportunity to Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon WT's bid but failed to do so for whatever reason. Now they are telling you they really want you to stay. What do you think would happen if you are still signed with WT but have a severe injury in your last game for Parramatta?
The answer is they would drop you like a dirty rag and it would be WT who would have to compensate you while you recover. For that reason you owe it to WT to fulfil your legally-binding contract.

 

[hank37w]

Does anyone have a link to our Chairman's interview with Vossy on SEN this morning? He apparently said we will be following up with him this morning to provide depth to these comments.

Is Lee going to be involved? I guess we're folding then.

 

[hank37w]

If we let his out of this contract then this club just shows its incompetence.

If Papali'i wants out I'd say on two conditions.

Your new contract has to be for 3 years and 25% less than the current contract and in no certain terms he can not sign for Parramatta or Bulldogs.

Or Roorters, Storm or the 'Riff and Wests Tigers get 600k per year for 3 years compensation and a fully paid player pick for 3 years from the signing club on their old club's cap.

In other words, it ain't happening old mate.

 

[hank37w]

We need to find him a decent second row partner to share the work, even IF it costs us Brooks.

Nice try.

 

[The SHADOW]

Taupau NO
Klemmer NO
Papalli NO
Arthur B ?
Arthur J ?
Moses ?
Jesus NO

 

[hank37w]

tossing up a backlfip - who writes this stuff!

Someone who is tossing off.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

No surprise this was left out by every media outlet yesterday

https://twitter.com/x/status/1556808932470837250

If you’re current employer is agitating for you to stay and you have a further few months of existing contract to complete and you are asked publicly about taking / honouring your new contract …. I think some people would choose words carefully not to alienate people in your current environment. Particularly as in this case you’re coach, selectors and fans.
So I’m comfortable in what he said and not about to slash my wrists about it.
WT have a registered (with no who is coaching strings attached) contract.
So please … some of you take a deep breath and reach for those blue zen pills, and chill!

 

[jadtiger]

Silence is needed so much more than what Lee dishes out.

Don't need to talk about every issue.

Agreed,especially when Lee gets bowled for a duck every time he goes out to bat

 

[diedpretty]

"Even if I don’t stay here or I do go next year, I want to make sure that this year has no regrets."

Huh??? If that is what he actually said then i would seriously doubt that he thinks he will be at parra next year.

 

[tigerman 0]

Parramatta want to be very very careful. They can be sued if they induce Papalii to break his contract with WT

Bet they’re shitting themselves

 

[The SHADOW]

Bet they’re shitting themselves

I bet you’re right

 

[Curaeus]

Bet they’re shitting themselves

Probably not-yet! However if they're dumb enough to offer him a new deal or do anything else inconsistent with his WT contract-different matter.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

If you’re current employer is agitating for you to stay and you have a further few months of existing contract to complete and you are asked publicly about taking / honouring your new contract …. I think some people would choose words carefully not to alienate people in your current environment. Particularly as in this case you’re coach, selectors and fans.
So I’m comfortable in what he said and not about to slash my wrists about it.
WT have a registered (with no who is coaching strings attached) contract.
So please … some of you take a deep breath and reach for those blue zen pills, and chill!

Agree, the media loves putting these blokes in a tough spot, and when they smell blood they just keep hammering away to see if they can catch a slip up.
I really don't see how there is a story here aside from the fact that the Eels know their premiership window is nailed shut for the next 4 years or so after this one.
Sheens has said IP will be here next year, that's enough for me.

 

[Westie]

Can we lock this thread until November 1st, its causing to much angst for apparently no reason. He signed a contract thats the end of it.... see you at concord champ

 

[Curaeus]

Can we lock this thread until November 1st, its causing to much angst for apparently no reason. He signed a contract thats the end of it.... see you at concord champ

agree 100%

 

[earl]

“We will seek clarification today from his manager, but I don’t put a lot of stock into it," he said.
"What he was trying to say, I think if I’m reading correctly, is that he wants to focus on this year with Parramatta which is fair enough. It’s well known that we enjoy a contractual relationship with Isaiah and we very much look forward to welcoming him to the club in 2023.

"I expect there will be phone calls made this morning for clarification – just to provide an opportunity for Isaiah and his manager to provide a little bit more depth to those comments. We are very comfortable with where we sit.

“If he wanted to say more, I’m sure he will – either himself directly or through his manager. I don’t want to read into his comments and I don’t want to create any angst between the club and the player.

"I’ll try and put the most positive spin on it and say he is focused on the rest of this year."

I paid out Lee incorrectly because I didn't listen to what he stated. This is fair enough. I wouldn't even bother with reaching out to his manager. If they ask for money you do the old we'll come back to you and come back with a 5% contract revision to the downside. If he wants to sign that contract go for it. If not we stick with the existing contract.