If I am playing the game freely, and those opportunities come up to cross the line, then I get enjoy that a lot. But when I try to force things, I am not playing my best footy. Israel Folau Read Quote
I probably realized when I was maybe 13 years of age that I could make a living out of playing professional sport and from that time on it was really a goal for me do that as soon as I can. Israel Folau Read Quote
We used to do a lot of kick-catch work with Carlton, and it really taught us some great skills catching above our heads, off our chest. Those things I’ve carried throughout my career and I’m really thankful I got the opportunity to learn that. Israel Folau Read Quote
All the success I want is to inspire and impact on people that I come across that watch the game. Israel Folau Read Quote
Just my relationship with people – my teammates, my family, my partner everything. I don’t really know how to explain it, it’s just a peaceful feeling inside. Israel Folau Read Quote
You want to try to play the game in a really good positive way, not just on the field but off the field as well in being a positive person and getting good vibes out to the community. Israel Folau Read Quote
I really want to be a mentor to other Islander kids, because I understand the pressure they are under from their parents. Israel Folau Read Quote
In a Polynesian family it’s not always about yourself, you’ve got to look after your parents and your younger siblings. Israel Folau Read Quote
My two younger brothers play football as well and they are obviously pretty talented and my two older brothers like to sing and I obviously can’t do that. Israel Folau Read Quote
Most people don’t realise there’s certain things that players go through off the field. Most times, guys are good at hiding things. Israel Folau Read Quote
