Rabbitohs showing interest in signing Josh Papalii

Traiders1.3 · Post by **Traiders1.3** » March 22, 2018, 8:38 pm

I think Jack murchie will be pushing for selection very soon, if papa doesn't hit form

Sun Coast Raider · Post by **Sun Coast Raider** » March 23, 2018, 8:41 am

I think Stuart is too invested in the players we have. He seems to be a bit too much buddy-buddy with them, rather he shows a bit of a hard edge with some of these guys. Not sure of any examples of him making tough decisions with players, only cap related decisions really.
No way on our form over the past 12-18 months someone doesn't get dropped for a period.

My two cents is Papa is on more like 800K and I'd be happy if he stayed but really two year deal should be the aim. Paulo would be the guy I would let go, think Boydy will have a good year this year if aggressive running and post contact meters early in the season is a good indicator.
Could handle Austin leaving along with BJ. Too much money for a misfiring BJ and a 6 that cannot defend. Wighton will never move from fullback as Ricky would never move his favourite so aim should be Cotric in the centers and find a winger.
As for a 6 no idea but Maloney would've been a good pickup.

Otherwise we should try and sign Ivan Cleary and have good chance at Nathan - but that 2-3 years time anyhow.

LP Raider · Post by **LP Raider** » March 24, 2018, 4:53 pm

Like I've expressed before would not get into a bidding war with the Rabbitohs.

For an "elite" in this squad he doesn't add value to the pay packet.

edwahu · Post by **edwahu** » March 24, 2018, 4:56 pm

No use getting a new coach to bring a new attitude etc and then leaving him no good players because they are out of form.

Neeeegz · Post by **Neeeegz** » March 24, 2018, 5:17 pm

The new coach can work with what he's got, let go whoever and sign some decent players next year.

Neeeegz · Post by **Neeeegz** » March 24, 2018, 5:31 pm

And the coach has unto the end of the year to talk about extending players contracts etc..so he has some control for next years squad also...

edwahu · Post by **edwahu** » March 24, 2018, 6:33 pm

Neeeegz wrote: ↑March 24, 2018, 5:17 pm The new coach can work with what he's got, let go whoever and sign some decent players next year.

None on the market.

Relax-init · Post by **Relax-init** » April 18, 2018, 1:45 pm

Hi all, (thanks moderator for letting this in - I reworded)

There are some unsubstantiated rumors about JPapalii signing with Souths. Have you heard anything?

links so far on this:

http://livesports.foxsports.com.au/Even ... ps_Round_7

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/l ... jw4asxnx4g

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 1524022995

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 5cdae19641

cat · Post by **cat** » April 18, 2018, 2:06 pm

Highly doubt it

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Relax-init · Post by **Relax-init** » April 18, 2018, 2:10 pm

Hoops also said that Titans are chasing him and throwing down big money in his blog.

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » April 18, 2018, 2:22 pm

Facebook it and I'll believe it.....

Green eyed Mick · Post by **Green eyed Mick** » April 18, 2018, 3:03 pm

Hope he doesn't leave. He qualifies for long serving player allowance in a few years.

Green Hornet · Post by **Green Hornet** » April 18, 2018, 3:20 pm

There will always be rumours and innuendo when a players contract is up and they would be silly not to listen. If he wants to go then he will go regardless of the offer as these guys are not really short of coin these days.

Players say they want to do the best for their families but an extra $100k on a contract for a representative player is not always best for them if they have a young family trying to bring stability and not going around the countryside like gypsies chasing money.

Sossman · Post by **Sossman** » April 18, 2018, 3:20 pm

SPOTTED: Papalii at Access Canberra changing his surname to 'Burgess'.

edwahu · Post by **edwahu** » April 18, 2018, 3:29 pm

Doesn't seem much in it based on the links.

Green eyed Mick · Post by **Green eyed Mick** » April 18, 2018, 3:37 pm

Green Hornet wrote: ↑April 18, 2018, 3:20 pm There will always be rumours and innuendo when a players contract is up and they would be silly not to listen. If he wants to go then he will go regardless of the offer as these guys are not really short of coin these days.

Players say they want to do the best for their families but an extra $100k on a contract for a representative player is not always best for them if they have a young family trying to bring stability and not going around the countryside like gypsies chasing money.

As long as we are in the ball park we should land him.

SeeBee101 · Post by **SeeBee101** » April 18, 2018, 3:44 pm

I will be extremely pissed off if we let both Paulo and Papaili go. I can live with one of them walking not both.

Considering Paulo is all but off to Parra, I hope we match if not get in the ball park of what Papa is requesting with a move to the middle at either Prop or Lock.

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » April 18, 2018, 3:52 pm

Sossman wrote: ↑April 18, 2018, 3:20 pm SPOTTED: Papalii at Access Canberra changing his surname to 'Burgess'.

Crowe.

The Nickman · Post by **The Nickman** » April 18, 2018, 3:54 pm

cat wrote: ↑April 18, 2018, 2:06 pm Highly doubt it

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Hahaha cat, you make me laugh.

Sossman · Post by **Sossman** » April 18, 2018, 4:05 pm

If he goes to the titans he's not chasing premierships. Cash or 'lifestyle'.

Brew · Post by **Brew** » April 18, 2018, 4:09 pm

SeeBee101 wrote:I will be extremely pissed off if we let both Paulo and Papaili go. I can live with one of them walking not both.

Considering Paulo is all but off to Parra, I hope we match if not get in the ball park of what Papa is requesting with a move to the middle at either Prop or Lock.

Have to agree, Papalii is a must keep if Paulo leaves. Even if we have to pay $800K. He has been our only Origin player in the past 5 years.

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Post by **T_R** » April 18, 2018, 4:26 pm

Hey Cat, can we bet on this one? I want in on this.

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Schifty · Post by **Schifty** » April 18, 2018, 4:28 pm

T_R wrote: ↑April 18, 2018, 4:26 pm Hey Cat, can we bet on this one? I want in on this.

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I'll bet with you!

If he stays I get the mining site you're currently excavating.

cat · Post by **cat** » April 18, 2018, 4:35 pm

T_R wrote:Hey Cat, can we bet on this one? I want in on this.

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If you like

If i win for 3 weeks every post must end with " thank god we have cat on here to bring sensible discussion like all women do"

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Manbush · Post by **Manbush** » April 18, 2018, 4:59 pm

cat wrote: ↑April 18, 2018, 4:35 pm
T_R wrote:Hey Cat, can we bet on this one? I want in on this.

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If i win for 3 weeks every post must end with " thank god we have cat on here to bring sensible discussion like all women do"

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Now that’s just going too far Cat, it’s beyond cruel and nasty.

The Nickman · Post by **The Nickman** » April 19, 2018, 11:06 am

cat wrote: ↑April 18, 2018, 4:35 pm
T_R wrote:Hey Cat, can we bet on this one? I want in on this.

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I reckon a better bet would be you have to make TR quote and agree with every post GeM makes for 3 weeks, and give reasons why it's a good post.

Timbo · Post by **Timbo** » April 19, 2018, 11:37 am

With Paulo out the door, if Papa leaves Sticky better have 1 x solid first grade and 1 x rep quality forwards up his belt.

sprintman · Post by **sprintman** » April 19, 2018, 11:41 am

Timbo wrote: ↑April 19, 2018, 11:37 am With Paulo out the door, if Papa leaves Sticky better have 1 x solid first grade and 1 x rep quality forwards up his belt.

Minus Wighton and Austin and possibly Sezer...

Timbo · Post by **Timbo** » April 19, 2018, 11:45 am

sprintman wrote: ↑April 19, 2018, 11:41 am
Timbo wrote: ↑April 19, 2018, 11:37 am With Paulo out the door, if Papa leaves Sticky better have 1 x solid first grade and 1 x rep quality forwards up his belt.
Minus Wighton and Austin and possibly Sezer...

I would be hoping if anything it'd be minus Wighton and possibly Austin.

Again, a bit of fresh blood could be a good thing. If we recruit half decently. If the Norman rumours ring true: upgrade on Austin. If we can land a decent wing-threequarter, Cotric goes to the back and we see what he can do.

Post by **T_R** » April 19, 2018, 12:30 pm

The Nickman wrote: ↑April 19, 2018, 11:06 am
cat wrote: ↑April 18, 2018, 4:35 pm
T_R wrote:Hey Cat, can we bet on this one? I want in on this.

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I reckon a better bet would be you have to make TR quote and agree with every post GeM makes for 3 weeks, and give reasons why it's a good post.

That'd be awesome

I was going to suggest that the loser has to post only the direct opposite of their actual opinion on every subject for a week....so about the same as yours, really.

Canberra Milk · Post by **Canberra Milk** » April 19, 2018, 2:47 pm

Use Papa and Paulo's money to upgrade Wighton

reptar · Post by **reptar** » April 19, 2018, 3:05 pm

Canberra Milk wrote:Use Papa and Paulo's money to upgrade Wighton

Well he certainly packs a punch. Allegedly.

Sossman · Post by **Sossman** » April 19, 2018, 3:13 pm

Canberra Milk wrote:Use Papa and Paulo's money to upgrade Wighton

Meanwhile on the gold coast Luce has seen this and started torching cars.

EVH · Post by **EVH** » April 19, 2018, 4:10 pm

The way sezer has played this past two weeks i don't think we need to upgrade to another half. Whether he can keep it up is another story but this has been one of the first times we have seen him giving compete control and its working, i feeling positive about his role. I think the cash from Paulo might just be used to upgrade a few more contracts. All this being said that is based off if our current small but hopeful run of form can continue, if they have learned from some ghastly 2017 and early 2018 performances and find some consistency i think we might have to upgrade a few contracts, they are all still so young....

Post by **Matt** » April 19, 2018, 4:22 pm

Not surprised.
They have a Crichton sized hole on their edges next yr.

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