others are saying $3mill over 3 years. Got to love the media!

whatever amount it is, it's rediculous.

Broncos ceo said he talked to FOF agent and it was close to 6 mill.

7 news mentioned 6 mill over 4 years and during his interveiw they said he had signed for 4 years, so it looks to me like he'll be the highest paid player in AFL before he's had the chance to fumble the ball of get a point for missing, he certainly didn't miss in the contract though.

One thing I did notice, he said it was for a challenge, why not come out and say, the money was too good to knock back, he'd look a lot better in everyons eyes instead of being a liar again.

this episode really shows what a small time sport league is.... all other sports can walk in and take any players they want. and things will only get worse as league stagnates while its rivals grow even wealthier.

also the pathetic attitude of league supporters against players who leave for greener pastures is appalling. no wonder the sport finds it hard to attract new fans.

i say good luck to the fellas if someone is willing to throw $millions at them.

until they come back then all is forgiven and they are the best thing since sliced bread. The fauning over Sailor since his return from the double disgrace of RU AND coke snorting is sickening!

I'd take the money, but I'd be truthful and tell everyone why I was leaving, not lie and say for a challenge.

Most RL fans feels the same way, the money was too good to knock back, yet this same guy earlier in the year said he hopes AFL takes over in west Sydney, he made his mind up back then where he was going, he is a liar.

he did say yesterday it was also about the money

wow, thats some serious coin

$1 million more a season than hed earn in RL.

cant blame the kid

question for the non RL fans :

why does afl need to pay so much money to someone thats never played the sport if its a national competition?

You people do make me laugh at times.

The bottom line is this.

A bloke has been offered a new job with a new company for a massive pay rise.


Reading some of your posts I doubt whether any of you actually have jobs of your own but if you did and someone offered you a similar deal you would all take it.

So stop bagging Folau out as the new Judas Iscariot, build a bridge and get over it. Reading some of your comments it seems you think Izzy is the reincarnation of Pol Pot. Well you would.... if you had actually ever heard of Pol Pot.

If you don't like AFL... don't watch it. And stop bagging a bloke out for wanting to earn a few bucks whilst it's on offer.


Simple.

Wasn't he the son of p1ss pot?

Have you actually ever listened to yourself?

Maybe you would like to lynch them for daring to leave the NRL as well... we all need to strive to keep the NRL pure after all.

I suggest you organise a trial on the banks of the Brisbane river where a group of people like yourself tie Folau and Hunt up and cast them forth into the depths. If they float they are clearly the spawn of satan and must be immediately sent to the AFL. If they sink they are innocent and should immediately be allowed to play Origin footy again... but then be executed after game 3 for daring to try and leave the code.

Barry_McKenzie , why don't you STFU for once, most people in here have said they'd take the money, learn to read you idiot.

The problem is the lack of depth in the NRL - especially in NSW.

When Tahu - who is no world beater - can return from RU straight into Origin it suggests the sport has issues.

If Gasnier returned he would be straight back into Origin!!

How is it these guys can leave the sport and still get straight into the game's highest expression - where is the development of players? Look at the NSW half back pairing, a 35 year old scrum half and Centre playing stand off?

Maybe, they were targeted by rugby union because they were the best. If Kimmorley is the best scrum half in NSW then that's it and his age shouldn't be an issue.


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