Isaiah Papali’i #265

[BAGNF05]

If Garner looked good at Penrith imagine how good Pap will look

I’m calling it the Tom Hazelton effect. Forwards who look amazing when a team is rolling.

Watch what the forwards do when times are tough if you want a true form guide.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Kautoga would be one who we might be able to welcome back too...

Isn't really happening for him @ the dogs

Don't think he meets our new footy IQ test @Demps lol

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Absolutely. He has looked better then Papali'i

That is absolute crap.
The wider he plays the more he gets found out.

 

[Sco77y]

The concern is , other “decent” players see this too and it scares them from joining us

I think Papalii has devalued himself with the effort he's put in here. Adam Blair 2.0. At least he's cut himself off so we're not wasting any more time. Never really seemed keen on being here.

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

That line "world class forward" had me in stitches for hours, he is about as "world class" as Kyle Lovett.

 

[kiwitiger]

They all do till they come to us. Fainu is an exception... and his brothers... imagine Seyfarth playing under Bellamy....

Seyfarth would be playing qld cup

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I think Papalii has devalued himself with the effort he's put in here. Adam Blair 2.0. At least he's cut himself off so we're not wasting any more time. Never really seemed keen on being here.

Seems like he's not the only one...

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

That line "world class forward" had me in stitches for hours, he is about as "world class" as Kyle Lovett.

Sponsored by mainstream media...

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

If we are paying freight for Papali'i i think thats not a great move by us. Fine to let him move on but paying him to do so thats a bit rough.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Reaks of desperation.....

 

[Kaito]

In the mix for England squad selection according to this article - https://www.loverugbyleague.com/pos...d-for-this-years-internationals-far-too-early

Looks quite the damaging backrow prospect @Kaito !

Not sure how you’ve come to that conclusion then. Was outstanding against KR over the weekend and had been building to that performance for a few weeks.
My understanding is that he’s signed at Wigan until 2027 but does have that NRL release clause.
Although, I wouldn’t be looking to him as someone that can come over and make an impact in first grade immediately. Would need some time in cup but I’d assume Richo would be looking for a more ready-made replacement.
Any players you’d suggest from over there?

Wilfully will spot a gap

 

[king_sirro]

That is absolute crap.
The wider he plays the more he gets found out.

Do he doesn't, not in comparison to Papali'i

 

[Kaito]

We'll played Richo. Get their asses outtahere

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Richo says Jump!

 

[BalmainJnr]

Why would we be?

I haven’t seen it stated that he triggered the release (though this is suggested). If he didn’t trigger it, there is the possibility that we would carry some freight.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I haven’t seen it stated that he triggered the release (though this is suggested). If he didn’t trigger it, there is the possibility that we would carry some freight.

Usually you have to carry freight because you have to try and twist the arm of a club to take a player off your hands. Sullivan, there is a player we might have to carry some freight to entice another club. Not Papali’i

 

[4jtigers]

is he on back ended contract? I thought that was a no no already but it seems according to apparently a lot of clauses in his contract, the pay increases each year... mind boggles - I don't think he really wanted to play here anyway... just an observation from me and I can always be wrong.

 

[BalmainJnr]

Usually you have to carry freight because you have to try and twist the arm of a club to take a player off your hands. Sullivan, there is a player we might have to carry some freight to entice another club. Not Papali’i

Hopefully Penrith have copped his alleged $750k. Just because a club wants a player, doesn’t automatically mean they will cough up the entire cost of the contract (again, if he didn’t trigger the release).

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

is he on back ended contract? I thought that was a no no already but it seems according to apparently a lot of clauses in his contract, the pay increases each year... mind boggles - I don't think he really wanted to play here anyway... just an observation from me and I can always be wrong.

Depends. Are you a Gold member...

 

[Lachlan Galvin's #1 Fan]

Damn this situation is disappointing. Thought he was going to be a good signing. He did some okay things but he never ran the ball as hard as he did at Parra. Didn't play as badly as some posters here are saying he did.