[3][4][5] In round 16 against Parramatta, Paulo scored his first try in the top grade as Souths won the match 38-0 at Bankwest Stadium.

[6] In round 19 against Canterbury-Bankstown, Paulo scored a first half try in South Sydney's upset defeat at ANZ Stadium.

Following Paulo's try, video footage showed the players foot touching the sideline constituting a no try but match officials were not consulted and the on-field decision of try was given.

[14] Following South Sydney's narrow loss to Penrith in round 23 of the 2022 NRL season, Paulo was subjected to online death threats.

Paulo received the death threats in direct messages to his social media account following an error-ridden performance.