Talking Footy

NRL players with different ethnic backgrounds.


Parramatta Eels
1. Tim Mannah, Lebanese
2. Reni Maitua ,Samoa
3. Jacob Loko, Fijian
4. Taniela Lasalo, Tonga
5. Jarryd Lee Hayne Fiji
6. Daniel Penese , New Zealand
7. Justin Horo Auckland, New Zealand
8. Fuifui Moana Moimoi , Tonga
9. Joseph Paulo, NZ Auckland
10. Ben Roberts ,New Zealand
11. Ken Sio
12. Taulima Tautai, Somoan Kiwi
13. Esikeli Tonga, Aboriginal and Tongan
14. Willie Tonga, Tonga

The Canterbury bankstown Bulldogs.
15. Joel Romelo, Italian
16. Frank Pritchard, New Zealand
17. Bryson Goodwin, New Zealand
18. Greg Eastwood Auckland New Zealand
19. James Graham England
20. Dene Halatau Invercargill, New Zealand)
21. Sam Kasiano New Zealand Auckland
22. Joel Romelo Italian
23. Martin Taupau Samoa
24. Sam Perrett Auckland, New Zealand

Penrith Panthers
25. Cameron Ciraldo, Italian
26. Geoff Daniela Auckland, New Zealand)
27. Sam McKendry, Stirling, Western Australia rep New Zealand
28. Nathan Smith Canberra, Australia
29. Etuate Uaisele Tonga
30. Taioalo "Junior" Vaivai Samoa
31. Danny Galea, Maltese
32. Michael Jennings Tongan
33. Clint Newton, USA

West Tigers.
34. Tim Simona
35. Robert Peter "Robbie" Farah, Lebanese
36. Adam Blair Whangarei, Northland NZ
37. Gareth Ellis Castleford, West Yorkshire ENG
38. Masada Iosefa Samoa
39. Benji Marshall Whakatane, New Zealand
40. Junior Moors Auckland, New Zealand
41. Ben Murdoch-Masila New Zealand
42. Tuqiri Korolevu, Fiji
43. Matthew Utai Auckland, New Zealand Samoa

South Sydney Rabitohs.
44. Roy Asotasi Auckland, New Zealand ,Samoa heritage
45. George Burgess Dewsbury, England
46. Luke Burgess Wakefield England
47. Sam Burgess Leeds, West Yorkshire England
48. Issac Luke Hawera, Taranaki NZ
49. Edward "Eddy" Pettybourne Christchurch, New Zealand
50. Fetuli Talanoa New Zealand Tonga
51. Neccrom Areaiiti New Zealand


Sydney Roosters.
52. Anthony Minichiello, Italian
53. Aiden Guerra, Italian
54. Joseph Leilua, New Zealand
55. Josh Ailaomai NZ Maori Samoan
56. Tinirau Arona Cook Islands
57. Anthony Cherrington Auckland, New Zealand
58. Kenny-Dowall Ngaruawahia, New Zealand
59. Mose Masoe Wellington, New Zealand
60. Frank-Paul Nu'uausala Auckland, New Zealand
61. Ratu Peni Tagive, Fijian
62. Brad Takairangi Cook Islands
63. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, New Zealand
64. Lama Tasi, New Zealand

Manly SeaEagles
65. Junior Palau, New Zealand
66. Tony "T-Rex" Williams, Togan
67. Vic Mauro, Italian
68. Kieran Foran Auckland, New Zealand
69. Liam Foran Auckland, New Zealand
70. Joe Galuvao New Zealand
71. Stephen "Steve" Matai Auckland, New Zealand
72. Dean Whare New Zealand
73. Jorge Taufua, Togan


St George Dragons
74. Nathan Fien, Kiwi
75. Leeson Ah Mau, New Zealand
76. Jason Nightingale, New Zealand
77. Denan Kemp, Kiwi
78. Chase Stanley New Zealand Moari
79. Kyle Stanley, Samoan
80. Atelea Vea, Tongan
81. Daniel Vidot Samoan


Cronulla Sharks
82. Ricky Leutele
83. Isaac De Gois, Portuguese
84. Jayson Bukuya, Fijian
85. Mark Larry Taufua, Samoan
86. Andrew Fifita, Tongan
87. Tyson Frizell, Welsh
88. Jeremy Smith Altona Roosters Melbourne, Victoria rep NZ
89. Sam Tagataese, Lower Hutt Wellington, New Zealand)

Brisbane Broncos
90. Gerard Beale, New Zealand
91. Alex Glenn New Zealand
92. Jack Reed Silsden, Keighley, England
93. Ben Te'o New Zealand
94. Petero Civoniceva, Fijian
95. Josh Hoffman, Kiwi
96. Jharal Yow Yeh, Torres Strait islander.

North Queensland Cowboys
97. Ricky Thorby, New Zealand
98. James Segeyaro, Papua New Guinea
99. Robert Lui, Torres Strait Islander
100. Kalifa Faifai Loa Wellington, New Zealand
101. James Tamou Levin Palmerston North NZ
102. Jason Taumalolo Auckland, New Zealand)
103. Ricky Thorby New Zealand
104. Antonio Winterstein Auckland, New Zealand

Gold Coast Titans
105. Dominique Peyroux, Solomon Island, Cook Island and French
106. Mark Minichiello, Italian
107. Jamal Dasuki Idris, Nigerian, Indigenous
108. Kevin Gordon, Scottish/Philippine
107. David Mead (formerly Moore) Papua New Guinean
108. Dominique Peyroux New Zealand
109. Bodene Thompson Tauranga, New Zealand
110. Joe Vickery, England
111. Matt Srama, Filipino and Polish

Canberra Raiders
112. Bronson Harrison Auckland, New Zealand
113. Matt McIlwrick New Zealand
114. Josh Papalii Auckland) New Zealand
115. Sam Mataora, New Zealand
116. Dimitri Pelo, Nouméa, New Caledonia
117. Travis Waddell, Torres Strait islander

Melbourne Storm
118. Jack Taualii Afamasaga Lower Hutt, New Zealand)
119. Jesse Bromwich Auckland, New Zealand
120. Kenny Bromwich Auckland, New Zealand
121. Matthew Duffie Pakuranga Auckland, New Zealand
122. Sika Manu Wellington, New Zealand
123. Kevin Proctor Te Kuiti, New Zealand
124. Sisa Waqa Fiji
125. Gareth Widdop Halifax, West Yorkshire / Altona Roosters VIC
126. Justin O'Neill, Vanuatuan

Newcastle Knights
127. Timana Tahu, Kiwi, Indigenous
128. Wes Naiqama Fijian
129. Kevin Naiqama, Fijian
130. Tafeaga "Junior" Sa'u New Zealand
131. Evarn Tuimavave Auckland, New Zealand
132. Marvin Filipo Auckland New Zealand
133. Zane Tetevano Tokoroa New Zealand
134. Siuatonga Likiliki Auckland New Zealand
135. Zeb Taia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands
136. Akuila Uate, Fijian
137. Neville Costigan, Papua New Guinea
138. Peter Mata'utia, Samoan
139. Willie Mason, Auckland New Zealand

New Zealand Warriors
140. Lewis Brown Christchurch, New Zealand
141. Glen Fisiiahi Auckland New Zealand
142. Pita Godinet Christchurch, New Zealand
143. Ben Henry New Zealand
144. Konrad Hurrell New Zealand
145. Sebastine Ikahihifo New Zealand
146. Shaun Johnson Whangaparaoa New Zealand
147. Kevin Samuel Locke Auckland New Zealand
148. Sam Lousi Auckland New Zealand
149. Sione Lousi Auckland New Zealand
150. Simon Alexander Mannering Wellington New Zealand
151. Alehana Mara Wellington, New Zealand
152. Benedict (Ben) Andrew Matulino Wellington, New Zealand
153. Russell Packer New Zealand
154. Sam Rapira Hamilton, New Zealand
155. Steve Rapira Waikato New Zealand
156. Jerome Ropati Auckland, New Zealand
157. Ukuma Ta'ai Tonga
158. Elijah Taylor Hawera, New Zealand
159. Bill Tupou Auckland, New Zealand
160. Manu Vatuvei Otara Auckland New Zealand

NRL Squads of 30, a possible 480 players, 160 players from different ethnic backgrounds.

Approximately 34% of NRL players are of different ethnic backgrounds well done NRL.. =D> =D>

And only 28 of them from outside the Pacific region.

Try again.

Good try but the world does not revolve around the Pacific Islands.

Yeah, all that list does is show that RL is dominated by a small ethnic group. Obviously there are many opportunities for All the other ethnic groups in Australia to play ARs.

You learn something new every day. I didn't realise that England was a different ethnic background. But seriously good on the NRL for promoting multiculturalism, this can only be a good thing for Australia.

piesman2011 wrote:

You learn something new every day. I didn't realise that England was a different ethnic background. But seriously good on the NRL for promoting multiculturalism, this can only be a good thing for Australia.

Well we all know the history of how Australia came to be Pies, but Pies most of us did Geography in School and came to the realization that England is on the other side of the World..... Oh and they have that funny English accent also which is a dead giveaway.
Your more then welcome to use any English players in a AFL multicultural players list....but no half cast's and no indigenous, oh indigenous are Australians if you did not notice that one also Pies....

Did i tell you a tutor Geography classes Pies...You want some lessons, i would be more then happy to..

eelofwest wrote:

NRL players with different ethnic backgrounds.

I would have thought that most common background for Australians would have been an English ethnic background (if not directly then indirectly). Hence my comment.

In the Australian Census residents are asked to describe their ancestry, in which up to two could be nominated. Proportionate to the Australian resident population, the most commonly nominated ancestries were:[17][18]

English (36.1%) (2011)
Australian (35.4%) (2011)
Irish (10.4%) (2011)
Scottish (8.9%) (2011)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Australia

Looks like you are a little ill informed Eels.

eelofwest wrote:

Well we all know the history of how Australia came to be Pies, but Pies most of us did Geography in School and came to the realization that England is on the other side of the World..... Oh and they have that funny English accent also which is a dead giveaway.

I dont think you understand the term ethnic background. If infers where you ancestors came from. It is more a concept of history rather then geography.

eelofwest wrote:

Your more then welcome to use any English players in a AFL multicultural players list....but no half cast's and no indigenous, oh indigenous are Australians if you did not notice that one also Pies....

Mate you will get there with your understanding of the English language.

eelofwest wrote:

Did i tell you a tutor Geography classes Pies...You want some lessons, i would be more then happy to..

I think I can work out what you said in the first part of that sentence. Maybe some English lessons may complement you geography expertise. Seriously mate learn to take a joke. If you cant do that then at least when you are putting someone down, do so while forming a proper sentence that makes sense. Finally when you go for the kill make sure you understand what you are talking about. "Ethnic background" is where you came from not where you currently live.

AFL Warrior wrote:

Good try but the world does not revolve around the Pacific Islands.

Nor does it revolve around the southern part of Australia, where approx 95% of your AFL players come from.

piesman2011 wrote:

You learn something new every day. I didn't realise that England was a different ethnic background. But seriously good on the NRL for promoting multiculturalism, this can only be a good thing for Australia.

Yes pies, good to see you're learning. By the definition of ethnicity English is a different ethnic background. Yep good on the NRL, the more ethnically diverse code than marngrook.

piesman2011 wrote:

eelofwest wrote:

NRL players with different ethnic backgrounds.

I would have thought that most common background for Australians would have been an English ethnic background (if not directly then indirectly). Hence my comment.

In the Australian Census residents are asked to describe their ancestry, in which up to two could be nominated. Proportionate to the Australian resident population, the most commonly nominated ancestries were:[17][18]

English (36.1%) (2011)
Australian (35.4%) (2011)
Irish (10.4%) (2011)
Scottish (8.9%) (2011)

Interesting stats here proving that ethnicity is a fluid concept. Australia is a relatively recently colonised nation state and we can easily assume that those picking australian in the census are more than 2nd generation aussie. Thus we must look into recent immigrants to really assess multiculturalism in either code. I can tell you now you wont need to do the research, the NRL is far far far more multicultural than the AFL comp is :D Common knowledge though pies, you prob knew it already.

eelofwest wrote:

piesman2011 wrote:

You learn something new every day. I didn't realise that England was a different ethnic background. But seriously good on the NRL for promoting multiculturalism, this can only be a good thing for Australia.

Well we all know the history of how Australia came to be Pies, but Pies most of us did Geography in School and came to the realization that England is on the other side of the World..... Oh and they have that funny English accent also which is a dead giveaway.
Your more then welcome to use any English players in a AFL multicultural players list....but no half cast's and no indigenous, oh indigenous are Australians if you did not notice that one also Pies....

Did i tell you a tutor Geography classes Pies...You want some lessons, i would be more then happy to..

Pies you need to take a good look in the mirror mate, have i just hit a nerve or what.....

Here i am talking about Geography classes and lessons and this baffoon could not see the tung in cheek from my comment.
Mate time to crack open a beer and lighten up a little. Life is to short to take things to heart, you even brought up census data as to why you think English are the same as 4th generation Aussies.... Wow so the english people carry the same culture as us aussies do they?

Anyways time to get back on topic after Pies emotional rant..

Go Pies make a ethnic AFL players list...... i dare you.

Oh you don't want to make a list because it will show what we all already know.

That NRL is the leader along with Soccer in multiculturalism in Australian Sports. =D>

AFL 20 years behind maybe more.

NRL players with different ethnic backgrounds.


Parramatta Eels
1. Tim Mannah, Lebanese
2. Reni Maitua ,Samoa
3. Jacob Loko, Fijian
4. Taniela Lasalo, Tonga
5. Jarryd Lee Hayne Fiji
6. Daniel Penese , New Zealand
7. Justin Horo Auckland, New Zealand
8. Fuifui Moana Moimoi , Tonga
9. Joseph Paulo, NZ Auckland
10. Ben Roberts ,New Zealand
11. Ken Sio
12. Taulima Tautai, Somoan Kiwi
13. Esikeli Tonga, Aboriginal and Tongan
14. Willie Tonga, Tonga

The Canterbury bankstown Bulldogs.
15. Joel Romelo, Italian
16. Frank Pritchard, New Zealand
17. Bryson Goodwin, New Zealand
18. Greg Eastwood Auckland New Zealand
19. James Graham England
20. Dene Halatau Invercargill, New Zealand)
21. Sam Kasiano New Zealand Auckland
22. Joel Romelo Italian
23. Martin Taupau Samoa
24. Sam Perrett Auckland, New Zealand

Penrith Panthers
25. Cameron Ciraldo, Italian
26. Geoff Daniela Auckland, New Zealand)
27. Sam McKendry, Stirling, Western Australia rep New Zealand
28. Nathan Smith Canberra, Australia
29. Etuate Uaisele Tonga
30. Taioalo "Junior" Vaivai Samoa
31. Danny Galea, Maltese
32. Michael Jennings Tongan
33. Clint Newton, USA

West Tigers.
34. Tim Simona
35. Robert Peter "Robbie" Farah, Lebanese
36. Adam Blair Whangarei, Northland NZ
37. Gareth Ellis Castleford, West Yorkshire ENG
38. Masada Iosefa Samoa
39. Benji Marshall Whakatane, New Zealand
40. Junior Moors Auckland, New Zealand
41. Ben Murdoch-Masila New Zealand
42. Tuqiri Korolevu, Fiji
43. Matthew Utai Auckland, New Zealand Samoa

South Sydney Rabitohs.
44. Roy Asotasi Auckland, New Zealand ,Samoa heritage
45. George Burgess Dewsbury, England
46. Luke Burgess Wakefield England
47. Sam Burgess Leeds, West Yorkshire England
48. Issac Luke Hawera, Taranaki NZ
49. Edward "Eddy" Pettybourne Christchurch, New Zealand
50. Fetuli Talanoa New Zealand Tonga
51. Neccrom Areaiiti New Zealand


Sydney Roosters.
52. Anthony Minichiello, Italian
53. Aiden Guerra, Italian
54. Joseph Leilua, New Zealand
55. Josh Ailaomai NZ Maori Samoan
56. Tinirau Arona Cook Islands
57. Anthony Cherrington Auckland, New Zealand
58. Kenny-Dowall Ngaruawahia, New Zealand
59. Mose Masoe Wellington, New Zealand
60. Frank-Paul Nu'uausala Auckland, New Zealand
61. Ratu Peni Tagive, Fijian
62. Brad Takairangi Cook Islands
63. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, New Zealand
64. Lama Tasi, New Zealand

Manly SeaEagles
65. Junior Palau, New Zealand
66. Tony "T-Rex" Williams, Togan
67. Vic Mauro, Italian
68. Kieran Foran Auckland, New Zealand
69. Liam Foran Auckland, New Zealand
70. Joe Galuvao New Zealand
71. Stephen "Steve" Matai Auckland, New Zealand
72. Dean Whare New Zealand
73. Jorge Taufua, Togan


St George Dragons
74. Nathan Fien, Kiwi
75. Leeson Ah Mau, New Zealand
76. Jason Nightingale, New Zealand
77. Denan Kemp, Kiwi
78. Chase Stanley New Zealand Moari
79. Kyle Stanley, Samoan
80. Atelea Vea, Tongan
81. Daniel Vidot Samoan


Cronulla Sharks
82. Ricky Leutele
83. Isaac De Gois, Portuguese
84. Jayson Bukuya, Fijian
85. Mark Larry Taufua, Samoan
86. Andrew Fifita, Tongan
87. Tyson Frizell, Welsh
88. Jeremy Smith Altona Roosters Melbourne, Victoria rep NZ
89. Sam Tagataese, Lower Hutt Wellington, New Zealand)

Brisbane Broncos
90. Gerard Beale, New Zealand
91. Alex Glenn New Zealand
92. Jack Reed Silsden, Keighley, England
93. Ben Te'o New Zealand
94. Petero Civoniceva, Fijian
95. Josh Hoffman, Kiwi
96. Jharal Yow Yeh, Torres Strait islander.

North Queensland Cowboys
97. Ricky Thorby, New Zealand
98. James Segeyaro, Papua New Guinea
99. Robert Lui, Torres Strait Islander
100. Kalifa Faifai Loa Wellington, New Zealand
101. James Tamou Levin Palmerston North NZ
102. Jason Taumalolo Auckland, New Zealand)
103. Ricky Thorby New Zealand
104. Antonio Winterstein Auckland, New Zealand

Gold Coast Titans
105. Dominique Peyroux, Solomon Island, Cook Island and French
106. Mark Minichiello, Italian
107. Jamal Dasuki Idris, Nigerian, Indigenous
108. Kevin Gordon, Scottish/Philippine
107. David Mead (formerly Moore) Papua New Guinean
108. Dominique Peyroux New Zealand
109. Bodene Thompson Tauranga, New Zealand
110. Joe Vickery, England
111. Matt Srama, Filipino and Polish

Canberra Raiders
112. Bronson Harrison Auckland, New Zealand
113. Matt McIlwrick New Zealand
114. Josh Papalii Auckland) New Zealand
115. Sam Mataora, New Zealand
116. Dimitri Pelo, Nouméa, New Caledonia
117. Travis Waddell, Torres Strait islander

Melbourne Storm
118. Jack Taualii Afamasaga Lower Hutt, New Zealand)
119. Jesse Bromwich Auckland, New Zealand
120. Kenny Bromwich Auckland, New Zealand
121. Matthew Duffie Pakuranga Auckland, New Zealand
122. Sika Manu Wellington, New Zealand
123. Kevin Proctor Te Kuiti, New Zealand
124. Sisa Waqa Fiji
125. Gareth Widdop Halifax, West Yorkshire / Altona Roosters VIC
126. Justin O'Neill, Vanuatuan

Newcastle Knights
127. Timana Tahu, Kiwi, Indigenous
128. Wes Naiqama Fijian
129. Kevin Naiqama, Fijian
130. Tafeaga "Junior" Sa'u New Zealand
131. Evarn Tuimavave Auckland, New Zealand
132. Marvin Filipo Auckland New Zealand
133. Zane Tetevano Tokoroa New Zealand
134. Siuatonga Likiliki Auckland New Zealand
135. Zeb Taia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands
136. Akuila Uate, Fijian
137. Neville Costigan, Papua New Guinea
138. Peter Mata'utia, Samoan
139. Willie Mason, Auckland New Zealand

New Zealand Warriors
140. Lewis Brown Christchurch, New Zealand
141. Glen Fisiiahi Auckland New Zealand
142. Pita Godinet Christchurch, New Zealand
143. Ben Henry New Zealand
144. Konrad Hurrell New Zealand
145. Sebastine Ikahihifo New Zealand
146. Shaun Johnson Whangaparaoa New Zealand
147. Kevin Samuel Locke Auckland New Zealand
148. Sam Lousi Auckland New Zealand
149. Sione Lousi Auckland New Zealand
150. Simon Alexander Mannering Wellington New Zealand
151. Alehana Mara Wellington, New Zealand
152. Benedict (Ben) Andrew Matulino Wellington, New Zealand
153. Russell Packer New Zealand
154. Sam Rapira Hamilton, New Zealand
155. Steve Rapira Waikato New Zealand
156. Jerome Ropati Auckland, New Zealand
157. Ukuma Ta'ai Tonga
158. Elijah Taylor Hawera, New Zealand
159. Bill Tupou Auckland, New Zealand
160. Manu Vatuvei Otara Auckland New Zealand

NRL Squads of 30, a possible 480 players, 160 players from different ethnic backgrounds.

Approximately 34% of NRL players are of different ethnic backgrounds well done NRL.. =D> =D>

TLPG wrote:

And only 28 of them from outside the Pacific region.

Try again.

You fucking idiot.

There is a whole fucking Pro comp on the other side of the planet where most of the people from OUTSIDE Australasia play.

You are one dumb K H U N T.

King-Eliagh wrote:

piesman2011 wrote:

You learn something new every day. I didn't realise that England was a different ethnic background. But seriously good on the NRL for promoting multiculturalism, this can only be a good thing for Australia.

Yes pies, good to see you're learning. By the definition of ethnicity English is a different ethnic background. Yep good on the NRL, the more ethnically diverse code than marngrook.

HaHa. Every where has a different ethnic background. But I would say that Australia and England have a similar ethnic background. Culturally they are quite different though.

eelofwest wrote:

eelofwest wrote:

piesman2011 wrote:

You learn something new every day. I didn't realise that England was a different ethnic background. But seriously good on the NRL for promoting multiculturalism, this can only be a good thing for Australia.

Well we all know the history of how Australia came to be Pies, but Pies most of us did Geography in School and came to the realization that England is on the other side of the World..... Oh and they have that funny English accent also which is a dead giveaway.
Your more then welcome to use any English players in a AFL multicultural players list....but no half cast's and no indigenous, oh indigenous are Australians if you did not notice that one also Pies....

Did i tell you a tutor Geography classes Pies...You want some lessons, i would be more then happy to..

Pies you need to take a good look in the mirror mate, have i just hit a nerve or what.....

Here i am talking about Geography classes and lessons and this baffoon could not see the tung in cheek from my comment.
Mate time to crack open a beer and lighten up a little. Life is to short to take things to heart, you even brought up census data as to why you think English are the same as 4th generation Aussies.... Wow so the english people carry the same culture as us aussies do they?

Agree that we need to not take this sort of thing to heart. However I thought I was correcting your ignorance so I was only trying to do you a favour. I thought my satire of your ignorance was funny.