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Before the last World Cup, Israel Folau had been lacking the x-factor he originally displayed, and the higher echelons of rugby had to defend him…
Well said, Tyrone.
I agree that censorship would be the wrong move, I purely want to start discussion on what boundaries the modern athlete has to make statements in the public forum – and if there are ramifications, how it affects them and the business they are employed with.
Israel Folau and the modern sportsperson
Hey Al,
Thanks for the comment.
Not sure if you got all the way to the final paragraph, but your comment is almost the reason I wrote the story.
Where do we draw the line on an athlete’s ability to have freedom of opinion in a workplace that is largely controlled by sponsors and executives?
Israel Folau and the modern sportsperson
I’d heard that the advert was filmed last year, but what wonderful timing they have in releasing it!
Israel Folau and the modern sportsperson
Thanks for your input Paulo, you’ve analysed the article well.
It is less about pointing the finger at Izzy and opening discussion regarding the rights of the modern athlete, with so much influence and sway through their public channels.
Israel Folau and the modern sportsperson