Apisai Koroisau #263

[Coastie_Tiger]

Simpkin is a simp for his girlfriend.
As long as they're together, he isn't leaving Sydney.

She has like 290k followers on IG.

Who’s the cheese and kisses?

 

[Demps]

Simpkin is a simp for his girlfriend.
As long as they're together, he isn't leaving Sydney.

She has like 290k followers on IG.

Who’s the cheese and kisses?

Love Island "star"

Cartier Surjan

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Simpkin is a simp for his girlfriend.
As long as they're together, he isn't leaving Sydney.

She has like 290k followers on IG.

Who’s the cheese and kisses?

Love Island "star"

Cartier Surjan

Never heard of her but I’ll have a gander no doubt ??

 

[Moh]

So right at the prime age of 31?

 

[crazycat]

Even when we do something great, News corp can't help but stick the boot in. You'd think Pascoe has slept with one of their wives.

They've got issues.


I love it..NRL battlers are who we are... time to start punching above weight.....

Koroisau is one brick..

Time we start battling like westies.
Serious spine correction on our part and in a great way.

Welcome Api. Best Wests Tigers news I have heard all 2021.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

don't think Api is double vaxed so at present can't play in Melbourne or qld for 2022. Hope this changes in 2023 for us
probably why we are only paying 650k

 

[Shooter Mcgavin]

Though Reed Mahoney may have more upside as a player, I’d argue that Koroisau is a better fit for our team that lacks creativity, spark and craftiness.

Mahoney is a reliable toiler, meat and potatoes player with flashes of energy that lift his team.

Koroisau is an explosive player that relies on flamboyance, deception and speed to manipulate defences.

Though Koro may lose a bit of his explosive attributes over the coming years he’s still such a menace around the ruck and his deception alone would provide extra time for our halves and keep defenders in two minds, particularly big tired boys at marker.

 

[tony soprano]

Is Russell OK?

 

[upthetigers]

Papali'i and now Api, Sheens hasn't sat down and waited recruitment wise. Add the re-signing of Twal to that and it's great recruiting so far.

Now we just need to extend Stef's contract

 

[DGilly]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye

 

[crazycat]

Im sure we prob would like Api for 2022. However i wonder how much we push it. We have plenty of cap room for 22 but if you sace some of that and front load extensions for Stefano and Laurie for example or even Brooks then if you think that 2023 onwards will be berter years you can fit more in moving forward. One thing the Roosters dont get enough credit for is every 4 or 5 yrs they have a average year where they let good players go and then dont replace them until the year after and use it to frontload contracts. Even 2022 for them they will lose Cordner, Friend, Morris, etc but will bring in players like Smith for 2023 allowing them to frontload in 2022

Exactly.

If we get Api in 2022, we need to frontload the Contract like anything. I am sure we can Frontload Blore, Stefano, etc a bit.
The other Frontloading name, Noffa. He has a 4 year contract, which was signed in a rush. I believe its 500k so easier to frontload. Yes many want to trade him, sure, even then frontload him now. If we have to subsidize him to have him leave i would rather do that with 2022 money.

Meh, if we get Api in 2022, grab him with both arms. If not, prep for 2023.

 

[Shooter Mcgavin]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye

Cornerstone of Panthers going from contenders to the real deal. For years they were going on 5th-8th and lacked the final ingredient to go a step further. A good hooker in my opinion has been the difference maker along with other factors albeit.

2 time GF winner, played Origin this year.

Koro is a winner. Simpkin/Rua will still be early 20s at the conclusion of Koro’s deal.

Grant and Starling are both 23 and still transitioning to full time roles.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye

Do you stop and think maybe he has come on board to support Simpkin as he progresses. He’s never been an eighty minute player so have a young player to feed off can benefit him also.

Simpkin is signed till the end of 2024 so I don’t think he’s going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[DGilly]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye

Cornerstone of Panthers going from contenders to the real deal. For years they were going on 5th-8th and lacked the final ingredient to go a step further. A good hooker in my opinion has been the difference maker along with other factors albeit.

2 time GF winner, played Origin this year.

Koro is a winner. Simpkin/Rua will still be early 20s at the conclusion of Koro’s deal.

Grant and Starling are both 23 and still transitioning to full time roles.

Best we can hope for is that Simpkin is fine with playing 20mins per game for the next 3-4 years

 

[Tigerlily]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye


 

[DGilly]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye

Do you stop and think maybe he has come on board to support Simpkin as he progresses. He’s never been an eighty minute player so have a young player to feed off can benefit him also.

Simpkin is signed till the end of 2024 so I don’t think he’s going anywhere anytime soon.

We have Robbie Farah to support and develop Simpkin. Players leave early all the time, if the club lets him leave I'll be fuming

 

[crazycat]

don't think Api is double vaxed so at present can't play in Melbourne or qld for 2022. Hope this changes in 2023 for us
probably why we are only paying 650k

Which is Exactly why we have a strong chance at keeping either Liddle or Simpkin or even both.

Think 2023, sydney is 90% Vaxed, 94% now. By 2023 most states will be at a similar level. Covid will hopefully be a thing of the past. Api may even change his mind by then.

Yes it will be an issue for international travel, more good news for us.

 

[DGilly]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye


Do you know which team we support?

 

[crazycat]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye

Do you stop and think maybe he has come on board to support Simpkin as he progresses. He’s never been an eighty minute player so have a young player to feed off can benefit him also.

Simpkin is signed till the end of 2024 so I don’t think he’s going anywhere anytime soon.

We have Robbie Farah to support and develop Simpkin. Players leave early all the time, if the club lets him leave I'll be fuming

Yes Robbie and Api.

Api is a NR1 hooker. Robbie, IMHO an awesome hooker, physically tough and great at the role.

Mentorship isnt a once off thing. Api+ Robbie would be the best training ever.

We may loose Liddle. But if I am Simpkin I am thinking I can have occasional game time, maybe Bench hooker + two of the best hookers ever coach me.

650k, Bargain!

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Why is everyone so hyped? He'll be 30/31 when he plays for us and will happily collect his retirement pay. We will also inevitably lose Simpkin who is a future star and only 20 years old. Can't wait to watch Simpkin kill it for the Dolphins in 3 years while Api (who by all accounts is a poor character) is proving to be another Blair, Tamou, Packer, Mbye

Cornerstone of Panthers going from contenders to the real deal. For years they were going on 5th-8th and lacked the final ingredient to go a step further. A good hooker in my opinion has been the difference maker along with other factors albeit.

2 time GF winner, played Origin this year.

Koro is a winner. Simpkin/Rua will still be early 20s at the conclusion of Koro’s deal.

Grant and Starling are both 23 and still transitioning to full time roles.

Best we can hope for is that Simpkin is fine with playing 20mins per game for the next 3-4 years

Maybe he plays more especially with the use of a hooker as a lock at the back end of halves. Api could be the one who’s playing 20 in 2024 and the club decides not to take up the option in 2025.