Apisai Koroisau #263

[sparci]

I haven't seen anyone suggest we rip up his contract

why would they, hes the best hooker in the game, that would be a classic tigers move and that sort of mindset of having the perfect image for this club is part of the reason we're in this rut. whole organization is too nice, what api said was true, the only thing that's gonna change that is on field performances and you aint getting that with below average players that are nice. I've said it heaps before this club worries too much about how it's perceived by the kids instead of winning games on the field

 

[finnzo]

He can say what ever he wants haha he’s the one who has signed the contract and is actually comming to play for us hahaha the jokes on him haha few to many beers before getting in front of the microphone I think

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

I prefer to give people the benefit of the doubt when possible, and Api has handled himself admirably when asked about his move to the Tigers over the last few weeks. He had a belly full of piss and had no doubt spent a good portion of the hours leading up to his gaffe being heckled by his Panthers teammates. No real harm done, and I sure he regrets it as well.

All that aside, no one in their right mind moves on 1 of the best hookers in the game over a minor mishap like that. We signed Api to do a job, and leaving this in the past is the best way to ensure he does it.

Yep 💯 agree.

Api is a decent bloke and presents as such.
I’m sure if he had his time again he'd rethink those comments. Spur of the moment and emotions play a large part and of course alcohol as well.

Wests privately contacted him and his manager.

The situation was actioned both last night and today, It's been dealt with and dealt with privately. We can move on now.

Api becomes the 1st WT signing who is an incumbent Origin player since Terry Hill (99/00)

 

[sheer64]

Api welcome to the West's Tigers retirement village. Here you will find far less stressful activities and a guaranteed shorter playing season. Enjoy your stay.

 

[Conbat07]

On a bender after winning the GF, wow. Thought it was funny, next year when win the GF jokes on the riff 🤣🤣

 

[Alltheway]

Ciraldo has currently brought no one of note with him to the dogs, personally i see another Trent Barrett situation

It yet, but will do! Chriton is tipped to follow him and there will be others. Think who from their state cup team is going to get a start ahead of their first team? I know if I was a half in Penrith I’d be looking else where!

 

[Halbrowne61]

I watched 360 last night i dont usually because Kent and Braith are flogs but.... Kent hit the nail on the head not just with the Api & Fisher-Harris things but with the Panthers in general.
They are bad winners and carry on like 16 yr olds not only do they disrespect their opponents as a group they do it individually.
Theres no doubt they are a good team and probably will be for many years to come but they are far from humble, they even disrespect their own club saying they are the best Penrith team ever.
One day that culture will bite them on the arse, all it takes is a couple of ACL's or a few recruitment blunders and they come back to the pack.

Or a porn video !

 

[Halbrowne61]

I reckon that's why gadget contacted his manager yesterday

And let’s not forget their CEO Fletcher got in on the act as well. Hope he gets some come uppance next year as well.
Hope Panthers( who I do admire as a footy team) have some off field issues that make the CEO look like a goose.

 

[426Tlgerland]

He will be fine , full of piss and bad manners after the GF , brain was probably soaked in beers
nothing to see , yes not a good look but he will get the winning try against the riff first round next year

 

[BAGNF05]

We're very lucky to have two significant players coming from grand final teams next year. We complain about lack of recruitment but buying quality like this is very good.

I'm not worried about what they've said, I'm interested in what attitude they bring to offseason and training. I hope they try to impose expectations and can lead by example. Media talk is worthless.

Good players yes. Are they the leaders this club needs? You would have to have some doubts.

 

[bathursttiger1]

He can say what ever he wants haha he’s the one who has signed the contract and is actually comming to play for us hahaha the jokes on him haha few to many beers before getting in front of the microphone I think

He should have engaged the brain before the mouth.

 

[TSP]

It’s a bit usual to hear of a player bagging us before he actually arrives instead of after he leaves. Thats a new one for the books.

A new low and consistent with public perceptions of the running joke we’ve become.

I think he should at least miss some games over it, he’s brought us into disrepute.

I can’t imagine us taking any real action. Just Lee mumbling away and Api still too pissed to understand any of it.

 

[BAGNF05]

You're watching the wrong video....
The one in question was from yesterday when he scoffed at winning with the Tigers in his speech.

I'm not fussed - He'll play when he gets here....
If someone asked me how we'll go next year - They'd get a similar response
(And I been round here way longer than Api will ever be)

Fear is he brings the Moses Mbye / Josh Reynolds mentality. Once decent players who just become average or injured on the big bucks. Not a good start.

 

[Odessa]

True but I’m wondering about how his new teammates think. I know they’ll possibly laugh on the outside, cause that’s the blokey thing to do,but subconsciously has a bad precedence been set. Ie we can’t possibly win a comp, even our major signing is saying we can’t.
Whether he was half full or not I personally don’t think it was necessary or appropriate.
And I for one applaud Lee for contacting his manager about it.
So call me a snowflake if you want but my thoughts for the WT run deeper than that.

Good reply but Api is here to improve the team if he can help get us to 8/9th spot it's a win win and hopefully bringing some new players into the squad from the juniors and showing them what it takes to be a winner on the field

 

[Go_You_Good_Things]

It’s a bit usual to hear of a player bagging us before he actually arrives instead of after he leaves. Thats a new one for the books.

A new low and consistent with public perceptions of the running joke we’ve become.

I think he should at least miss some games over it.

Nah TSP, I think it was a belly full of beer talking.
He's spoken very well about coming here while IP was playing the media.

 

[TSP]

And I guess we should feel lucky that being a Panther he didnt get arrested for doing something sick and perverted, blaming a victim or other dog act.

 

[BAGNF05]

I watched 360 last night i dont usually because Kent and Braith are flogs but.... Kent hit the nail on the head not just with the Api & Fisher-Harris things but with the Panthers in general.
They are bad winners and carry on like 16 yr olds not only do they disrespect their opponents as a group they do it individually.
Theres no doubt they are a good team and probably will be for many years to come but they are far from humble, they even disrespect their own club saying they are the best Penrith team ever.
One day that culture will bite them on the arse, all it takes is a couple of ACL's or a few recruitment blunders and they come back to the pack.

Not many rugby league players at any level would be that proud of their behaviour on a mad Monday. Surprised they do these fan days the following day with their players being so weathered. Won’t surprise me if that changes next year.

 

[TSP]

Nah TSP, I think it was a belly full of beer talking.
He's spoken very well about coming here while IP was playing the media.

Fair enough. Im not too perturbed, but it’s an annoyance.

 

[TSP]

Not many rugby league players at any level would be that proud of their behaviour on a mad Monday. Surprised they do these fan days the following day with their players being so weathered. Won’t surprise me if that changes next year.

Yeah.

Off the park, the Panthers shouldn’t be seen in groups of more than three.

Conceited, arrogant, self entitled tools they’ve become.

But it’s a lot of fun watching them self harm in the media. Should happen every week.

Dickhead team, Ivans fault a lot of it.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Good players yes. Are they the leaders this club needs? You would have to have some doubts.

I’m sure someone like Hastings will remind them about the team they’ve signed to play with.