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Im sorry mate - but to call Israel Folau a good rugby player is a joke of the highest order.
A good Rugby player can defend, can tackle, and doesn't need other players to cover for him. Yes, he can score tries. But that is only half the job of any Rugby player good or bad.
Israel Folau has the defensive qualities of a Turnstile.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Compared to which country? Australia played NZ 20 times in that period for a lousy 3 wins and 2 draws. South Africa played 13 for only 2 wins. England played them only 7 times for 1 win. In the pro era the Wallabies have played NZ way, way more than anybody else but still have the best win/loss record of any nation. The AB's are an awesome team as we all know. Is that a sad indictment on the standard of every Rugby nation or a reflection of NZ's obsession with Rugby?? Just saying.![]()
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
and for the record. I dont care if Israel Folau won IRB Player of the year. I would still think he is a shit Rugby player.
Over-Rated. Over-Paid and a waste of space.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Not sure if I should be complimented or insulted by that, Shasta!![]()
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
The same group of players (2013-2020) also selected Michael Hooper (3 times) as well as David Pocock (2018) and Marika Koroibete (2019).
Clearly the players have insights and rank contributions differently to some fans.
So he's coughed up 50K to gain a clearance and play for Southport. Rumour has it that the enemy of the state is paying him $260K to play half a season in A Grade. How long before that ends in tears - and a courtroom?
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Given Fatty McFuckhead reckons he should be picked for Qld it's bound to end in a court room.
Might be entertaining to watch him get destroyed by the Blues backline.
I can see Southport from my apartment on the 43rd floor in Surfers. I'll get the binoculars out and see if I can see Izzy training. lol![]()