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  • KiwiMurphK Online
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    KiwiMurph
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    #978

    Folau at it again.

    https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/111950375/israel-folau-resumes-antigay-social-media-posts-as-tasmania-passes-gender-freedom-law

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      Machpants
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      #979

      Well I'm a good pass mark for sinning from that list.

      What a fluffybunny

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        #980

        To be fair, he's including about 99% of society on that list so it isn't just an anti-gay tirade.

        That is some A grade lunacy in Tasmania though.

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          #981

          I wonder what those beefed-up social media protocols say about tweets/instagram posts like these. And whether the ARU can do anything (and have the guts to do so), if he breaches those protocols.

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            I wonder what those beefed-up social media protocols say about tweets/instagram posts like these. And whether the ARU can do anything (and have the guts to do so), if he breaches those protocols.

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            Paekakboyz
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            #982

            @Stargazer maybe he wants to shake loose and chase bigger coin after the WC.. but wait, wouldn't that be a tad greedy??

            Douche posts imo. Will be very interesting to see if it's another slap on the wrist or something more substantive from Oz rugby.

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              Rancid Schnitzel
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              #983

              He got away with it last time. Probably will now too with the RWC on the horizon.

              Hubris and arrogance I guess. He had nothing to gain from doing this.

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                rotated
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                #984

                I don't see how this is any different than Pocock's stances previously.

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                • rotatedR rotated

                  I don't see how this is any different than Pocock's stances previously.

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                  #985

                  @rotated said in Aussie Rugby in general:

                  I don't see how this is any different than Pocock's stances previously.

                  It's different becsuse it is wrongthink.

                  The Womble is woke.

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                    #986

                    Folau's social media posts are clearly in breech of Rugby Australia and World Rugby's codes of conduct. A fine or a ban is entirely appropriate.

                    His tone is dreadful and his attitude lacks sympathy and empathy. How are young players who gay going to feel after learning that someone who they might look up to writes drivel like that? Very good player, but it is really sad that he feels the need to keep making public statements that are arrogant, unhelpful and unkind.

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                    • sparkyS sparky

                      Folau's social media posts are clearly in breech of Rugby Australia and World Rugby's codes of conduct. A fine or a ban is entirely appropriate.

                      His tone is dreadful and his attitude lacks sympathy and empathy. How are young players who gay going to feel after learning that someone who they might look up to writes drivel like that? Very good player, but it is really sad that he feels the need to keep making public statements that are arrogant, unhelpful and unkind.

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                      Paekakboyz
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                      #987

                      @sparky and totally pushing the 'homosexuality is a choice' narrative by how it's lined up with those other 'sins'.

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                        #988

                        A few other players have also liked his post on Instagram

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                          taniwharugby
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                          #989

                          Shame Folau doesnt look across at SBW and see how you can have your beliefs and not be a cnut.

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                          • D Dolamite

                            A few other players have also liked his post on Instagram

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                            #990

                            @Dolamite which kind of goes back to general comment that he is an influential figure, whether you go as far to say he's a role model. imo it's disingenuous of him to say he's merely offering his personal opinion.

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                              Shame Folau doesnt look across at SBW and see how you can have your beliefs and not be a cnut.

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                              wrote on last edited by
                              #991

                              @taniwharugby

                              And Brad Thorn & Michael Jones.

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                              • sparkyS sparky

                                @taniwharugby

                                And Brad Thorn & Michael Jones.

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                                taniwharugby
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #992

                                @sparky probably only knows who one of them is...

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                                  @taniwharugby

                                  And Brad Thorn & Michael Jones.

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                                  #993

                                  @sparky said in Aussie Rugby in general:

                                  @taniwharugby

                                  And Brad Thorn & Michael Jones.

                                  Don't forget Keven Mealamu and pretty much every player with a Pacific Island background. Seems Folau is just not a good person.

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                                  • SneakdefreakS Sneakdefreak

                                    @sparky said in Aussie Rugby in general:

                                    @taniwharugby

                                    And Brad Thorn & Michael Jones.

                                    Don't forget Keven Mealamu and pretty much every player with a Pacific Island background. Seems Folau is just not a good person.

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                                    taniwharugby
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                                    #994

                                    @Sneakdefreak I'd say more likely not too smart...dunno if mentioned already, but after his last comments, apparently he had something about social media written into his contract....?

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                                    • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                                      @Sneakdefreak I'd say more likely not too smart...dunno if mentioned already, but after his last comments, apparently he had something about social media written into his contract....?

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                                      Machpants
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                                      @taniwharugby It was mentioned by ozzie media that he had that in his contract, I hope so and I hope RA have the guts to ditch him.

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                                        @taniwharugby It was mentioned by ozzie media that he had that in his contract, I hope so and I hope RA have the guts to ditch him.

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                                        #996

                                        @Machpants and isn't Izzy a liar if he'd agreed to those media conditions in his contract? Did he never intend to honour that agreement? Not that I actually know the nuts and bolts of it. But when has lack of details, knowledge or experience ever stopped fern commentary!

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                                          @taniwharugby It was mentioned by ozzie media that he had that in his contract, I hope so and I hope RA have the guts to ditch him.

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                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #997

                                          @Machpants it'll play right into his hands (more those of his agent) as he seeks a return to league.

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