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Title: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Kazahkstan on July 30, 2010, 07:48:42 PM
Not misquoted, spoken by the man himself on the 7 or 9 News telecast tonight (can't exactly remember which one).

I've lost all respect for him after that comment. I realise he's going to be payed a small amount of the $1 million a year on playing footy, but that's just plain ridiculous.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: ossie85 on July 30, 2010, 08:44:01 PM

Seriously? Wow.

Perhaps Karmichael was the far smarter choice. Super Coach Kevin "FIGJAM" Sheedy is sure to disagree.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: RobsOverAchieverss on July 30, 2010, 10:10:16 PM
He probably didnt have a TV or he was beating up people for there phone "choice"
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: SCADDICT on July 30, 2010, 10:53:26 PM
What a dud! He's just in it for the cash I reckon. He's in for a rude awakening though  ;D
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on July 31, 2010, 10:59:58 AM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on July 30, 2010, 10:10:16 PM
He probably didnt have a TV or he was beating up people for there phone "choice"
^
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Hawka on August 01, 2010, 11:47:28 AM
Hunt will play so much more games be a better player and folau wont be in the afl for the rest of his carrer he may go bak to rugby wen his contract finshes
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: dylsta05 on August 01, 2010, 03:50:39 PM
cant believe he hasnt even seen 1 game, well go back to rugby then
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Fletch74 on August 02, 2010, 02:06:11 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on July 30, 2010, 10:53:26 PM
What a dud! He's just in it for the cash I reckon. He's in for a rude awakening though  ;D
He doesn't care!! As long as the $$$ gets to his back pocket he'll be happy. It's crap that he is playing in this case though!!
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Boomz on August 08, 2010, 06:00:46 AM
He's in it for the cash... I was completely against both of them but Hunt has grown on me since he is actually making an effort and isn't in it just for the money. (imo)
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 08, 2010, 11:15:48 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on July 30, 2010, 10:53:26 PM
What a dud! He's just in it for the cash I reckon. He's in for a rude awakening though  ;D
Of course he is in it for the money. It is much more than he can earn playing rugby and he is young enough so that after he has earned his millions from playing footy he can return to what I'm sure is his true passion- rugby. What is he? 24? I would take that money at 24...
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Kazahkstan on August 09, 2010, 03:28:42 PM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 08, 2010, 11:15:48 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on July 30, 2010, 10:53:26 PM
What a dud! He's just in it for the cash I reckon. He's in for a rude awakening though  ;D
Of course he is in it for the money. It is much more than he can earn playing rugby and he is young enough so that after he has earned his millions from playing footy he can return to what I'm sure is his true passion- rugby. What is he? 24? I would take that money at 24...
21. You'd have to be crazy to knock back that sort of moolah at that age.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on August 09, 2010, 05:59:33 PM
Quote from: Kazahkstan on August 09, 2010, 03:28:42 PM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 08, 2010, 11:15:48 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on July 30, 2010, 10:53:26 PM
What a dud! He's just in it for the cash I reckon. He's in for a rude awakening though  ;D
Of course he is in it for the money. It is much more than he can earn playing rugby and he is young enough so that after he has earned his millions from playing footy he can return to what I'm sure is his true passion- rugby. What is he? 24? I would take that money at 24...
21. You'd have to be crazy to knock back that sort of moolah at that age.
+1!!!
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 10, 2010, 11:29:32 PM
Quote from: Master Q on August 09, 2010, 05:59:33 PM
Quote from: Kazahkstan on August 09, 2010, 03:28:42 PM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 08, 2010, 11:15:48 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on July 30, 2010, 10:53:26 PM
What a dud! He's just in it for the cash I reckon. He's in for a rude awakening though  ;D
Of course he is in it for the money. It is much more than he can earn playing rugby and he is young enough so that after he has earned his millions from playing footy he can return to what I'm sure is his true passion- rugby. What is he? 24? I would take that money at 24...
21. You'd have to be crazy to knock back that sort of moolah at that age.
+1!!!
I would take it!
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on August 12, 2010, 09:12:49 PM
Who wouldn't? ;D
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 12, 2010, 09:19:25 PM
Tiger  Woods, Bill Gates, Roger Federer, Russian Billionare who owns Chelsea, Bruce Wayne (:P) Barrack Obama.
Julia WOULD take it :P
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 10:32:33 AM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 12, 2010, 09:19:25 PM
Tiger  Woods, Bill Gates, Roger Federer, Russian Billionare who owns Chelsea, Bruce Wayne (:P) Barrack Obama.
Julia WOULD take it :P
Then waste it on Schools  ;D
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 13, 2010, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 10:32:33 AM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 12, 2010, 09:19:25 PM
Tiger  Woods, Bill Gates, Roger Federer, Russian Billionare who owns Chelsea, Bruce Wayne (:P) Barrack Obama.
Julia WOULD take it :P
Then waste it on Schools  ;D
Or put it in her personal bank account ::)
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 11:54:33 AM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 13, 2010, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 10:32:33 AM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 12, 2010, 09:19:25 PM
Tiger  Woods, Bill Gates, Roger Federer, Russian Billionare who owns Chelsea, Bruce Wayne (:P) Barrack Obama.
Julia WOULD take it :P
Then waste it on Schools  ;D
Or put it in her personal bank account ::)
Cause she knows she won't win the next election?
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 13, 2010, 01:04:41 PM
Quote from: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 11:54:33 AM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 13, 2010, 11:42:27 AM
Quote from: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 10:32:33 AM
Quote from: Alex7089 on August 12, 2010, 09:19:25 PM
Tiger  Woods, Bill Gates, Roger Federer, Russian Billionare who owns Chelsea, Bruce Wayne (:P) Barrack Obama.
Julia WOULD take it :P
Then waste it on Schools  ;D
Or put it in her personal bank account ::)
Cause she knows she won't win the next election?
I wouldn't vote for in * years time ::)
-She stole my slogan
-She completely backstabbed K-Rudd
-Her voice is annoying
-She is untrustworthy
-She is  liar.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: ossie85 on August 13, 2010, 01:22:23 PM

Just to be fair (I don't care either way) On the Abbott side of things...

I wouldn't vote for in * years time
-He stole plenty of slogans
-He completely backstabbed M-Turnbull
-His voice is annoying
-He is untrustworthy
-He is  liar.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 02:20:20 PM
I prefer Abbott to Gillard.

Ossie who are you voting for.

After ossie's answer, I think we should go back on topic.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 13, 2010, 04:14:13 PM
I agree. Think of the children.
I think it is clear I would vote for Liberal ;D
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: SCADDICT on August 13, 2010, 05:21:21 PM
Just in relation to Folau taking the money at his age. I dunno about that, I think you still need to have a bit of interest in what your doing. Some kind of motivation other then cash. And who's gonna respect him if that is his aim.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 13, 2010, 05:23:26 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on August 13, 2010, 05:21:21 PM
Just in relation to Folau taking the money at his age. I dunno about that, I think you still need to have a bit of interest in what your doing. Some kind of motivation other then cash. And who's gonna respect him if that is his aim.
If you were told you could quit your job right now go play AFL for a few years and earn 5 mil + you would take it, no? I'm pretty sure he doesn't mind about respect ::)
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: SCADDICT on August 13, 2010, 05:35:12 PM
It's not all about money Alex. I think he'll  soon find it will be a very unsatisfying venture for him. As for your question Yes I would because I have a genuine interest in Aussie rules(Unlike folau) and that alone would be enough to motivate me.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 05:37:16 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on August 13, 2010, 05:35:12 PM
It's not all about money Alex. I think he'll  soon find it will be a very unsatisfying venture for him. As for your question Yes I would because I have a genuine interest in Aussie rules(Unlike folau) and that alone would be enough to motivate me.
I stopped after the first 6 words. It is all about the money.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: SCADDICT on August 13, 2010, 05:38:07 PM
Well it shouldn't be Q, if so he is a disgrace!

Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 05:45:34 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on August 13, 2010, 05:38:07 PM
Well it shouldn't be Q, if so he is a disgrace!
It is SCAddict. Anyone will take that money, full stop.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 13, 2010, 05:54:36 PM
Quote from: SCADDICT on August 13, 2010, 05:38:07 PM
Well it shouldn't be Q, if so he is a disgrace!
Well I personally have no time for him because how can he possibly want to play a game professionally if he has never played before or even watched it before, what else is there?
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: RobsOverAchieverss on August 13, 2010, 07:52:20 PM
Why are people getting so upset about the fact he is only playing for the money, of course he is using them for the money...Dont clubs use players for memberships, to pay their wages and as soon as they hit a certain age see you later good on him he made the right CHOICE.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Alex7089 on August 13, 2010, 08:00:11 PM
I understand why he would do it, I would.

Truth is GWS/GC are just as bad, they are using rugby players to geet people up there interested.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: ossie85 on August 14, 2010, 06:48:40 AM
Quote from: Master Q on August 13, 2010, 02:20:20 PM
I prefer Abbott to Gillard.

Ossie who are you voting for.

After ossie's answer, I think we should go back on topic.

I'll be voting Labor in my seat due to the Liberal policy of cutting public service jobs directly affecting me. In the senate, I'll be voting Green with Labor preferences.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Master Q on August 14, 2010, 10:20:03 AM
Poor os, doesn't want to lose his ABS job  ;)

Back on topic.
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Cicjose on November 30, 2010, 01:43:51 AM
Can he learn the complete game of AFL in the next 6 months to be ready round 1?
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Boomz on November 30, 2010, 01:45:13 AM
He has a bit longer than that but still I don't thinl he'll be very good...
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Cicjose on November 30, 2010, 01:48:06 AM
stealing Thugby League players. The only part of the country that plays it and we have the 2nd ranked nation in the sport (I remember the heartbreaking end of the WC). We need that part of the world so we can continue to be awesome at almost everything :)
Title: Re: Folau: "I've never watched a game of AFL before"
Post by: Wes Mantooth on December 02, 2010, 12:08:45 AM
Quote from: BOOMZ on August 08, 2010, 06:00:46 AM
He's in it for the cash... I was completely against both of them but Hunt has grown on me since he is actually making an effort and isn't in it just for the money. (imo)

hunt definitely in it for the money... and he feels better on swiss  :D