Things that make you laugh

[woodublieve12]

He is taking the piss now

[Brodlach]

Wants $3 million and has almost $400k donated already

[woodublieve12]

Wants $3 million and has almost $400k donated already

A lot off dumb people around

[DOC]

I think the revelation that QANTAS (Alan Joyce) intervened and then lied about it will ensure that this is far from over.

[Spargo]

Wants $3 million and has almost $400k donated already

Reported he’s earned over $20 million in payments, bonuses, endorsements etc over the last 10 years.

[DOC]

If he wins he will get costs as well.

I will tell you who wins though, Lawyers.

[Brodlach]

Wants $3 million and has almost $400k donated already

Reported he’s earned over $20 million in payments, bonuses, endorsements etc over the last 10 years.

I wonder how much of that has been donated to “god”

[DOC]

Wants $3 million and has almost $400k donated already

and in the time it takes to play a football match, another 50K goes in.

[amber_fluid]

Wants $3 million and has almost $400k donated already

Reported he’s earned over $20 million in payments, bonuses, endorsements etc over the last 10 years.

I wonder how much of that has been donated to “god”

A donation to god for tax purposes maybe?

[DOC]

Now on 530K. Stalled.

[Armchair expert]

Sam Kerr attempt at a penalty

I would do better

[Magellan]

Now on 530K. Stalled.

GoFundMe have now shut Folao's appeal down.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-u ... 520nh.html

Israel Folau's controversial appeal for financial assistance for his legal fight against Rugby Australia has been shut down by GoFundMe Australia, with more than $650,000 in funds donated to the sacked rugby star expected to be refunded.

Rugby Australia terminated Folau's multimillion-dollar contract last month after he posted a photo to Instagram in April that said homosexuals were destined for hell unless they repented of their sins.

Folau, 30, launched legal proceedings with the Fair Work Commission and said that, if a deal is not struck with RA, he would take the matter to the High Court. He set up the GoFundMe page in the hope of receiving $3 million in donations.

But GoFundMe Australia released a statement to the Herald on Monday saying the Folau appeal breached the organisation's terms and conditions.

"Today we will be closing Israel Folau’s campaign and issuing full refunds to all donors. After a routine period of evaluation, we have concluded that this campaign violates our terms of service," GoFundMe Australia regional manager Nicola Britton said.

"As a company, we are absolutely committed to the fight for equality for LGBTIQ+ people and fostering an environment of inclusivity.

"While we welcome GoFundMes engaging in diverse civil debate, we do not tolerate the promotion of discrimination or exclusion.

"In the days since Mr Folau's campaign launched, more than one million dollars have been donated to hundreds of other campaigns, large and small, across Australia. Those acts of kindness are the heart of GoFundMe.

"Our platform exists to help people help others. Australians have shown themselves to be among the most kind and generous people in the world. We look forward to helping more Australians fundraise for causes they care about in the coming months and years."

GoFundMe's fine print says the crowdfunding site cannot be used for "campaigns we deem, in our sole discretion, to be in support of, or for the legal defense of alleged crimes associated with hate, violence, harassment, bullying, discrimination, terrorism, or intolerance of any kind relating to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation or sex."

While Folau's GoFundMe page soared past the $580,000 mark on Saturday, there were growing calls for the "hypocritical" website, which proudly displays a gay pride flag on its social media accounts, to shut down the fundraising exercise.

In an Instagram post on Saturday evening, Folau, a multimillionaire, recognised those who had parted with their hard-earned cash for what he has described as "the fight of my life".

"Thank you to all those who have given to my Legal Action Fund so far," Folau wrote to his 363,000 Instagram followers. "I am humbled and overwhelmed by the support I have received, for which I am very grateful.

"I have received thousands of messages from supporters who believe discrimination in the workplace is wrong and has no place in Australia or anywhere else."

On Friday, Rugby Australia head Raelene Castle said she did not think that trying to make money on GoFundMe – a website normally used for other causes such as raising money for sick children or those in real need – was an appropriate strategy.

Folau fired back, saying he had no regrets asking for $3 million in donations.

"Unsurprisingly, I have been criticised by Rugby Australia and some sections of the media overnight," wrote the former rugby star.

"While the attacks against me have shown I have a big fight on my hands, I will stand strong.

"I decided to take legal action when Rugby Australia terminated my employment contract and ended my playing career after I expressed my religious beliefs on social media.

"Sadly, Rugby Australia have said that they will devote significant resources to fight me in court. This shows I have a long and hard battle on my hands, which is why I am asking for your support."

[Dutchy]

Having some beers on Saturday night with one of our players that knows @carey ....oh boy some stories

[Booney]

Having some beers on Saturday night with one of our players that knows @carey ....oh boy some stories

Oh yes....

[Lightning McQueen]

I had two games to umpire on Saturday at Virginia and then one at Ingle Farm @ 4:45pm.

After rushing home in between appointments to place a few bets and have a quick shower, I zoomed up to Ingle Farm only to hit panic mode as there didn't seem to be anyone getting ready to play.

I thought I'd gone to the wrong ground so I called the league co-ordinator to verify as a check on my phone suggested I was at the right ground.

Turned out that I was 24 hours early, I didn't check the fine print as I didn't think for the life of me there would be a 4:45pm timeslot on a Sunday, pretty stupid as I wasted over an hour travelling where I could've had a few more bets, a couple of beers or gone out for dinner.

[carey]

Having some beers on Saturday night with one of our players that knows @carey ....oh boy some stories

LOL, this cant end well.

Who was it? Chris?

I had a huge session yesterday i'm getting weird phone calls today, wondered why then i found out the boys got hold of my phone yesterday

[Dutchy]

Toppy!

[carey]

Toppy!

If he wants to tell stories, Ask him about the squirter lol

[carey]

Toppy!

Boy can play.

[Lightning McQueen]

Discussions in the workplace around x-lotto.

There's always a bit of a joke going on when we do a syndicate on how everyone will retire if we won, I get scoffed at when I tell them that I'll still come to work if we win, how much of a win is the cut off between paying everything off and living comfortably or actually quitting?

Anything under $2M would see me continue to work in my current job.