OFFICIAL Apisai Koroisau #263

GNR4LIFE said:
This is very old news. He re-signed after this.
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Sure, but as I said in a previous post, contracts mean nothing.

The reality is we're a sinking ship as a club. I'm not sure any player would want to finish their career and go out like that.

Especially Api, who's had amazing success and won three rings.
 
Leck said:
Sure, but as I said in a previous post, contracts mean nothing.

The reality is we're a sinking ship as a club. I'm not sure any player would want to finish their career and go out like that.

Especially Api, who's had amazing success and won three rings.
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And why would he want to go to Perth? He can finish in the bottom 4 here and not even have to move to the other side of the country.
 
Leck said:
Api is an exceptional old school talent, but he won't be with us next year. He's made it pretty clear he wants to finish his career at the Bears.

www.nine.com.au

Koroisau open to Bears move | Nine.com.au

Api Koroisau admits he would be open to leaving the Wests Tigers and finishing his career in Perth
www.nine.com.au www.nine.com.au

To be fair, he hasn't really moved the needle for us, and he'll be 33.

Adam's grovelling today has also shown he doesn't want a breach of contract because that would mean losing the rest of his pay for this season.

He'll be gone too.
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Amazing how people just hear what they want to hear.

Adam did not grovel today. This is far from over. More likely he is not here next year. This is a massive drama for the club despite Shaun saying the meeting was positive.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
And why would he want to go to Perth? He can finish in the bottom 4 here and not even have to move to the other side of the country.
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I believe that both Perth and PNG will be successful. It's in the best interest of the NRL for their investment to pay dividends.

Time will tell, but that's my gut feeling.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Perth are on a hiding to nothing. They’ve been given no support by the NRL. They are basically the red headed step son to PNG’s golden child status.
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Maybe, but I remember we initially said that about Melbourne when they first came into the comp - how can an NRL side succeed in an AFL crazy state?

Boy, were we wrong.

It’s a big investment, and I’m sure PVL will do anything he can to ensure it’s successful.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Never gonna happen. Not if Doueihi goes. It will be bad enough running with rookie halves. You’re not going to run a rookie 9 too.
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U never know , let’s hope the kids can this time stand up , I love watching API , but the years have caught up with him , AD will stay , unless we cut him lose
 
My comments have been controversial, however I feel that Adam will be gone at the end of the season, and Api will sign with Perth.

We are now on 573 points conceded and are on track to beat our previous record of 750 in 2024.

As a club, it’s hard to deny that we’re a basket case that appears to be getting crazier.
 
weststigers said:
Amazing how people just hear what they want to hear.

Adam did not grovel today. This is far from over. More likely he is not here next year. This is a massive drama for the club despite Shaun saying the meeting was positive.
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Adam needs to get paid. It would be a breach of contract otherwise.
 
Leck said:
My comments have been controversial, however I feel that Adam will be gone at the end of the season, and Api will sign with Perth.

We are now on 573 points conceded and are on track to beat our previous record of 750 in 2024.

As a club, it’s hard to deny that we’re a basket case that appears to be getting crazier.
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So Jared Heywood straight to starting 9?
Very unlikely.

Apisai will see out his contract.
 
Demps said:
So Jared Heywood straight to starting 9?
Very unlikely.

Apisai will see out his contract.
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I hope so, although I doubt it, as he's 33.

In reality, we need to nurture and establish a better nursery for our young and up and coming guns. If that means another few lean years, so be it.

Haywood looks raw, just like Makasini, but I’m happy to see them develop within our system rather than lose them to older players who aren’t making the cut.

Our Jersey Flegg team's playing brilliantly, so there's hope.
 
Leck said:
I hope so, although I doubt it, as he's 33.

In reality, we need to nurture and establish a better nursery for our young and up and coming guns. If that means another few lean years, so be it.

Haywood looks raw, just like Makasini, but I’m happy to see them develop within our system rather than lose them to older players who aren’t making the cut.

Our Jersey Flegg team's playing brilliantly, so there's hope.
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so, another team will sign a 33 year old hooker that's on contact for the next following 2 years?

Benji has been vocal , saying he ain't going anywhere, as far as back as the article you posted.

Api isnt Luai
Hes not going anywhere.
And I hope he remains at the club in a capacity when he retires.
 
Demps said:
so, another team will sign a 33 year old hooker that's on contact for the next following 2 years?

Benji has been vocal , saying he ain't going anywhere, as far as back as the article you posted.

Api isnt Luai
Hes not going anywhere.
And I hope he remains at the club in a capacity when he retires.
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Mal is still trying to stitch together his team, but time is running out.

Api is the perfect conduit. He’s not that old that he’ll miss too many games due to injury, but he’s young enough to connect with the juniors coming through.

Perth will struggle with their junior pathways to start of with, so a smart, successful player like Api could make all the difference.

There have been a few posts lately about having a second team. After my parents moved from Glebe to Cammeray in the 90s, I’ve always had a soft spot for the Bears.
 
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