We'll know whether his heart is actually in it next year.
OFFICIAL Apisai Koroisau #263
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We'll know whether his heart is actually in it next year.
They’ve been that way for some time now. Extremely arrogant. They played a great game and Parra blinked. They’re beatable by the right team. Melbourne for instance.
The arrogance is at another level with that mob atm.
Can't see Melbourne giving it to them next year, they have lost half their forward pack.
InBenjiWeTrust
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Correct, IMHO, Madge failed to deliver, under his command we even went backwords from where we were under Cleary.
There was a hope that Maguire would further improve our defence, identify the gaps and implement the missing structures, unfortunately he failed. He just played it safe and re-cycled the same (mediocre, hopeless) players. Also, there were rumours that some players left us because of him, and that in general he "lost the locker room".
As we know, doing the same thing over and over again, and expect a different result is the life cycle of a disaster. IMHO, we had to try something different, and Sheens is the only coach that already delivered. With a possible exception of Bellamy, imho, he is our best option to break the downward spiral.
weststigers
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They all do it mate…20 somethings, famous and in good shape with loads of women throwing themselves at them.
My biggest mistakes were made in my 20’s, but you live and learn.
weststigers
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The most embarrassing one was Fisher-Harris getting up there like some B-Grade rapper…Cringe…what a wanker
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.
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.
TheDaBoss
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Bump this thread in 6 months where people are calling for his head and to be dropped for Simpkin 😅
Agree with all this. The amount of people saying we should rip up the contract. I mean, first of all: we can't. We've spent half the season demanding Papali'i honour what he signed and now we're apparently meant to sack a guy for making a joke? Get real.
Second: talk about the sin of pride. We're getting one of the best players from the benchmark team in the comp having just got the wooden spoon ourselves. I'd have liked Koroisau to keep his mouth shut but let's be real: he isn't moving here because he thinks it's a step up in quality.
He's made a rod for his own back with this stuff, because if he doesn't put in next year people aren't going to forget the suggestion that he wasn't really up for it. Ditto Papali'i. Hopefully that knowledge only sharpens their approach as professionals - it'll certainly increase their chances of enjoying the next stage of their careers.
I completely agree. Furthermore, I don't think that either player will be coming here to tank. Api is coming here from the best team in the comp and would want to prove he is an elite player in his own right, and Paps is relatively early in his career. His performance over the next 3 years will determine if his next contract is a big pay day for him or just some scraps. I think both are great signings and I'm excited to see what they bring both on and off the field.
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
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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
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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
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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.
Fainu Brothers
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On a bender after winning the GF, wow. Thought it was funny, next year when win the GF jokes on the riff 🤣🤣
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
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Or a porn video !
Halbrowne61
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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
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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
nothing to see , yes not a good look but he will get the winning try against the riff first round next year
