Isaiah Papali’i #265

[GNR4LIFE]

I watched him from Mt Albert secondary school days and have followed the Warriors since their inception, you clearly know nothing about how he performed there. He was terrible and a hand brake, keep your delusional view going champ, ask any true Warriors supporter how he went.

He left when he was 21 for Gods sake. He was still a kid.

 

[Wiz]

I got you bro.

Reigning premiers Penrith have signed Kiwi international Isaiah Papali’i from wooden-spooners Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.

Just weeks after a failed bid to lure David Fifita to join the Panthers prize-winning pack, Ivan Cleary has struck back with Papali’i to be released from the final year of his lucrative Tigers deal.

Papali’i’s Tigers salary had increased to about $750,000 over the last two years due to ratchet clauses in his contract, but the club granted him permission to explore his options after a meeting between his management and CEO Shane Richardson last month.
Rival clubs were made aware Papali’i, 25, was available from 2025 at last weekend’s Magic Round. His exit has been just 18 months into what was initially a three-year Tigers deal, which he had second thoughts about last season, after his initial rise to prominence at Parramatta.

The Panthers moved swiftly for the 2021 Dally M second-rower of the year, announcing his signing on Thursday morning.
“We’re thrilled to have secured Isaiah’s services for the next three seasons,” Panthers rugby league CEO Matt Cameron said.
“Not only does Isaiah bring a wealth of experience and leadership capabilities to our club, but he’s also a world-class forward who has proven himself at the highest level.”
Papali’i’s arrival at Penrith comes after the club granted James Fisher-Harris an early release on compassionate grounds to return to New Zealand and the Warriors next season.


With the best part of $1 million to play with, coach Ivan Cleary pursued Titans star Fifita with a $2.5 million, three-year deal with the premiers willing to reshape their forward pack given their varying depth at prop and back row.
The move for Papali’i heralds a similar investment in Penrith’s edges, where Liam Martin already holds status as an elite second-rower on the Panthers right side.
Papali’i’s shift from the Tigers, where he was first signed by Michael Maguire but struggled to replicate his best form under Tim Sheens and then Benji Marshall, heralds the start of a significant roster shake-up at the joint venture.
“This is purely about getting our salary cap in better shape and it’s not a simple thing to do,” Richardson said in a Tigers statement. “Effective salary cap management is so important in this business, and it’s a puzzle you simply must get right if you want to be a successful NRL club.”
Marshall added that he expects Papali’i to see out the rest of 2024 at the Tigers because: “he is a man of high integrity and strong principles, and I know he will continue to live by our standards until he leaves at the end of this season.”
Richardson flew to the UK on Tuesday night scouting potential signings and seeking expressions of interest from Super League clubs for several Tigers players.

Five-eighth Jayden Sullivan, who is set to earn around $600,000 in the final seasons of his four-year deal, centre Brent Naden and veteran back-rower John Bateman are among those the club is willing to offload in a bid to rejuvenate Marshall’s roster.

Papali’i’s release continues the horse-trading between the two western Sydney outfits, with Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva to join former teammate Api Koroisau at the Tigers next year.

Legend. Thanks mate.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Has anyone got the Sydney Morning Herald article “Why Tigers Are Sending Marquee Man Papali’i to Penrith”?

Position on ladder not helping? Spent too much on halves???

I got you bro.

Reigning premiers Penrith have signed Kiwi international Isaiah Papali’i from wooden-spooners Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.

Just weeks after a failed bid to lure David Fifita to join the Panthers prize-winning pack, Ivan Cleary has struck back with Papali’i to be released from the final year of his lucrative Tigers deal.

Papali’i’s Tigers salary had increased to about $750,000 over the last two years due to ratchet clauses in his contract, but the club granted him permission to explore his options after a meeting between his management and CEO Shane Richardson last month.
Rival clubs were made aware Papali’i, 25, was available from 2025 at last weekend’s Magic Round. His exit has been just 18 months into what was initially a three-year Tigers deal, which he had second thoughts about last season, after his initial rise to prominence at Parramatta.

The Panthers moved swiftly for the 2021 Dally M second-rower of the year, announcing his signing on Thursday morning.
“We’re thrilled to have secured Isaiah’s services for the next three seasons,” Panthers rugby league CEO Matt Cameron said.
“Not only does Isaiah bring a wealth of experience and leadership capabilities to our club, but he’s also a world-class forward who has proven himself at the highest level.”
Papali’i’s arrival at Penrith comes after the club granted James Fisher-Harris an early release on compassionate grounds to return to New Zealand and the Warriors next season.


With the best part of $1 million to play with, coach Ivan Cleary pursued Titans star Fifita with a $2.5 million, three-year deal with the premiers willing to reshape their forward pack given their varying depth at prop and back row.
The move for Papali’i heralds a similar investment in Penrith’s edges, where Liam Martin already holds status as an elite second-rower on the Panthers right side.
Papali’i’s shift from the Tigers, where he was first signed by Michael Maguire but struggled to replicate his best form under Tim Sheens and then Benji Marshall, heralds the start of a significant roster shake-up at the joint venture.
“This is purely about getting our salary cap in better shape and it’s not a simple thing to do,” Richardson said in a Tigers statement. “Effective salary cap management is so important in this business, and it’s a puzzle you simply must get right if you want to be a successful NRL club.”
Marshall added that he expects Papali’i to see out the rest of 2024 at the Tigers because: “he is a man of high integrity and strong principles, and I know he will continue to live by our standards until he leaves at the end of this season.”
Richardson flew to the UK on Tuesday night scouting potential signings and seeking expressions of interest from Super League clubs for several Tigers players.

Five-eighth Jayden Sullivan, who is set to earn around $600,000 in the final seasons of his four-year deal, centre Brent Naden and veteran back-rower John Bateman are among those the club is willing to offload in a bid to rejuvenate Marshall’s roster.

Papali’i’s release continues the horse-trading between the two western Sydney outfits, with Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva to join former teammate Api Koroisau at the Tigers next year.

Did it answer the why question?

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

He left when he was 21 for Gods sake.

How many Warriors games did you watch in the time period he was there? He was dogshit, age doesn't matter, he was overrated as a schoolboy Union player. Do your research before you embarrass yourself.

 

[tigerman80]

The only issue I have with this…what message does it send to our up and comers….and other “marquee” potentials joining us….if a “star” player Wants out, doesn’t believe in the direction our club is going…they too will want to join a top 4 club…..forget about attracting another so called marquee player….

Or how about if your here and on good money and your playing terrible we will tell you see you later

 

[GNR4LIFE]

How many Warriors games did you watch in the time period he was there? He was dogshit, age doesn't matter, he was overrated as a schoolboy Union player. Do your research before you embarrass yourself.

He said, she said. He was the most destructive forward in the game when he went to Parra. So if what you say is true, maybe the Warriors were the problem.

 

[BAGNF05]

Turuva & Luai for Garner & Paps.

It’s a win for us hands down.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Has potential under a winning system - compared to our system.

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[rugbygoated]

I find it very cringeworthy people are saying Papali'i is the best player at our club leaving? The agenda well and truly here. Api is by a country mile. Papali'i has made a pattern of silly errors, jogging, missed tackles, giving up, over the past 2 years. Good riddance. He might go well at another club, but he was never going to do well here

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Turuva & Luai for Garner & Paps.

It’s a win for us hands down.

Not if they go backwards in our system.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Turuva & Luai for Garner & Paps.

It’s a win for us hands down.

We thought Sezar and Sullivan for Brooks was also a win.

 

[rugbygoated]

Turuva & Luai for Garner & Paps.

It’s a win for us hands down.

Yep. I'd prefer we go after Sorenson rather than Garner though. Garner is in the top team and recency bias on his form doesn't guarantee him being consistent for a bottom team. Sorenson rarely has a bad game, is super consistent, an experienced leader and has combinations with players in the team

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Comes over to us.... no combinations... waste of money...
..

 

[davey_farrell]

i just heard on SEN that we are paying some of his wage for next year, please tell me this is not true!!

 

[GNR4LIFE]

i just heard on SEN that we are paying some of his wage for next year, please tell me this is not true!!

Why would it be if he wanted to go?

 

[weststigerman]

Lets face it, we're doing the same thing as we do every couple of years.

Usually it's been a well credentialed coach (Maguire, Cleary) and a buffoon of a CEO doing the deals.

Now it's a well credentialed CEO with a rookie coach.

Hopefully this yields better results.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Lets face it, we're doing the same thing as we do every couple of years.

Usually it's been a well credentialed coach (Maguire, Cleary) and a buffoon of a CEO doing the deals.

Now it's a well credentialed CEO with a rookie coach.

Hopefully this yields better results.

It’s happened every year since Ryan Matterson.

 

[Todd Packer]

i just heard on SEN that we are paying some of his wage for next year, please tell me this is not true!!

It probably is. He isn't a750k player for any team.
It's worth it to get rid of him if we have to chip in 150k

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Lets face it.... its a 5 year plan.... again.... but not officially this team cause we are in the 8th year now from the last 5 year plan...

 

[hammertime]

Has anyone got the Sydney Morning Herald article “Why Tigers Are Sending Marquee Man Papali’i to Penrith”?

Reigning premiers Penrith have signed Kiwi international Isaiah Papali’i from wooden-spooners Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.
Just weeks after a failed bid to lure David Fifita to join the Panthers prize-winning pack, Ivan Cleary has struck back with Papali’i to be released from the final year of his lucrative Tigers deal.

Papali’i’s Tigers salary had increased to about $750,000 over the last two years due to ratchet clauses in his contract, but the club granted him permission to explore his options after a meeting between his management and CEO Shane Richardson last month.

Rival clubs were made aware Papali’i, 25, was available from 2025 at last weekend’s Magic Round. His exit has been just 18 months into what was initially a three-year Tigers deal, which he had second thoughts about last season, after his initial rise to prominence at Parramatta.

The Panthers moved swiftly for the 2021 Dally M second-rower of the year, announcing his signing on Thursday morning.

“We’re thrilled to have secured Isaiah’s services for the next three seasons,” Panthers rugby league CEO Matt Cameron said.

Isaiah Papali’i scored a double for the Tigers in Tamworth earlier this month.CREDIT:GETTY

“Not only does Isaiah bring a wealth of experience and leadership capabilities to our club, but he’s also a world-class forward who has proven himself at the highest level.”

Papali’i’s arrival at Penrith comes after the club granted James Fisher-Harris an early release on compassionate grounds to return to New Zealand and the Warriors next season.

With the best part of $1 million to play with, coach Ivan Cleary pursued Titans star Fifita with a $2.5 million, three-year deal with the premiers willing to reshape their forward pack given their varying depth at prop and back row.

The move for Papali’i heralds a similar investment in Penrith’s edges, where Liam Martin already holds status as an elite second-rower on the Panthers right side.

Papali’i’s shift from the Tigers, where he was first signed by Michael Maguire but struggled to replicate his best form under Tim Sheens and then Benji Marshall, heralds the start of a significant roster shake-up at the joint venture.

“This is purely about getting our salary cap in better shape and it’s not a simple thing to do,” Richardson said in a Tigers statement. “Effective salary cap management is so important in this business, and it’s a puzzle you simply must get right if you want to be a successful NRL club.”

Marshall added that he expects Papali’i to see out the rest of 2024 at the Tigers because: “he is a man of high integrity and strong principles, and I know he will continue to live by our standards until he leaves at the end of this season.”

Richardson flew to the UK on Tuesday night scouting potential signings and seeking expressions of interest from Super League clubs for several Tigers players.

Five-eighth Jayden Sullivan, who is set to earn around $600,000 in the final seasons of his four-year deal, centre Brent Naden and veteran back-rower John Bateman are among those the club is willing to offload in a bid to rejuvenate Marshall’s roster.

Papali’i’s release continues the horse-trading between the two western Sydney outfits, with Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva to join former teammate Api Koroisau at the Tigers next year.