NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 2 - Backdoor Entry

my tv broke wrote:Michael Chammas
@MichaelChammas
EXCLUSIVE: Israel Folau on verge of NRL return as St George Illawarra submit application to the NRL to sign the dual international on a two-year deal.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/israel-folau-on-the-verge-of-nrl-return-as-dragons-submit-application-for-two-year-deal-20210202-p56yps.html

if the NRL had any backbone, they'd block this signing because homophobes and transphobes like Folau have no place in the NRL.

my tv broke wrote:Michael Chammas
@MichaelChammas
EXCLUSIVE: Israel Folau on verge of NRL return as St George Illawarra submit application to the NRL to sign the dual international on a two-year deal.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/israel-folau-on-the-verge-of-nrl-return-as-dragons-submit-application-for-two-year-deal-20210202-p56yps.html

This was rumoured because he came home at Christmas and has been ghosting Catalans ever since.

my tv broke wrote:Michael Chammas
@MichaelChammas
EXCLUSIVE: Israel Folau on verge of NRL return as St George Illawarra submit application to the NRL to sign the dual international on a two-year deal.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/israel-folau-on-the-verge-of-nrl-return-as-dragons-submit-application-for-two-year-deal-20210202-p56yps.html

That is huge...

So much happening... 35 days (5 weeks) until first TLT. I am getting toey!

Still only the 1 draft... I will hold off until TLT and just help with some contributions around here until then... something a MOD in waiting would do

my tv broke wrote:Michael Chammas
@MichaelChammas
EXCLUSIVE: Israel Folau on verge of NRL return as St George Illawarra submit application to the NRL to sign the dual international on a two-year deal.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/israel-folau-on-the-verge-of-nrl-return-as-dragons-submit-application-for-two-year-deal-20210202-p56yps.html

So they're getting rid of the guy everyone loves to bring back a guy everyone hates.

St George are fast becoming one of the least likeable teams/organisations in the NRL.

On a side note. When people talk about Base Stats. They are only referring to tackles, metres gained and kick metres, yes?

my tv broke wrote:

spot on

Cheers. So, just in reference to multiple scoregasms post about Cleary's base , attack and point stats (a very good post BTW), do the attacking stats also include try saves and kicks diffused?

Off season team as it stands

1. Sailor
2.
3. Walker
4. Naden
5. Kapaoa
6. Norman
7. Pearce
8. Haas
9. Starling
10. Musgrove
11. CHN
12. Hopoate
13. Horsburgh

14. Segeyaro
15.
16.
17.

Who am I missing?

Bethany_B wrote:

if the NRL had any backbone, they'd block this signing because homophobes and transphobes like Folau have no place in the NRL.

Reckon youll find that he shares similiar beliefs with a number of NRL players. He is just an obnoxious douchebag who hasn't got the brains to keep it to himself and play footy like he is paid to do.

Fortitude wrote:

Reckon youll find that he shares similiar beliefs with a number of NRL players. He is just an obnoxious douchebag who hasn't got the brains to keep it to himself and play footy like he is paid to do.

If the NRL had any sense they'd block the move solely on the basis that it's such a bad PR move and there's every chance he will do to the NRL what he did to the ARU.
It will cost them in the long run, socially and financially.

Fortitude wrote:

Reckon youll find that he shares similiar beliefs with a number of NRL players. He is just an obnoxious douchebag who hasn't got the brains to keep it to himself and play footy like he is paid to do.

Not hard to find them. Usual response is: But he can football....

filthridden wrote:

If the NRL had any sense they'd block the move solely on the basis that it's such a bad PR move and there's every chance he will do to the NRL what he did to the ARU.
It will cost them in the long run, socially and financially.

Agreed. Someone with his track record is bad news. PVL seems very big on improving reputation in the right areas. Surely this is one of them.

Holy Moly wrote:

Cheers. So, just in reference to multiple scoregasms post about Cleary's base , attack and point stats (a very good post BTW), do the attacking stats also include try saves and kicks diffused?

Inclusive in base stats:
Tackles, metres, kick metres, forced drop out, missed tackles, errors, penalties

Inclusive in points:
Tries, goals, field goals

Inclusive in attacking stats:
Try saves, try assists, line break, line break assist, offload, tackle break, 40/20, kick defusal

Don't wanna start a rant but a bloke can follow his ex to America and beat a bloke senseless in a pub, but he is alright to play footy... Two mature aged adults can have sex with underaged women and be allowed to play. Pearce's big rap sheet.... This guy, although stupid for it, is preaching his culture and his beliefs. He is an avid member of his church and gives regular sermons (whatever theyre called). So why can't he play?

His post that started this shit is all pretty much right there in the bible... just over a couple thousand pages.

Chewie wrote:

I don't see the issue with the NRL letting Folau play. If you are going to let players play with a history of domestic violence, drunk driving, assaulting police officers, drunken brawling, sexting, dog humping, and voting for Palpatine...

THIS!!!!! My exact point

Chewie wrote:

I don't see the issue with the NRL letting Folau play. If you are going to let players play with a history of domestic violence, drunk driving, assaulting police officers, drunken brawling, sexting, dog humping, and voting for Palpatine...

I agree, get rid of all the above grubs.


In other news, TPJ to gain points with 1 on 1 strips and forced errors? Can he focus his temper?