Folau to Retire from AFL
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Tigerdave
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Israel Folau poised for NRL return with Parramatta Eels
by: Brent Read From: The Australian
ISRAEL Folau is on the verge of a return to rugby league next year with Parramatta.
The former NRL star, who has spent the past two years in the AFL with Greater Western Sydney, is expected to announce later today that he is quitting the Giants.
The Australian understands the Eels, a club now coached by Ricky Stuart, have been in talks with Folau and plans to conduct further discussions with the NRL over the prospect of signing the former Queensland and Australian back.
Folau will have to accept a cut in salary to rejoin the NRL after being on multi-million dollar deal in the AFL .
Parramatta chief executive Ken Edwards confirmed the club’s interest in Folau.
“We would be very interested in talking to Israel,” Edwards said.
“We think Israel would be a great fit.”
Asked about the salary cap implications of signing Folau, Edwards said: “Salary cap in the first year would probably be an issue for us. It’s something we need to work through with the NRL and discuss with the NRL. In terms of years after 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 would not be an issue for us.”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/israel-folau-poised-for-nrl-return-with-parramatta-eels/story-e6frg7mf-1226508425902
by: Brent Read From: The Australian
ISRAEL Folau is on the verge of a return to rugby league next year with Parramatta.
The former NRL star, who has spent the past two years in the AFL with Greater Western Sydney, is expected to announce later today that he is quitting the Giants.
The Australian understands the Eels, a club now coached by Ricky Stuart, have been in talks with Folau and plans to conduct further discussions with the NRL over the prospect of signing the former Queensland and Australian back.
Folau will have to accept a cut in salary to rejoin the NRL after being on multi-million dollar deal in the AFL .
Parramatta chief executive Ken Edwards confirmed the club’s interest in Folau.
“We would be very interested in talking to Israel,” Edwards said.
“We think Israel would be a great fit.”
Asked about the salary cap implications of signing Folau, Edwards said: “Salary cap in the first year would probably be an issue for us. It’s something we need to work through with the NRL and discuss with the NRL. In terms of years after 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 would not be an issue for us.”
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/israel-folau-poised-for-nrl-return-with-parramatta-eels/story-e6frg7mf-1226508425902
GNR4LIFE
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@batboy said:
He's going to Parra
TigersFan4Life
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So they'll have Folau AND Hopoate in 2014.
happy_tiger
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He is a very good player but has only showed he can play wing
He will be asking for at least 450-500 k as he was on 400k when he left the Broncos
No way in the wide world should we pay 450k for a winger , no matter how good he is
He will be asking for at least 450-500 k as he was on 400k when he left the Broncos
No way in the wide world should we pay 450k for a winger , no matter how good he is
He'll start appearing in people's 2013 lineups by tonight…
BenjiMagic96
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If he goes to eels then no space for Farah, please be true!
tig_prmz
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@BenjiMagic96 said:
good point.. or it could attract farah as well though? playing alongside someone like folau
BenjiMagic96
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@tig_prmz said:
They would not be able to fit Hayne, Sandow, Hopoate, Farah, Mannah and Falou under the cap because Sandow is 500k, Hayne 500 k, Farah, 500-700 k, Hopoate- 800k, Falou 800k. They are also rumoured to be after bird.
GNR4LIFE
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@tig_prmz said:
Fat chance of that
1_4_chicken_chips
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@happy tiger said:
Happy the guy is a superstar .played all his junior days in campbelltown and can play centre wing fullback , what more do you want …grew up with hayne and will be just the ingredient Parra needs .
fmd ,i wish could lure a player like him .
1_4_chicken_chips
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@happy tiger said:
Happy the guy is a superstar .played all his junior days in campbelltown and can play centre wing fullback , what more do you want …grew up with hayne and will be just the ingredient Parra needs .
fmd ,i wish could lure a player like him .
BenjiMagic96
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@alexaki said:
No i did not i said if signed farah they would not be able to fit them all under the cap….
happy_tiger
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@1/4 chicken said:
I said he was a very good player and apart from the occasional game in the centres he has played all of his career on the wing and never seen him play fullback at NRL level
Why would anyone pay 450 k for a winger honestly ,we could of got a quality 7 or a top line prop for the same money
tig_prmz
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@GNR4LIFE said:
fat chance of what?
farah signing with eels?
folau signing with eels?
both signing with eels?
farah signing with GWS ?
folau signing for the army?
