Isaiah Papali’i #265

[Tom Shines]

A swap for Joffa would be good as he wanted to stay here

swap for a player they let go 😂

Peak Wests Tigers

 

[426Tlgerland]

Curious as to which player Benji & Richo are now looking at for his replacement.

They probably have a plan in the background.

Yep probably someone from our pathways 😂 we need to see a replacement of first grade quality and rep quality or you loose , he just needs a rocket

 

[batboy]

He played his best footy running off Moses so maybe there’s been some chat between them. I’m sure they’d take him back, it’s just wether he wants to go back to the future.

Big money on Lane, Big Money on Matto,
Decent Money on Carty....
Not much room left there.

 

[426Tlgerland]

With all the big talk Richo has been saying, I'd imagine we'd have another player lined up before we made a decision as big as this

Ahh pathways hear we come

 

[StarswithStripes]

Would love to see Rueben Cotter come our way. Not a chance. Just dreamin’

 

[king_sirro]

Not a bad suggestion, anyone know how he’s been going in the UK ?

I don't know what to make of Fitzgibbon. He was much maligned at Newcastle. The supporters didn't really like him. However I always thought he was one of the best hole runners in the game and was always a threat.

 

[Tom Shines]

Timing is impeccable of course … ice just had his best game at the Tigers last game after moving to 13…

can’t wait a bit longer to see how he goes ?

nah … let’s agree straight away he can leave ..,,

I’m sure the other clubs will be desperate to pay the full freight next year considering how big of a hurry they are to move him on

 

[Tom Shines]

They are in a bigger mess than we are but he was playing football when he was there

Parra ? doubt it

 

[Chipofftheoldblock]

I don't know what to make of Fitzgibbon. He was much maligned at Newcastle. The supporters didn't really like him. However I always thought he was one of the best hole runners in the game and was always a threat.

Super League is perfect for him. He is not someone we should be going after.

 

[Brett Thurbon]

Fair enough if he wants to leave at the end of 2024, but play him in reserve grade for the rest of the year. Semis are out of reach, so its time to take a stand on this, over to you Benji and Richo

 

[Vicious]

Fair enough if he wants to leave at the end of 2024, but play him in reserve grade for the rest of the year. Semis are out of reach, so its time to take a stand on this, over to you Benji and Richo

Let him go now, what’s the point of going through the motions with someone who doesn’t want to be at the club ?

 

[Brett Thurbon]

Let him go now, what’s the point of going through the motions with someone who doesn’t want to be at the club ?

why let some other club benefit, its about principle

 

[bptiger 0]

Wouldn’t be surprised if there’s isn’t one, think Samuela and Bateman would be our backrowers from next year. Maybe they might sign a cheapie or promote one in our lower grades for depth but I don’t see them trying to go sign another big backrower. Ice is on around 650K so my 2 guesses are they’ll use his money to help our backline, or they’ll use that money to try and retain Stef. Maybe both.

We don’t have enough decent forwards , why would u let a experienced forward go to help build the backs , we got two 1st class backs coming next year , how many more do we need , when the forwards will be run over even more than this year . Don’t get this unless they have secured a class replacement

 

[GNR4LIFE]

They are in a bigger mess than we are but he was playing football when he was there

Do you know how many clubs have been in bigger messes than us, yet have recovered faster.

 

[Wearyfan22]

Would be interesting to know who initiated this, Ice or the club? Could logically be either.

 

[Brett Thurbon]

Would be interesting to know who initiated this, Ice or the club? Could logically be either.

100% Ice in my opinion, but the club wouldn't have pushed back too much

 

[Wearyfan22]

Welcome to the Adam Blair Club, Ipap.

It’s not an exclusive club, but you’re now a life long member. Club HR is McQueen will send you our welcome pack, club secretary , M’bye will take your shirt size. If you’re interested in joining the executive committee, please contact Josh Reynolds. Please note, unlike your career at Wests, the executive team does expect you to turn up at least once a year.

Anasta says Gday

 

[Wearyfan22]

100% Ice in my opinion, but the club wouldn't have pushed back too much

That would be my guess too

 

[bythebeardofzeus]

Roosters are after a 2nd rower 😉
Swap for Crichton?

 

[Lestronge]

I don't know what to make of Fitzgibbon. He was much maligned at Newcastle. The supporters didn't really like him. However I always thought he was one of the best hole runners in the game and was always a threat.

I never understood that ! Every game I watched of him , he would hit the hole , get an arm free, and constantly ran angles all day for nothing .
He was like Garner , but better , with better hands and defence .
I honestly think he was just a link , like Barnett , to the bad old years for them .