Folau Confirmed
Kevin Sheedy confirmed this afternoon in a press conference that Israel Folau is officially the newest recruit at the prospective Greater Western Sydney Football Club.
Sheedy, foundation coach of team GWS, spoke positively and with uncontained enthusiasm of the Folau deal, speaking of the twenty one year old's natural football abilities and athleticism.
The 195cm and 103kg Brisbane Bronco is the perfect size for AFL football, with the potential to fit in well in GWS's forward or back line structure. To draw some comparison, Brisbane Lions captain and superstar forward Johnathon Brown is an even 195cm and weighs 104kg.
How much the deal is worth has not yet been revealed, but reports suggest it is up to $1 million a season.
The confirmation of the Folau code switch comes amidst rumours that Gary Ablett is likely to negotiate a deal with the prospective Gold Coast Football Club at the end of the 2010 season.
