Australian Rugby / RA

[Lorenzo]

I'd be flabbergasted if RA is paying any more than was due him under the remainder of his contract. A good deal of his 14m claim was mere fantasy.

It's quite likely that he and his camp did eventually realise that
a) public perception had turned against him as a result of his recent bushfire remarks
b) 14m was a made up number that never had a real chance
c) without an apology, he would be seen in poor light irrespective of the financial outcome
d) with an apology, he might just be employable again.

 

[Slim 293]

I'm assuming Israel got the best of the negotiated settlement because one of his key demands, an apology, has been met.

He was also made to apologise to RA.........

 

[Braveheart81]

I'd be flabbergasted if RA is paying any more than was due him under the remainder of his contract.

I would be flabbergasted if they paid him that much.

 

[formerflanker]

Apart from the public apologies and the secret agreements, the big question is what next for Israel on the rugby field.
Given the recent changes at the 'Tahs and Wallabies, he may have close to a clean sheet to arrive at if he backs up for them.
Alternatively, having the issue cleared up may pave the way for Japanese or French clubs to chase him.
I'd prefer to see him playing in Australia.

 

[Braveheart81]

There's zero chance of him being employed by RA or an Aussie Super Rugby side again.

 

[formerflanker]

He was also made to apologise to RA...

Yes, that hadn't escaped me.
Since the settlement is a negotiated one, I see his apology as one he agreed to not one he was made to do.

 

[Lorenzo]

Apart from the public apologies and the secret agreements, the big question is what next for Israel on the rugby field.
Given the recent changes at the 'Tahs and Wallabies, he may have close to a clean sheet to arrive at if he backs up for them.
Alternatively, having the issue cleared up may pave the way for Japanese or French clubs to chase him.
I'd prefer to see him playing in Australia.

LOL he ain't playing for RA again

 

[formerflanker]

There's zero chance of him being employed by RA or an Aussie Super Rugby side again.

Giving him the opportunity to claim "constructive dismissal" or something similar?

 

[Lorenzo]

You on the drink FF (Folau Fainga'a)?

 

[Derpus]

Apart from the public apologies and the secret agreements, the big question is what next for Israel on the rugby field.
Given the recent changes at the 'Tahs and Wallabies, he may have close to a clean sheet to arrive at if he backs up for them.
Alternatively, having the issue cleared up may pave the way for Japanese or French clubs to chase him.
I'd prefer to see him playing in Australia.

Meh, who gives a toss what happens to him on the field.

 

[Lorenzo]

I would be flabbergasted if they paid him that much.

What would that be? 4m? Yeah, me too. But I can see 2m.

 

[KevinO]

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Alternatively, having the issue cleared up may pave the way for Japanese or French clubs to chase him.

Slim chance Japan or England

No chance France, his views would have him killed. Even the owner of Toulon has publicly said piss off.

 

[Lorenzo]

Toronto league with SBW maybe?

 

[formerflanker]

You on the drink FF (Folau Fainga'a)?

Nah, just an old guy shouting at the clouds, wishing the exciting days of Israel under the high ball and scoring great tries could be replicated soon. Also a supporter of free speech and very disturbed that people accept the role of sporting organisations and sponsors in determining who says what.
Who knows what improvement Israel has in him under new Waratah and Wallaby coaches - better defence positioning and kicking perhaps?
Man can dream!

 

[Pfitzy]

Flush the shitter, move on.

2020 is going to be a marked improvement on the dumpster fire we've just endured.

 

[Pfitzy]

Is it rewriting history if it’s true?

Folau's stats at GWS:

$6M contract for four years
13 games in the AFL
2 goals 8
Quit after 2 years.

Profile for western sydney AFL? Sure.

Flop? Definitely. Hardly revisionist.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Nah, just an old guy shouting at the clouds, wishing the exciting days of Israel under the high ball and scoring great tries could be replicated soon. Also a supporter of free speech and very disturbed that people accept the role of sporting organisations and sponsors in determining who says what.
Who knows what improvement Israel has in him under new Waratah and Wallaby coaches - better defence positioning and kicking perhaps?
Man can dream!

One man's dream is another man's nightmare.

 

[James Pettifer]

They'll have to report it if it's material. If it isn't, that obviously also tells you something.

Or that their insurer pays for it, which is what RA have said.

The insurer probably also strong influenced the settlement decision

 

[Sully]

I will never watch him play rugby again.

 

[Slim 293]

I will never watch him play rugby again.

Unless the ACL form their own league I don't think many people will.........