Isaiah Papali'i acknowledges pressure at Wests Tigers but aims for premiership after strong Parramatta years.
Gun Penrith recruit Isaiah Papali'i admits self-inflicted pressure weighed on his shoulders as he battled for form at NRL strugglers Wests Tigers.
Now, the versatile forward is two wins off completing a whirlwind rise from wooden spooner to premiership winner in consecutive seasons.
After two brilliant years at Parramatta, Papali'i arrived at the Tigers to play under New Zealand mentor Michael Maguire and with hopes of helping revitalise the beleaguered joint venture.