to go ahead with plans to recruit Folau, who would likely play in the centres if a contract was ratified.Folau hasn’t played in the NRL since leaving the Broncos in 2010 and in 2019 had his contract with Rugby Australia torn up for making homophobic comments on social media, bringing an end to his illustrious Wallabies career., former NRL star Ian Roberts explained the impact Folau’s return would have on the Dragons and the broader Australian sporting community.
Roberts represented the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and North Queensland Cowboys during his 13-year career in the NRL.According to the report, Roberts met with NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo to express his concerns about Folau’s potential return. “At what point did someone at the Dragons think it would be a good idea to invite this s***storm into their club?” Roberts said.
“And that’s what it will be. You are welcoming this hurricane of offal. I would’ve thought the board and the coach could look at their position in rugby league, because this is about more than winning or losing.“People don’t understand the effects of homophobia and the consequences. People in the LGBTIQ community know it because it’s our reality.
“We’ve all lost friends to suicide. For any kid out of the suburbs now dealing with sexuality in a negative way, and self-harm is a reality, this s***storm is deadly.”
Why are people so concerned about his opinions ? If your disagree you just shrug your shoulders and move on .
Deadly? How? There a difference between hate speech and speech you hate. Let the people live
Why is Ian Roberts always talking about 'blowing' things?
Dragons have pulled out. SMH just broke the story
For anyone who doesn’t want Folau at the Dragons, start calling and emailing their sponsors and ‘cc MFWitches
Ian must hate muslims.. his a racist.
NRL & St George stop this rediculous idea now.
So being different gives you the right to persecute a man that is different. Well done bigots. Israel is entitled to his different, as you claim your different.
Get over it, Roberts.
Thx Ian for your insight. Can you give me the ref to to coroners finding where Izzy was the cause of death. Mentioned? No I didn’t think so. Suicide is caused by mental illness ... surely your poisition is not that gay people are mentally ill so no one can have a different view?
Why can’t he play
Let him play! He hasn't committed a crime. Discrimination works both ways. Seriously, we are able to have different beliefs and still be professional. Put a gag order into his contract if you need to. 🙄 LetHimPlay NRL
Cry me a River .... v
Why would people care one iota what the bible bashing loon bangs on about. If he's not on the local street corner shoving it down your throat ignore the goose....life's short.
Don't commit suicide because if you do you go to hell.
Calm down Ian