News Do you care if Israel Folau returns to the NRL?

[SBD82]

This thread somehow managed to get more ridiculous.

I didn’t think that was possible.

 

[Iron Lion]

Still waiting on Watmough, Matai & Iain Thornley to pitch up at the Warriors mate.

But don't worry - I have FAITH. Clearly that trumps all.

Ok Mr Jason George .......

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Just for the record, from theology hell is not where people go to burn.

There is powerful hyperbolic language there.

Hell is separation from God. Those who don't want to be with him.

Anybody who goes to hell is not upset that it is unfair. They would rather have nothing for eternity than God.

Just for context.

Sounds good to me. I’ll be down in hell getting pissed with Bon Scott and snorting coke off Janis Joplin’s tits while you lot are sitting on clouds strumming harps with jeebus

 

[Captain Apollo]

Rugby Australia have called a press conference for 3.00 pm (AEST) today.

 

[Bazal]

Rugby Australia have called a press conference for 3.00 pm (AEST) today.

Sacked

So apparently it was that simple, all this was just the bureaucracy associated with terminating a highly paid/high profile employee who doesn't want to lose his pay packet.

Huh.

 

[SBD82]

Rugby Australia have called a press conference for 3.00 pm (AEST) today.

That’s a bloody smart move.

They should spend 59 minutes revealing their decision, then open the floor for questions.

4pm the press conference is a ghost town as everyone heads for the JDB ruling.

 

[jaseg]

Yep- it’s obviously more complicated (beyond the court of public opinion) than some on here are making it out to be.

It's not. Legal proceedings drag out all of the time. That's just how it works when you've got the opportunity to pick over minutiae of language, and people getting paid very well by the hour to do so. Cynical, yes... but also true - from experience.

There was a mistake on RA's part in not providing an extra, specific social media clause - but only a mistake to the extent that they now have to go through code of conduct hearings etc, allowing it to drag out, which the media love.

It's really not something Folau has any significant chance of winning. At this point his only win is in the publicity he can get.

 

[2 weeks]

There is a Simpsons gif for every occasion

 

[Shark62]

Sounds good to me. I’ll be down in hell getting pissed with Bon Scott and snorting coke off Janis Joplin’s tits while you lot are sitting on clouds strumming harps with jeebus

With John bonham pounding the feck out of the bass drum.

 

[coolumsharkie]

Sacked

So apparently it was that simple, all this was just the bureaucracy associated with terminating a highly paid/high profile employee who doesn't want to lose his pay packet.

Huh.

Hallelujah!

 

[Shark62]

Hallelujah!

Lol

 

[CliffyIsGod]

suck shit you bigot

 

[Shark62]

I’m waiting with bated breath for the Great Dane to write a 5000 word dissertation as to why this decision ends society as we know it.

 

[Mr Angry]

Now sue Union and break them financially.

 

[Shark62]

Well at least he will have plenty of time now to share God’s happy message about all of us being burned to cinders for daring to have a good time.

 

[Meth]

Sacked

So apparently it was that simple, all this was just the bureaucracy associated with terminating a highly paid/high profile employee who doesn't want to lose his pay packet.

Huh.

Hmmm that may be the case. Or else this may have some legs on it still. I see this as a test case, so I would imagine there’s someone out there that will help Israel push this all the way. I can’t see it not being hugely troubling for the ARU, financially

 

[Shark62]

Hmmm that may be the case. Or else this may have some legs on it still. I see this as a test case, so I would imagine there’s someone out there that will help Israel push this all the way. I can’t see it not being hugely troubling for the ARU, financially

Lawyers love this stuff

 

[Meth]

Lawyers love this stuff

A few people are going to make a lot of money out of this

 

[Bazal]

Hmmm that may be the case. Or else this may have some legs on it still. I see this as a test case, so I would imagine there’s someone out there that will help Israel push this all the way. I can’t see it not being hugely troubling for the ARU, financially

Of course it has legs on it.

Even if he'd snotted Castle and been sacked he'd have a right of appeal. And the right to challenge it in court.

It doesn't mean it isn't quite clear cut.

 

[Shark62]

Of course it has legs on it.

Even if he'd snotted Castle and been sacked he'd have a right of appeal. And the right to challenge it in court.

It doesn't mean it isn't quite clear cut.

It’s all about legal bills from this point on. His phone will be ringing hot. Rugby Aus will need very deep pockets.