Apisai Koroisau #263

API is a gun, yes he’s getting older and has his issues (overplaying his hand-getting gassed) but if we can actually field a decent pack that makes the meters he’ll be able to keep his creative spark without the high workload he currently has to get through. Guys like a broken toa (not his fault), tony mr 2 runs, Seyfarth with his 50meters etc can’t be in the side regularly next year otherwise api will be burnt to a crisp by the end of his contract.
 
Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan said:
He's copping a bit here, but other than the few woopsie moments on the weekend he was really good. His service was way better and opened up space for our halves. His defence was way better, better contact and missed less tackles than before.

Starting him off the bench is the way forward in my opinion. We need to find a player like Elijah Taylor who can fill those first 20 minutes, then come back later to play in the middle.
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I was a huge fan of benjis early rotations in the game on weekend. Probably our best team all year on paper bar Bula injury. Maybe someone like Adam Elliot ? Not many people off contract unfortunately.
 
Tim Sheens said:
Oh well, WT have done it again. Extending/signing an already declining aged player to a contract that now has 3 further years to go after the 7 remaining rounds of this season play out.

Api may well still be the heart and soul of the club now, though I expect a pacemaker will be needed to remain that come 2027.
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Hope you won't be too upset if you are wrong.
 
innsaneink said:
Happy with this.
Where it looks like we could possibly lose Douehi its good to retain leaders...he is the most respected player at the club without a doubt.
Tds wanted a 9 jumper...wasnt prepared to bide his time....i believe he still has the #14
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I also think this helps in recruiting. Any utility, hooker, lock etc comes to the club knowing that Api is here for a while and they won't do the agitate for a release rubbish on the grounds of wanting a starting spot.
 
Tim Sheens said:
Upset, hell no, I would be thrilled to be proven wrong. Hunt for example, is already looking like the latest in a long line of them over the last decade or so.
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In fairness Hunt has never even been close to the quality that Api provides to a club,when we signed him i had massive doubts about what he would provide to the club (2 10 minute hitouts a game was never going to be enough for me and he does not even do that).
Api however is a quality player even in his later years.
 
I get the sentiment of not wanting to lose leaders, but he was under contract until the end of 26.

By that time, several players in our team would have the opportunity to step up and be leaders.

If we're still relying on Koroisau, both as a footy player and leader in 2028, something's gone wrong.
 
Ron Brodrick's Spirit said:
Clever players are as rare as hens teeth.
Cameron Smith was still the best 9 in the game by a country mile when he retired at 37.
Re-signing Api is a fantastic move by the club.
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Problem is API hasn't played "clever" often enough for us... I give him and others a pass this year because of the rotation in our spine.... But hopefully we see some of it the next 6 games... Hoping our spine shows up the doggies next weekend .
 
Lukic said:
I get the sentiment of not wanting to lose leaders, but he was under contract until the end of 26.

By that time, several players in our team would have the opportunity to step up and be leaders.

If we're still relying on Koroisau, both as a footy player and leader in 2028, something's gone wrong.
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I think Richo summed up the situation perfectly... Souths chose Ilias over Reynolds & we all saw how that turned out for them. Api is still offering a lot on the field plus is a great mentor to a lot of the younger guys in the squad who look up to him. No one knows the discussions around what the plan in 2028 is Haywood could be our starting 9 with Api moving to the bench or playing the small bulk of the minutes all I know is Api came to the club at a time when we were struggling & has worn his heart on his sleeve & given 100% every game while being a great ambassador for the club. I think it's important for the culture the club is trying to build that you reward that.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
So do I. But it’s not something I care for or think about when watching a game of footy.
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Thats also fair.

I see it bringing the right sort of culture to the club, something that has been lacking for a long time ..

When a player is offered more money to go elsewhere, or take a bit less and know the tigers will back you and prioritise your family first - it may sway a few to stick around...

If singing about family first keeps the Mays and Fainus, then I'm happy for Benji to start a choir.
 
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