by Peter Badel, Brayden Heslehurst, Elise Williams 11th May 2021 10:57 AM | Updated: 3:10 PM
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Subscriber only The incident that sparked an appalling brawl at a junior football match in Wynnum has been revealed, as detectives continue to investigate. According to police, investigations suggest the initial assault was unprovoked and took place when 35-year-old Josh Jones was pushed down a set of stairs, accidentally knocking over a 59-year-old woman as he fell. Police say Mr Jones attempted to remove himself from the situation by walking onto the sports ground, however the altercation continued and more people became involved. Detective Inspector Stephen Hollands from the Bayside Patrol Group said the extensive investigations are ongoing.
Controversial evangelical footy star Israel Folau has snapped up a house 15km from Brisbane, fuelling speculation he could be yet again eyeing a return to the NRL.
Folau, 32, and his wife Maria bought a four-hectare property in Pullenvale, once part of disgraced mining magnate Nathan Tinkler s estate, for $1.5million.
The Grandview Drive property only has a modest three bedroom home on it, but the cleared block offers the ability to build your dream lifestyle , according to the selling agents brochure.
It is also said to be surrounded by multimillion-dollar homes - meaning another one built there wouldn t be out of place.
A war has erupted over Israel Folau after the NRL was accused of trying to handball the controversial cross-code star s rugby league return to Queensland officials. Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher hit back at NRL CEO Andrew Abdo s claims the game was powerless to stop Folau from playing in the Intrust Super Cup. After being sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 following a series of social media posts, Folau signed with French Super League club Catalans. The former Queensland Origin and Kangaroos star did not return to Catalans this year, reportedly due to family reasons. Folau is living in Brisbane and has been spotted training in gyms on the southside as he holds out hope of being allowed to play in the NRL.
A war has erupted over Israel Folau after the NRL was accused of trying to handball the controversial cross-code star s rugby league return to Queensland officials. Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher hit back at NRL CEO Andrew Abdo s claims the game was powerless to stop Folau from playing in the Intrust Super Cup. After being sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 following a series of social media posts, Folau signed with French Super League club Catalans. The former Queensland Origin and Kangaroos star did not return to Catalans this year, reportedly due to family reasons. Folau is living in Brisbane and has been spotted training in gyms on the southside as he holds out hope of being allowed to play in the NRL.