Well said Phil Gould - re Robbie farah

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Eddie

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Robbie Farah is an unselfish leader

Wests Tigers' captain Robbie Farah could have easily pulled out of Sunday's club match against Penrith and saved himself for State of Origin. Already inhibited by a dislocated collarbone, Farah would have been excused by even the most ardent of Tigers fans if he hadn't played. We've seen plenty of Origin players over the years favour appearing in the prestigious representative fixtures over their normal club commitments. Sometimes warranted; but often it's not. For Robbie Farah though, the thought of not leading his team-mates out onto Leichhardt Oval on Sunday, never entered his mind. Not only did he play but he threw himself into the action with his normal aggression, commitment and enthusiasm. His team didn't win; and for all his efforts it seems the only thing Farah received in return was to sustain a serious hand injury that could prevent him from playing in this historical Origin encounter. I hope the football gods smile on him and find a way for him to take his place next Wednesday night. **For the Tiger's club, players and fans however, you should be grateful to have such an inspirational leader.** No one should underestimate what he did for his club on the weekend.

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Its funny because i think a lot of fans have turned against him which is sad. Some even threw mud at him for leaving the field with a few minutes to go after playing 35 minutes with a broken hand.

No doubt he has made mistakes, but I don't think there have been many more loyal and tough players in the joint ventures history.

Good luck Robbie, hope he can get up for Wednesday.
 
Didnt Keith lead us out?

Just kiddin… I perceive Farah playing was a reflection of his love for the club. He knew the crowd numbers were looking pretty huge, plus the stigma hanging on future of Leichhardt.

I think its safe to say he didnt want to let the club or fans down!

[Good on Gould for stating that you stupid old goat]
 
He's not perfect old robbie….but he IS a he'll of a leader.
I loved him pleading his case with a rorting ref....others bagged him....He can't win...if He says nothing he's crucified too
 
I'm happy with him as our leader.

I think he has had to carry the burden of how the club has been run in the last few years and this really has nothing to do with him. He's been the public face of a club run like sh** with all the in fighting and back stabbing and I can completely understand his frustration, especially last year when I think he got hung out to dry.
 
Can't doubt his commitment, courage and determination that's for sure.
 
When Robbie finally hangs up his boots we will have lost a player who has been the heart and soul of our club for a long time.Off course he has made mistakes everybody does but i have never doubted his will to win and commitment to WT.He has already played for over a decade for us and could have left many times for more money.
I could not ask for anything more from any player
 
Well said Gus true character of a bloke and clubman and a leader that robbie is for all those bagging him in here piss off and support someone else

Rant done

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@Chris said:
He's just not Origin tough, ask Laurie Daley, thats why they picked Ennis for years.
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Sorry Chris, but you have to be kidding
Ennis didn't have a very long time in Origin, and in that time, cost us at least I game by giving one of his stupid penalties away that gave them the game with only a few minutes to go.
As for whether he is an origin player, just read Goulds story about him ( I think you must have missed it).
Even just going on this year , his effort in staying on and defending as he did with the sort of injury that he had, should have been enough to show even people like you, that your statement is rubbish
 
@Chris said:
He's just not Origin tough, ask Laurie Daley, thats why they picked Ennis for years.
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Sorry, wasn't he part of the team that broke the drought? Didn't he have the most tackles multiple times?
 
@Eddie said:
Robbie Farah is an unselfish leader

Wests Tigers' captain Robbie Farah could have easily pulled out of Sunday's club match against Penrith and saved himself for State of Origin. Already inhibited by a dislocated collarbone, Farah would have been excused by even the most ardent of Tigers fans if he hadn't played. We've seen plenty of Origin players over the years favour appearing in the prestigious representative fixtures over their normal club commitments. Sometimes warranted; but often it's not. For Robbie Farah though, the thought of not leading his team-mates out onto Leichhardt Oval on Sunday, never entered his mind. Not only did he play but he threw himself into the action with his normal aggression, commitment and enthusiasm. His team didn't win; and for all his efforts it seems the only thing Farah received in return was to sustain a serious hand injury that could prevent him from playing in this historical Origin encounter. I hope the football gods smile on him and find a way for him to take his place next Wednesday night. **For the Tiger's club, players and fans however, you should be grateful to have such an inspirational leader.** No one should underestimate what he did for his club on the weekend.

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Its funny because i think a lot of fans have turned against him which is sad. Some even threw mud at him for leaving the field with a few minutes to go after playing 35 minutes with a broken hand.

No doubt he has made mistakes, but I don't think there have been many more loyal and tough players in the joint ventures history.

Good luck Robbie, hope he can get up for Wednesday.
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Good too see that someone like Gus can appreciate the unselfishness that Farah showed by playing on Sunday. Unfortunately some of the comments on our forum since the game show that some don't .
Hopefully they are only a small portion of WTs supporters.
I'm glad that The courage and effort that he has shown for Nsw and the club has been acknowledged by someone whose opinion has some clout when it comes to Origin.
Hope Ennis is prepared to put in the effort that Farah has.
 
I applaud and agree with Goulds statements completely…there will only ever be one Robbie Farah for this JV..
Why I think Robbies form is so out of character for us at the moment,is he is trying to get this team to play to JTs structure and he has not only to adapt his playing but also the other players as well,not an easy task when you have been used to playing a totally different style for years..
R.Farrah....WESTS Tigers champion of champions.,.
 
Robbie half fit I would have in my team , he would play until the pain barrier was to much , others would not go to his lengths to play, a great team captain who gives his all
 
Yeah definitely think Chris was expressing through sarcasm and paraphrasing the words a few years ago by the likes of Laurie Daley (then a selector and fox commentator) that farah wasn't tough enough for origin, but Ennis was.
 
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