Isaiah Papali’i #265

weststigerman said:
Let’s hope he doesn’t come down to our level when he gets here.
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I don’t think he will. He could have coasted this year knowing he has money in the bank for the next 3 years. He could have even pulled a swifty and tried to get here early cos he’s still on minimum wage this year. But he didn’t. I think that goes along to show the character of the man.
 
stryker 69 said:
It’ll be a one man show in the forwards if we don’t get the fist out of our arse and recruit some pigs.
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That’s been a continuous challenge. We can get one or two good forwards but not quite reach that critical number which turns the tide.
I’m interested to see how Garner, Tualagi and Luciano fit in with their new teams.
 
I think he could be a player that rubs off on others , his determination in games is second to none , this could see a fit Blore explode next year along side him and Joe O has been solid this year and could well keep gaining in his roll, Steph up front and fit along with a solid prop ( if we buy one ) could be a very solid pack , then add API , Hastings , Adam D , Brooks we should be competitive from the get go , 1 prop , 1 Centre , 1 back rower should see us through
 
Could go either way- he could rub off on our guys or our culture could rub off on him. Or it could be a Tohu Harris situation. Keeps working his backside off without any support.
 
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GNR4LIFE said:
I don’t think he will. He could have coasted this year knowing he has money in the bank for the next 3 years. He could have even pulled a swifty and tried to get here early cos he’s still on minimum wage this year. But he didn’t. I think that goes along to show the character of the man.
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He probably wanted to stay this year at Parra to win a comp.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
I don’t think he will. He could have coasted this year knowing he has money in the bank for the next 3 years. He could have even pulled a swifty and tried to get here early cos he’s still on minimum wage this year. But he didn’t. I think that goes along to show the character of the man.
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I agree.

My biggest concern and expectations from us fans though is at Parra he has a decent forward pack running and defending with him. Allowing him more time/space to be effective.

Currently next year he doesn't have that here, we are 4-5 forwards down on what we have currently so he will have even less support around him. Let's hope we nab a few additions over the next few months as Papa will need some help.
 
426Tlgerland said:
I think he could be a player that rubs off on others , his determination in games is second to none , this could see a fit Blore explode next year along side him and Joe O has been solid this year and could well keep gaining in his roll, Steph up front and fit along with a solid prop ( if we buy one ) could be a very solid pack , then add API , Hastings , Adam D , Brooks we should be competitive from the get go , 1 prop , 1 Centre , 1 back rower should see us through
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8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Api Korisau
10. Zane Musgrove
11. Sean Blore
12. Isiah Papalli
13. Joe Ofahengaue

That is a really good starting pack. The problem is the bench at this point is basically useless. We lack depth.

Injuries will kill us.
 
426Tlgerland said:
I think he could be a player that rubs off on others , his determination in games is second to none , this could see a fit Blore explode next year along side him and Joe O has been solid this year and could well keep gaining in his roll, Steph up front and fit along with a solid prop ( if we buy one ) could be a very solid pack , then add API , Hastings , Adam D , Brooks we should be competitive from the get go , 1 prop , 1 Centre , 1 back rower should see us through
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Mate we are losing 2 props and 3 backrowers - to all be replaced at this stage by Papali’i alone. Our depth will be disastrous if we don’t recruit more guys for the pack.
 
stryker 69 said:
Mate we are losing 2 props and 3 backrowers - to all be replaced at this stage by Papali’i alone. Our depth will be disastrous if we don’t recruit more guys for the pack.
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It's our depth that needs to be fixed and it's a massive issue.
 
We will end up with crap replacements and end up running papa into ground and after six months people on here will be bagging him , because he will have stopped putting in . We have the money , spent it on class players and if u have to pay overs it will be worth it . We need 3 more class forwards , please get it done .
 
Yo Api is having a champagne season with Paps who so far has gone berserker tonight.

Close to the best forwards in the game so far this round.

Shock horror 👍
 
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