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Sonny Bill Williams the outcast

Rugby League and NRL star Sonny Bill Williams has quickly become an outcast amongst the tight knight League community.

Leading players, and icons such as Scott Prince and Brad Fittler have today joined the chorus of disproval as Sonny Bill Williams remains in hiding in Europe.

NRL CEO David Gallop has had little luck working with the International Rugby Board to secure a peace deal over SBW playing Union in France, the IRB stating they are unable to stop the FFR or French Rugby Union officials instating Sonny Bill Williams into their competition most likely with Toulon.

SBW’s local legal team are preparing for a defence, arguing that the salary cap is a restraint of trade. A tactic, while possible from a legal standpoint- more than likely is a stalling method, aimed at buying Sonny Bill Williams more time and the chance to simply start playing Rugby Union.

On the Rugby League field, the teammates of Sonny Bill at the Bulldogs are having a real hard time of it. Their NRL Results continue to nose dive, and they desperately needed the help of the talented SBW.

Meanwhile the family and friends of Sonny Bill Williams remain in hiding locally, with the stars Carringbah mansion up for sale as rumours suggest girl friend Genna Shaw is about to move to Europe to link up with long time lover Sonny Bill Williams.

Sonny Bill Williams quits NRL and leaves Bulldogs for France

Star NRL and Bulldogs backrower Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly walked away and quit the Bulldogs and the National Rugby League in the past 48 hours.

Information on Sonny Bill Williams quitting the game is still sketchy, but insiders believe that SBW may have already left the country. (Australia) And could be heading for France to Rugby Union in Toulouse.

The situation should no doubt bring legal action from the Bulldogs and/or the NRL should the speculation prove to be true.

This departure of Sonny Bill and his ultimately quitting the Bulldogs and NRL may have been dealt a final blow with the most recent Bulldogs blow up involving close friends Reni Maitua, Lee Ta Maari and Ben Roberts.

More news on the Sonny Bill Williams quits NRL and Bulldogs situation soon.

The most immediate concern for the Bulldogs will be more poor NRL Results in 2008 as they continue to fight the North Queensland Cowboys for the wooden spoon.

Sonny Bill Williams to vital to Kiwi kids at Bulldogs

He was missing last week for the Bulldogs and didn’t they feel it? Up against the NZ Warriors and in front of a larger than usual crowd (due to the Todd Greenberg free Kiwi) promotion; the Bulldogs young brigade were given a lesson without Sonny Bill Williams in the lineup.

SBW usually makes around 15 tackles a game, but his NRL stats don’t account for the amount of runners he scares away; opposition players are usually too scared to run at the shoulder of Sonny Bill and as such as makes it hard for them to run their natural attacking styles.

The Bulldogs are seeing a strong group of youngsters coming through and the work ethic and guidance shown by Sonny Bill on the field really helps these guys.

SBW has gone from being an all out attacking and action machine, to a smarter, all rounder type of player. Sonny is now saving tries, slapping 50/50 balls free as well as proving a handful in attack.

With so many players leaving the Bulldogs and the likes of Hazem el Masri also set to leave soon, they need experienced forwards on the Rugby League field like SBW.

The Bulldogs expect Sonny Bill back for their Round 20 NRL clash this week.

Sonny Bill Williams wants big Bulldogs NRL year 2009

Its been a super tough year for the Bulldogs in the NRL 2008 season; add to that an unhappy Sonny Bill Williams and it’s been a train wreck.

The public support for SBW has dropped since he took on new management and was seen to be moving towards an additional cash grab as contract talks dragged on. As the Dogs face a possible wooden spoon fight in 2008, what does SBW think about next year – can the mind set improve?

Williams wants to start things this week, with an NRL Round 18 clash with Brisbane a tough game at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. But he acknowledges a fresh injection of talent is needed to turn the club’s fortunes around.

That will come in 2009 following the signing of Brett Kimmorley, Michael Ennis, Josh Morris and Ben Hannant.

“We’re not going to give up,” Williams said.

“We’ve got to keep going and hopefully we’ll turn it around soon. But I’m keen to get to next year and get these new players at the club and see what we can do.

“They’re all in great form for their clubs and I’m excited about the prospect of playing alongside those boys next year.”

SBW confirmed that current boss Steve Folkes was still very much in charge even though heir apparent Kevin Moore also had plenty of input.

“At training, what Folksy says goes but I think Kev will bring a few new ideas next year,” Williams said.

“Folksy its a business dominated NRL game these days (although Moore is a family addition from the Bulldogs club interestingly) and we haven’t been performing this year, so unfortunately it’s the end of his coaching career at the Bulldogs.”

Williams said the Bulldogs had enjoyed good wins in Brisbane, the most recent a 25-24 thriller in round 23 last year when half-back Brett Sherwin kicked the winning field goal.

“There are very few weaknesses in the Broncos’ line-up but we’ll be having a crack,” Williams said.

Williams played under Broncos coach Wayne Bennett for New Zealand in the Centenary Test at the SCG on May 9 and Bennett has indicated he also will assist head coach Stephen Kearney in the World Cup in October-November.

“I learnt a bit from Wayne and I took it back to the club,” Williams said.

“I think I grew a bit in that week. He’s a great coach and I’m looking forward to being involved with him at the end of the year.”

There are eight survivors from last year’s victory over the Broncos in the Bulldogs’ line-up – Williams, Hazem El Masri, Ben Roberts, Corey Hughes, Chris Armit, Andrew Ryan, Reni Matua and Fred Briggs.

The new faces include full-back Brent Crisp, a former Australian rules player from Kalgoorlie; prop John Kite, 20, who at 114kg rivals Brisbane behemoth Dave Taylor; and half-back Arana Taumata from New Zealand.

The Bulldogs are hoping Taumata will play a major role in turning the club’s fortunes around in the next few years.

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