OFFICIAL Apisai Koroisau #263

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

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.

 

[Lukic]

He better be on peanuts in 2028 because I doubt he'll be any more than a 30min a game player at that age.

 

[Spartan117]

Koroisau extends stay at Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers are delighted to announce that co-captain Api Koroisau has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 season.

www.weststigers.com.au

Koroisau extends stay at Wests Tigers​

Author Wests Tigers
Timestamp Tue 22 Jul 2025, 12:13 PM

Wests Tigers are delighted to announce that co-captain Api Koroisau has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 season.

A three-time premiership winner and NSW State of Origin representative, Koroisau’s two-year extension reflects the impact he has had on Wests Tigers since arriving ahead of the 2023 season.

The Fijian international was named NRL captain prior to his debut campaign with Wests Tigers and has consistently displayed outstanding leadership qualities, both on and off the field.

Koroisau is pleased to extend his stay at Wests Tigers into the future.

“This club has become family to me. I’ve felt nothing but support from the players, staff, and especially Benji - he’s someone I really admire and enjoy playing under.

Api Koroisau NRL Co-Captain

I’m stoked to re-sign and can’t wait to help lead this team for a few more years.”

Koroisau has played 227 NRL games, including 57 for the Wests Tigers.

NRL Head Coach Benji Marshall is full of praise for Koroisau’s leadership and commitment to the group.

“Api is a great player but more so he is the heart and soul of this team.

His leadership, experience and energy are invaluable. Having him commit to our future is massive for the direction we are heading in.

Benji Marshall NRL Head Coach

We are thrilled to have him and his wonderful family here long term.”

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

all the naysayers here...

yeah he is on the run downhill. no doubt. But that can be managed.

He is a 100% wholehearted CHAMPION player and I for on am glad he's proud to be a tiger.

Onya Api. Onwards and upwards.

 

[Spartan117]

I'm Really happy with this signature

 

[426Tlgerland]

How much per year I wonder , I will have first crack
2 years $ 650 per year

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Benji shoving the family thing down our throats again 🙄

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

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.

 

[Droppy05]

Benji shoving the family thing down our throats again 🙄

It is only good if we win games. Otherwise it is irrelevant whether its a family club or not.

 

[Lukic]

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.

Cam Smith is arguably the greatest player ever.

Api while a champion player and one of the better hookers of the past decade, isn't remotely in that type of conversation.

It's like pointing at Djokovic or LeBron as evidence that old guys can be great. They're exceptions, not the rule.

 

[BAGNF05]

Cam Smith is arguably the greatest player ever.

Api while a champion player and one of the better hookers of the past decade, isn't remotely in that type of conversation.

It's like pointing at Djokovic or LeBron as evidence that old guys can be great. They're exceptions, not the rule.

How many shit teams did Cam ever elevate?

Flat track referee.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Watched the match live then came home and watched the replay - no idea where all this criticism of Api is coming from

It is because TDS was let go.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

You can't under spend on the position that touches the ball most and starts most of our set plays. But we do and hope a new kid with ability comes through. Then we let them go when ready for first grade.

I heard Rich explain the outlay on two hookers especially with a relatively unproven one asking for $600. The opportunity cost of re-signing Da Silva could have been Taylan May.

 

[innsaneink]

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

 

[Jimmy]

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.

 

[tiger_one]

 

[hammertime]

We need to hold onto our leaders. We dont have many. Time will tell, but this is the right call. TDS can always come back once api is done.

 

[ezybro]

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.

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.

 

[getagrip]

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.

Hope you won't be too upset if you are wrong.

 

[tig_prmz]

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

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.