“What Mal has done in the past 6/7 years to turn the kangaroos jumper around. Elevate the status” is the biggest load of crap that was said in this video. The kangaroos have maintained a stranglehold on the number 1 rank of international rugby league teams for as long as I can remember. They have had the best players playing in that jersey up until Fifita decided to defect to Tonga with Taumalolo. And THAT happened after meninga was appointed coach. The guy is talking crap.
@@putjaglovesup5284 I don't disagree with your comments but for me the biggest load of crap in the video was that flog jour o saying Origin is a selection trial for Australia. It hasn't been that for years now and that journo should know that.
@@thylacine1004not a knights fan but you’re clueless if you think he’s not getting selected. He single handily carried that Knights squad into the finals! Teddy couldn’t do anything for the Tigers and Edwards hasn’t been tested in without that Knights spine to be at Kalyn level. He gets the nod everyday of the week.
It may be that he doesn’t want to cut his career short with being knocked out again. He seems to be putting his health first and good on him for doing so! It’s his career and his health and his choice! Journo’s just looking for something else to cry about 🤣
I don’t blame him. They play 27+ rounds of footy a year + Origin, then they have to go play in a meaningless international comp, have a month off then back to pre season? No wonder everyone is injured..
Yeah I feel so sorry for the bloke, earning 1.4 million a year plus the rest, that's just not enough. God forbid he had to represent the nation that gave him that oppertunity.
@@user-ct8tc2dd9v most people dont have to run into 100kg plus monsters every week for work lol get back on the shovel mate and enjoy your 2 weeks off a year
@@Bruiser223nah they don’t I do it for fun. Plus work a full time job, people play rugby league not cause of the money it’s because they love it,,, obviously u don’t play sport, u just must stay home eat maccas and play online games
Slow news 🗞️ week? We have 2 massive games on this week and we are talking about this rubbish. I swear people in media have no feel at all about story telling and what there audience wants to hear about
😂 they literally have a blacks only game now 😂 I wouldn't represent the country for that reason alone, it's not okay when the gemrans did it, not okay when you do it, don't have time for emotionalism and flawed logic ... They made there choice ..live with it ...
@HarryBush-s7v 🤣 statements you'll never say to our government 🤣🙃 I'll take "things you don't have the guts to say to your bullies for $500 Alex" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😉 Please tell me this is jone, you ain't serious 😭😭😭😭😭
I'm a knights fan and for me this is great news, I applaud ponga and thank him. Origin is the pinnacle not international, it's not a big deal and teddy will probably be picked anyway. These blokes are just having a winge
@@MaoristaunchnessNot questioning him as a father - but he is a poor player agent who is tarnishing KP's reputation. KP is a humble bloke, so it's frustrating that his old man has a propensity to drag him into an unnecessary circus.
You guys should get all the facts first and stop speculating! Good on him for putting Newcastle first, they are the ones paying him. Another thing.... he is not even Australian 🤣🤣
A few years ago, Ponga expressed his desire to play for the All Blacks one day. I reckon once his current Knights contract is over, he'll switch to Union and pledge his allegiance to NZ.
Worst discussion ever!!! The whole video is talking about how they don't know if Ponga called Mal, they don't know if Ponga called the NRL, they don't really know anything, yet somehow this is worthy of a 10 minute discussion???
These players aren't robots, give them a break at the end of the season, most will have surgeries and will start preseason training at the start of November
Ok these guys yesterday just finished saying that Mal is loyal and he will pick Teddy while talking about Edwards or Pap being back ups and now they are mad about Ponga Who they didn't even mention as a player that would make it
The game is faster than ever, the season is 27 rounds + origin + finals and you want to add international games after that. More and more players will remove themselves from international games with the current setup and rightly so. The club pays their wage, and they need to be available for their club. We’ve seen how damaging this sport can be as of late (Eg. Roosters v Raiders) there’s no point risking it for international games, especially if your club needs you like the Knights need Ponga.
Playing international footy is meaningless. Why are we trying to force players to play for the jersey ??? Origin was never a selection process for the Australian team
IT should have nothing to do with disrespect or lack of Patriotism !! We all know that he has a small frame and he gets frequently injured by some of those big forwards giving him special treatment !! He has suffered from concussion on a few occasions and sometimes health issues start developing later in life as a result of these knocks !! It's his choice and not this panel or Meninga!! 😮
PONGA has been a man of honour and he has been consistently year-in year-out but unfortunately he has been sidelined in the last Kangaroo selection. Maybe those were the reasons that made him solidify his commitment to his club games and winning some premiership, and we just have to accept our past selections that prompted this and respect his choice as well.
Storm in a tea cup playing for the kangaroos dont mean as much anymore playing for nsw or qld means more its because of the miss management of the international game.
Was probably gonna get picked as a utility or on extended bench as the waterboy. Can't blane him, great news for Newcastle, think they'll do well next year.
State of Origin is a selection trial for Australia? Please it hasn't been that for years, so many players choose to represent other nations despite playing in this so called trial. This is a nothing story designed to bash up KP. If he wants to focus on the club who pays him then good on him.
Walsh would be getting picked above Ponga in the Roos 17 so why they blowup. It’s a battle between Tedesco and Edwards, Ponga is at best 3rd/4th choice
WTF he doesn't want to play leave it at that I don't understand why it matters wouldn't you want players who are keen to play rather then twisting players arms to get them to play
Fair enough. Let him do what he wants. If I'm Mal and Australia, I'd make it very clear that he can pull out now and also that he won't be considered for selection for the remainder of his career.
Can't wait to hear joey's thoughts on this. For the last 2 weeks, he had him as Australia's fullback, either though he was never going to get it unless Edwards or Teddy got injured. Probably chuck a Radley and play for another country as he cannot make yhe qld/ Aus sides
A bit rich to assume he would be selected in the first place. Its about playing against the best, if he doesnt want to be apart of that then its his loss. These boys seem to forget who else is out there, if its not edwards then why isnt papz getting a mention?? His side won the minor premiership ffs 🤦🏽♂️
I cant say Gordy is the best person to speak on this. His situation at the Broncos is definitely not the same thing as Ponga's at the Knights. Gordy won 3 Premierships with stacked as rosters. Kalyn is effectively playing with an average (at best) roster and has to make more calculated moves/sacrifices to give himself a chance to win.
Best fullback these days is Dylan Edwards anyhow. And no, I’m not a Penrith supporter. Playing for Australia is not what it used to be. The international game isn’t strong.
This seems insane to me, winning a premiership is the ultimate goal for all of these players I imagine. Playing origin and represent your country is just a cheery on top and arguably a high chance of getting injured. I'm surprised more players haven't skipped both.
Ponga might have done it in protest over Not being Considered for 2024 Queensland Maroons V NSW Blues ???????? Simple as that????? Let Reece Wales to play for Kangaroos ????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ponga’s biggest issue is his father! His strong arming of the knights is crazy! How this guy is a registered player agent is ridiculous. I don’t think it is ponga’s decision and he is poorly advised!
His father is his manager. Dragged out dealings with Newcastle to get $ 5 million! Multiple reports revealed a power struggle between Newcastle officials and Ponga's manager and father, Andre Ponga, was what had caused negotiations to drag out.
Just maybe a 27 round season plus Origin is too long., putting pressure on players to rest before pre-season? And then having a month long international tournament. Those teams who went deep into finals are at an extra disadvantage having less pre-season and then risking injury for the flowing NRL season.
It seems that international games aren’t valued. Players just making sure they can play State of Origin. No one cares as much about the internationals. Shame.
Smart choice father and Kalyn, rest your body mate and far less head knock chances all off seasons so good work and proud of you. And goodness what a lot of crap these blokes talk about on here Mal lets Holmes walk back in the team. So please stop the rot. Once again he has done well to look after his son’s health
Very valid point though if ur heart is not in it for what ever reason you won’t get the best out of them period if the contract stated certain requirements he needs to uphold his end unless there is a suitable reason 😮
Imagine if Latrell declinded to play for Aus because of "cultural reasons" no one in the media would bat an eyelid or even question it. But when KP (who wasnt even born in Aus) says "thanks but no thanks" in order to put his full time employer above everything else its labeled as disrespectful and controversial.
The game was invented in order to make it possible for “working class” sportsmen to become professional. As opposed to the (then) amateur status of rugby union. So why shouldn’t a professional player wish to protect his/her career? Obviously all of the relevant factors are, and should be, in play. But let’s face it, the NRL isn’t short of great full backs.
If this was Latrell people would be saying he Dosent love the country and he she bee banned for life but because it's golden boy peoole say "He can do what he wants"
The biggest joke that’s been overlooked is the delusion from Ponga that he want to help the knights win a grand final 🤷♂️🤦♂️.. I’m not a Knights hater, I admire the passion from the Newcastle area but sorry to burst their bubble but it isn’t happening next year even if they had 3 Kaylin Ponga’s in the team..
Tests and origins need the best players, or they're a farce. And if they're a farce the game suffers badly. Just apply a rule that if you're unavailable for a test/origin (without being ruled unfit) then you're also unavailable for your next scheduled NRL game, whenever that is. Simple. Players can then choose.
He's constantly injured. Give him the break. If he makes it through a season without spending several weeks on the sideline, then kick up a fuss if he doesnt wanna play tests.
This feels like hes doing this so he can turn around to the knights when hes about to leave and say i didnt play for qld Australia etc to help this club and youve done nothing to help me Catch ya
Be serious. It's State of Origin, club football and then internationals come a distant third. Can't even have a player draft, let alone force players to play internationals at end of season.
Newcastle pay his wages maybe he's just repaying their faith in him by potentially extending his career at club level
Pretty sure every club gets funding from the NRL
Plus he'd get match payments for playing for Australia, too
He gets injured alot maybe he wants 2 gv his all 4 the knights 2 try get a premiership for the club
“What Mal has done in the past 6/7 years to turn the kangaroos jumper around. Elevate the status” is the biggest load of crap that was said in this video. The kangaroos have maintained a stranglehold on the number 1 rank of international rugby league teams for as long as I can remember. They have had the best players playing in that jersey up until Fifita decided to defect to Tonga with Taumalolo. And THAT happened after meninga was appointed coach. The guy is talking crap.
Mal is a paid employee of their channel so they are obligated to talk him up.
Ah of course. How silly of me
@@putjaglovesup5284 I don't disagree with your comments but for me the biggest load of crap in the video was that flog jour o saying Origin is a selection trial for Australia. It hasn't been that for years now and that journo should know that.
You’re absolutely right there
@@Scooty_Scooty that has been the case for a while.
Have a sook. Why so negative towards Ponga? He can do what he wants.
If he was indigenous it would be cheered on lol
@@Researchthejoos 100% Latrell said it for origin and no one batted an eye but ponga changing their rules once again.
@gengarpokemon7731
Yep those characters can do no wrong apparently
Cringeworthy
Who cares it’s his choice get over it
He wont get picked anyway.The end
Daddy's choice
@@thylacine1004not a knights fan but you’re clueless if you think he’s not getting selected. He single handily carried that Knights squad into the finals! Teddy couldn’t do anything for the Tigers and Edwards hasn’t been tested in without that Knights spine to be at Kalyn level. He gets the nod everyday of the week.
@@elijah0491 “Teddy couldn’t do anything for the tigers” …. Ahh what ? 🤔
Stupid comment
It may be that he doesn’t want to cut his career short with being knocked out again. He seems to be putting his health first and good on him for doing so! It’s his career and his health and his choice! Journo’s just looking for something else to cry about 🤣
I completely agree, if he goes out and career ends everyone will say he shouldn’t of played.
I don’t blame him. They play 27+ rounds of footy a year + Origin, then they have to go play in a meaningless international comp, have a month off then back to pre season? No wonder everyone is injured..
Yeah I feel so sorry for the bloke, earning 1.4 million a year plus the rest, that's just not enough. God forbid he had to represent the nation that gave him that oppertunity.
Poor babies life must be hard!!
@@user-ct8tc2dd9v most people dont have to run into 100kg plus monsters every week for work lol get back on the shovel mate and enjoy your 2 weeks off a year
He only played half a season and is fit and well so should be able to play a couple of end of season games.
@@Bruiser223nah they don’t I do it for fun. Plus work a full time job, people play rugby league not cause of the money it’s because they love it,,, obviously u don’t play sport, u just must stay home eat maccas and play online games
Why is Penrith fullback not the no 1 for Australia. That’s more of a slap in the face.
He was in line but his carrying a thigh injury. Teddy will likely be fb.
Slow news 🗞️ week? We have 2 massive games on this week and we are talking about this rubbish. I swear people in media have no feel at all about story telling and what there audience wants to hear about
Oh
You mean 2 one sided games? The Storm vs Penrith in 2 weeks is the one.
i’d rather them talk about this crap and not with this continued stuff about Nicho Hynes boring talk
Bro says Mal has put pride back in the jersey lol bro they got smacked 30-0 and lost the cup lmao
😂 they literally have a blacks only game now 😂 I wouldn't represent the country for that reason alone, it's not okay when the gemrans did it, not okay when you do it, don't have time for emotionalism and flawed logic ... They made there choice ..live with it ...
@HarryBush-s7v 🤣 statements you'll never say to our government 🤣🙃 I'll take "things you don't have the guts to say to your bullies for $500 Alex"
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😉 Please tell me this is jone, you ain't serious 😭😭😭😭😭
I'm a knights fan and for me this is great news, I applaud ponga and thank him. Origin is the pinnacle not international, it's not a big deal and teddy will probably be picked anyway. These blokes are just having a winge
💯💯💯💯💯💯 spot on. Up the Knights 🤙
Maybe its hecause of his persistent concussion issues. I have no problem with that.
KP should do himself a favour and get a proper player agent, rather than his obnoxious old man.
Lol who's your kid in any jumper?
@@MaoristaunchnessNot questioning him as a father - but he is a poor player agent who is tarnishing KP's reputation. KP is a humble bloke, so it's frustrating that his old man has a propensity to drag him into an unnecessary circus.
Do you know the man personally? If not, shut up.
@@Maoristaunchnesslol what a name. Your tough as bru hhahhaa
@@mitchelltownes6251 thanks Yep I'm Maori I'm not a colonial who stole everything mwahahaha
You guys should get all the facts first and stop speculating!
Good on him for putting Newcastle first, they are the ones paying him.
Another thing.... he is not even Australian 🤣🤣
He's a Kiwi at heart
I bet if the origin eligibility changed he would be qld/nz
@@niiik5951 110%
@@niiik5951I don’t actually mind that too be honest, keeps him in the maroons 😂
@@youtubemoney2050 the kiwis have done well considering how much the NRL is against them even vlandys showed his bias
A few years ago, Ponga expressed his desire to play for the All Blacks one day. I reckon once his current Knights contract is over, he'll switch to Union and pledge his allegiance to NZ.
Worst discussion ever!!! The whole video is talking about how they don't know if Ponga called Mal, they don't know if Ponga called the NRL, they don't really know anything, yet somehow this is worthy of a 10 minute discussion???
These players aren't robots, give them a break at the end of the season, most will have surgeries and will start preseason training at the start of November
If he doesn't want to play then just leave it a that. Club footy comes first.
Yeah but not when you you're gone from finals I the 1st week 😂..
Long gone are the days blokes would kill for that green and gold jersey lol origin was a audition for end of year tours for kangaroos
Ok these guys yesterday just finished saying that Mal is loyal and he will pick Teddy while talking about Edwards or Pap being back ups and now they are mad about Ponga Who they didn't even mention as a player that would make it
Instead of jumping the gun and making up 'stuff'. Just do your job as journalists and find out why he's done it and stop whinging about it!!@
The game is faster than ever, the season is 27 rounds + origin + finals and you want to add international games after that. More and more players will remove themselves from international games with the current setup and rightly so. The club pays their wage, and they need to be available for their club. We’ve seen how damaging this sport can be as of late (Eg. Roosters v Raiders) there’s no point risking it for international games, especially if your club needs you like the Knights need Ponga.
Playing international footy is meaningless. Why are we trying to force players to play for the jersey ???
Origin was never a selection process for the Australian team
Australian side is picked before origin now
@@jameswestover8403 playing for Australia is the equivalent of a free win that would be boring
Playing for Australia used to be the pinnacle. Origin 100% was always a way players could secure their place on the Australian team
@@user-el6xu1hi5d it's an unnecessary game that puts wear and tear on the players' bodies
The only reason to play it is to get the $20k match fee
Half of each origin team play for Samoa or Tonga anyway. It may have been a trial for the Australian team years ago but not anymore
Kalyn has a big summer of TikTok to focus on
At The End Of The Day We Don't Know What's The Real Reason People Don't Be To Quick To Judge. 🤷🏿♂️
Journos making it like it's the end of the world. Leave KP be, maybe he just doesn't want to play.
IT should have nothing to do with disrespect or lack of Patriotism !! We all know that he has a small frame and he gets frequently injured by some of those big forwards giving him special treatment !! He has suffered from concussion on a few occasions and sometimes health issues start developing later in life as a result of these knocks !!
It's his choice and not this panel or Meninga!! 😮
PONGA has been a man of honour and he has been consistently year-in year-out but unfortunately he has been sidelined in the last Kangaroo selection.
Maybe those were the reasons that made him solidify his commitment to his club games and winning some premiership, and we just have to accept our past selections that prompted this and respect his choice as well.
“ lnternational game is at its highest point”… Aust, NZ, England… 😂😂😂
Who cares how can someone else decide what you can and can't play if he doesn't want to that's up to him.
Storm in a tea cup playing for the kangaroos dont mean as much anymore playing for nsw or qld means more its because of the miss management of the international game.
Is this the best talking point mainstream media can come up with?
Mal was going to pick teddy anyways
I doubt it I reckon he goes with Edward’s this year
It's only a game, not some earth shattering development.
Was probably gonna get picked as a utility or on extended bench as the waterboy.
Can't blane him, great news for Newcastle, think they'll do well next year.
Ponga said he wants to concentrate on the knights because he wants to win a competition - to do that he needs to go to a top 4 team
Who cares if he didnt talk to Mal. He hasn't looked at picking him previously
Not like he's the 1,2 or 3rd top level fullback!!! So what!!! Gud on u Kaylan👊🏿
His father at it again
It’s not that big a deal guys. There is a bagillon other fullbacks who can play for oz. Let’s talk finals footy.
State of Origin is a selection trial for Australia? Please it hasn't been that for years, so many players choose to represent other nations despite playing in this so called trial. This is a nothing story designed to bash up KP. If he wants to focus on the club who pays him then good on him.
Plus, there aren’t mid-seasons tests anymore. Mal isn’t picking a side in October based on an origin series in July
Walsh would be getting picked above Ponga in the Roos 17 so why they blowup. It’s a battle between Tedesco and Edwards, Ponga is at best 3rd/4th choice
Raygun will be happy to represent Australia in anything! Number 1 breaker in the world will take his place 😂😂😂
WTF he doesn't want to play leave it at that I don't understand why it matters wouldn't you want players who are keen to play rather then twisting players arms to get them to play
You got Tedesco, Edwards and Walsh and even Turbo....why the fuss?
Fair enough. Let him do what he wants. If I'm Mal and Australia, I'd make it very clear that he can pull out now and also that he won't be considered for selection for the remainder of his career.
Freedom of choice ? ever heard of it
No way they would have selected him at full back over Edwards or Tedy.
He doesn't want to be playing utility roles and risking injury
Can't wait to hear joey's thoughts on this. For the last 2 weeks, he had him as Australia's fullback, either though he was never going to get it unless Edwards or Teddy got injured. Probably chuck a Radley and play for another country as he cannot make yhe qld/ Aus sides
Bro was not getting picked over a fit edwards anyway
So dramatic.. How many fullbacks do they need? They've already got Teddy & Dylan Edwards
Shouldve been playing for the Kiwis anyway
Remember he is a kiwi aswell. Does enough for your state so let him be. Should be thankful he plays for Queensland
A bit rich to assume he would be selected in the first place. Its about playing against the best, if he doesnt want to be apart of that then its his loss. These boys seem to forget who else is out there, if its not edwards then why isnt papz getting a mention?? His side won the minor premiership ffs 🤦🏽♂️
Teddy 🐓 .
“Bringing the game into disrepute” did oldmate really just say that ?
Was he referring to Addo-Carr or Latrell Mitchell? 😂
I cant say Gordy is the best person to speak on this. His situation at the Broncos is definitely not the same thing as Ponga's at the Knights. Gordy won 3 Premierships with stacked as rosters. Kalyn is effectively playing with an average (at best) roster and has to make more calculated moves/sacrifices to give himself a chance to win.
Best fullback these days is Dylan Edwards anyhow. And no, I’m not a Penrith supporter. Playing for Australia is not what it used to be. The international game isn’t strong.
You have Teddy and Edwards there. Play them instead of all these drama😂
Qld selectors are known to hold grudges over stuff like this, and don't care if it means they'll lose.
Do you know how many fullbacks aussies have to choose from?
This seems insane to me, winning a premiership is the ultimate goal for all of these players I imagine. Playing origin and represent your country is just a cheery on top and arguably a high chance of getting injured. I'm surprised more players haven't skipped both.
Ponga might have done it in protest over Not being Considered for 2024 Queensland Maroons V NSW Blues ????????
Simple as that?????
Let Reece Wales to play for Kangaroos ?????
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I would like to announce to Mal Meninga now that I too am stepping down for Rep Duties this season.
Lol NRL calm down. The game is not a world game so just play your stupid league 😂😂😂😂
Maybe if he had retired from all rep football to minimise concussion issues, it may not have come across so badly.
Too much Rugby League... KP can have a break to build his mental and Health up
Why would he be picked anyway. Edwards and Teddy are in front of him. He is just an arrogant spoilt brat. Wayne Bennet knows this.
Gutless journalism, first Nico now Ponga.. Always complaining about something
Kalyn wants to play for New Zealand😂😂😂
KP could of at least told big Mal when they were in the bathroom cubicle the other night
Hmmm, the angle of the caption just makes make me think the media and the NRL will always be on the same side..the players are on an island alone
Get over it bro 🤣🤣🤣 “elevate the status” yeah 30-0 loss to the Kiwis. IF HE DOESNT WANNA PLAY HE DOESNT WANNA PLAY!
Ponga’s biggest issue is his father! His strong arming of the knights is crazy! How this guy is a registered player agent is ridiculous. I don’t think it is ponga’s decision and he is poorly advised!
Ponga’s father is not a registered agent.
Loophole - parent !!!
@@Steveaustin007 now it makes sense then poor parental guidance then
His father is his manager. Dragged out dealings with Newcastle to get $ 5 million!
Multiple reports revealed a power struggle between Newcastle officials and Ponga's manager and father, Andre Ponga, was what had caused negotiations to drag out.
Just maybe a 27 round season plus Origin is too long., putting pressure on players to rest before pre-season? And then having a month long international tournament. Those teams who went deep into finals are at an extra disadvantage having less pre-season and then risking injury for the flowing NRL season.
It seems that international games aren’t valued. Players just making sure they can play State of Origin.
No one cares as much about the internationals. Shame.
Smart choice father and Kalyn, rest your body mate and far less head knock chances all off seasons so good work and proud of you. And goodness what a lot of crap these blokes talk about on here Mal lets Holmes walk back in the team. So please stop the rot. Once again he has done well to look after his son’s health
Respect his decision he can't tell you everything why he doesn't want to play
I want to see Wishart and Connor Watson in the green and gold , both are as exciting to watch as Ponga anyway
Very valid point though if ur heart is not in it for what ever reason you won’t get the best out of them period if the contract stated certain requirements he needs to uphold his end unless there is a suitable reason 😮
Media need to get their facts straight. There are too many different stories. If he doesn't want to play pick someone else.
Good move KP i agree doing tour will take years of you.
Your head knocks
Imagine if Latrell declinded to play for Aus because of "cultural reasons" no one in the media would bat an eyelid or even question it. But when KP (who wasnt even born in Aus) says "thanks but no thanks" in order to put his full time employer above everything else its labeled as disrespectful and controversial.
Disgrace to Australia
Shdve told Mal quietly weeks ago....totally unacceptable.
Why are we acting like Ponga is the only person that can play at that position, there are plenty other good players you can slot into it.
The game was invented in order to make it possible for “working class” sportsmen to become professional. As opposed to the (then) amateur status of rugby union. So why shouldn’t a professional player wish to protect his/her career? Obviously all of the relevant factors are, and should be, in play.
But let’s face it, the NRL isn’t short of great full backs.
who said he was going to be selected. There are a few other guys just as good in front of him IMO.
If this was Latrell people would be saying he Dosent love the country and he she bee banned for life but because it's golden boy peoole say "He can do what he wants"
The biggest joke that’s been overlooked is the delusion from Ponga that he want to help the knights win a grand final 🤷♂️🤦♂️..
I’m not a Knights hater, I admire the passion from the Newcastle area but sorry to burst their bubble but it isn’t happening next year even if they had 3 Kaylin Ponga’s in the team..
Leave him alone. He's walking away from $20k a game pay packet. If he wants to have a rest before preseason then let him be.
Tests and origins need the best players, or they're a farce. And if they're a farce the game suffers badly.
Just apply a rule that if you're unavailable for a test/origin (without being ruled unfit) then you're also unavailable for your next scheduled NRL game, whenever that is. Simple. Players can then choose.
Ponga didn't rule himself out of Origin last year. Slater told him to get his head right.
I don't think any player wants to play internationals after a long season and you can tell they ain't as competitive like they use to be
He can’t force him to play in the Roos it’s his choice and he chose to have a full off season and train for the knights
He's constantly injured. Give him the break.
If he makes it through a season without spending several weeks on the sideline, then kick up a fuss if he doesnt wanna play tests.
Disrespect??? Maybe Kalyn wants to be healthy for Newcastle next season.
Pacific championships ??
There hasn’t been one commercial or ad promoting this thing
Farcical
I wonder if he was allowed to play for kiwis and origin if he would have chose NZ over Auz. Just a thought
This feels like hes doing this so he can turn around to the knights when hes about to leave and say i didnt play for qld Australia etc to help this club and youve done nothing to help me
Catch ya
Be serious. It's State of Origin, club football and then internationals come a distant third. Can't even have a player draft, let alone force players to play internationals at end of season.
People needs to respect anyone choice and decisions full stop .
Ponga heard he had to shake albo's hand at the selection ceremony and dipped 🤢🤣