Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns slam the Kangaroos | NRL on Nine

Freddy, Joey and Sammy completely destroy the Kangaroos after their stunning loss to Tonga. Subscribe here: bit.ly/2lvAJT2 For analysis click here: bit.ly/2mPWIV9
“They let Australia down, they let the jersey down… There’s a good chance a few of these blokes won’t be there next year”
NSW Origin Coach Brad Fittler and the Eighth Immortal Andrew Johns have slammed Australia for not respecting their opponents.
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[@danzigvssartre]

Hats off to Tonga 🇹🇴 and South Africa 🇿🇦 tonight. I’m an Aussie 🇦🇺 , but Aussies love an underdog.

[@HarvoOCE]

Definetly

[@bdfcswayyt2674]

Yeah

[@brianboru62]

Daschund or a Chihuahua😉?

[@bdfcswayyt2674]

MANCHESTER UNITED no one cares soccers weird

[@kdotbdot5911]

@MANCHESTER UNITED Not you again..

[@dotr5791]

This is what happens when a team with alot of talent gets to play more games together as a team. THEY IMPROVE. if you notice majority of the tonga team is the same squad from the world cup. Give the Island nations more games to play then you will see the improvement. Simple

[@jnadler6586]

Thanks for all you’ve done for the game Australia. You’ve developed the game and allowed so many Tongans, Samoans and Fijians to thrive. Thanks for giving us Woolfe as coach. We’re grateful to Oz but we’ll celebrate tonight for a looooong time! Ofa atu from Tonga! Don’t throw your players under the bus! You’re still the gold standard!

[@xman-ms3mp]

Ka Boom exactly. Awesome humble comment 👍🏾

[@krillinroshi6002]

Ka boom, Again well said, poetic justice. Thanks Australia, Still t gold standard. We're happy to be here.

[@Parloso]

Malie Malie!!!

[@productstoyou]

absolutely right poly bro

[@poutukumoe5857]

Ka Boom , amen..well put!! The Aussies are the champion ..just grateful to play against such team !!

[@esskayselah566]

I am a Papua New Guinean living in Australia is happy to see both teams played well, my heart 💓was moved with tears of joy for Tonga. You have made it, you won the victory and have made your country proud. Not only on games you put such efforts to be proud of as a Tongan, do it also in everything you do in life. And I know that as you believe in God and in yourselves saying you can do it, and you will make it through all without difficulty. Once again, congrats to MMT👍

[@patrickthomaskopal4909]

ESSKAY SELAH I'm also from PNG

[@jacksonnuli5616]

👍👍👍👍

[@lokasingata3881]

You got a strong team too... your turn will come we love all our Islands. We are thankful that they allow the Boys to have a choice to play for their heritage

[@lualalatuitavuki3715]

2 much talk bdy hhh 🖕

[@im_mattwilkins]

Get on it! Hoping the mighty Kumuls and MMT kill it in the world cup :)

[@Mike111620]

From a Toa Samoa supporter malo aupito MMT you guys played your hearts out for your country WHOA🤙💪

[@sgang6823]

We all in it Toko!!!!! SOUTH PACIFIC TOKO'USO 🇹🇴🇼🇸🇫🇯

[@WHOHATESTOWORK]

Chur tonga 💪🏽

[@sgang6823]

@@WHOHATESTOWORK CHURR AOTEAROA!! 💪💪💪

[@donaldtrump2107]

@@sgang6823 love from fiji bro!!

[@yehnah2680]

If only Samoa would do the same but they all choose NZ and Aus over Samoa which is a shame

[@TheBoufhead]

Congratulations to Tonga. Well deserved. This is a catalyst for things to come. Can't win them all Aus. Take it on the chin and come back stronger. Malo! From a Maori living in aus

[@TheBoufhead]

@@MS-jl4ic ofa atu toko

[@brianboru62]

Australia weren't bad, Tonga just shut them out and showed NZ &GB how it's done!!Tonga changed the map tonight well done TONGA!!!!!

[@yoza2392]

Tonga lost to NZ

[@theophilus1981]

@@yoza2392 but Tonga have beaten NZ too before. New Zealand got smashed by Australia last week,and Tonga beat GB by a greater margin,so what you trying to say?

[@danielmurphy4054]

@@theophilus1981 that you don't win a few games and then suddenly become the best team in the world.

[@theophilus1981]

@@danielmurphy4054 i didnt say we're the best team,I said we beat the best teams

[@jgus4312]

Lol you need GPS bro maps are outdated and inaccurate

[@smoovegaming7340]

Honestly from us Tongans..keep your head up Australia ..at the end of the day ..I think it was the team that wanted it the most .. damn ..so proud to be TONGAN man lol

[@elrey8876]

The sound from the crowd was awe-inspiring. A great sporting moment for your nation.

[@romesino7603]

Good on yous Auckland is always bleeding red around these times I remember when they beat the kiwis. Top class team I hope they one day can win the world cup. But I know like the all blacks the kangaroos will be back

[@brianboru62]

I'm proud and I'm GB 😁Tonga were just IMMENSE !!!!!

[@da3v1ls93]

well said my Islander brother!

[@RandomzLMAOF]

Malie Biggie Smoove hahaha

[@izacleotalu2705]

Well done Malo From Nz As A Samoan it was good to watch them play my gf will be proud MMt 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@jgus4312]

Thanks malo from nz

[@crunchydinkens2824]

MALO Uso! One love 🇹🇴🇼🇸❤

[@ill_wilz2684]

From a Aussie/Tongan to the Aussies. You’re still the champions no doubt. Hard to see both teams I support battle eachother tho lol. Can’t win em all but thanks for a great game guys! It’s great for the game imo. Til the next battle! Cheers 👍🏾

[@thecounto2100]

Was at the game not Tongan or Aussie but man its crazy their support.

[@Me-ex7qg]

They seem to be the only fan base that cares about international rugby league

[@thecounto2100]

@@Me-ex7qg I think it's a cultural thing which means it's a positive and huge advantage to be part of. It's crazy I was sitting there wishing I was Tongan lol.

[@Me-ex7qg]

@@thecounto2100 yeah, still disappointing that the kiwis cant draw a crowd in Auckland. To be fair outside of a few MMT games a year the tongan ppl dont have a lot of sports fixtures to get excited about.

[@thecounto2100]

@@Me-ex7qg yeah again a cultural thing within NZ. League is really a sport played by Auckland. For Tongans it seems like it's a natural love for their people. Not sure but their rugby team ain't great but garner the same fanatical support.

[@masiTzz]

Yeah it's more of a cultural thing, Tonga is just a tight knit nation. It became more personal when the big guns like Taumalolo and Fifita sacrificed so the least we Tongans could do was support

[@dbo4506]

I actually dont mind the fact Australia lost. Winning all the time is BS. I want a competitive international competition and the fact Tonga is on par with England and NZ is unreal. Aus is still a couple steps in front and will win most of the time but hopefully the other three can tale another step forward with their consistency and we might actually have interesting games where it’s not a shock that we lost.

[@lokasingata3881]

Yes thank you Aussie always win let us win once in blue moon 😥😅😃🇹🇴

[@pearcey1113]

Yep I fully agree

[@teeroi84]

Agreed

[@Roonoon2]

For me, moments like these are more exciting than most of the NRL season!

[@yoza2392]

What are you talking about. Tonga are above Australia now because they just beat there ass but below NZ because they lost to NZ

[@rastamarley1659]

KAU TO'A DID THERE COUNTRY PROUD . YES TONGA YES . IM A FAN SINCE THE WORLD CUP .

[@jacobpolutele7230]

29Feb sober I’ll probably say 90% from Australia so we’ll just say we’re the Australian A team true going on your theory bro you weren’t saying this stuff when Tonga lost against Aussie just be happy 😃 look at the commentators quick to turn on the players over one game week before they were talking them up even when they were talking about the game afterwards they only talked about how they lost they never talked about how Tonga won cause they want people to think that Australia didn’t give it there all buddy as if they didn’t Tonga was just too good

[@dasrhinegold]

What a fab day , England posh boys flogged at Rah Rah but the big result was Tonga 🇹🇴 this is a fab result for RL . Much love and respect from Warrington. 👍👍👍

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Attitudes do not develop over an 80 minute period. Passion develops over a longer period . Team management manages attitude.

[@jgus4312]

Yes! I blame meninga lol

[@Centrifugal-]

Well said 👏

[@MaRoza27]

Great play Australia. Win or Lose yous done well like we Tongans on all games win or lose we still celebrate like there’s no tomorrow lol x

[@jgus4312]

For some it will be a long weekend of celebrations

[@veronicapaulin6073]

Kk6k6kkyk6k6k6k67(6kk66kk6k6k6k(okay677666766766666666666666666666k666666667666676667666666666k67667666k66666666667666666y766k6777676676766y7667676576666566(k7666666566666666k66666k6666k67u66666k666k66666y666k66666k676k6766 my sister was asleep and she was laying on the phone and this happend

[@Alekosdw]

Fittlers angry "let australia down" i rekon they were outplayed by a better team Congratulations tonga

[@dicksandballsnshit3856]

You don't know what good footy is, if you reckon that Australian performance was anything other than complete rubbish.

[@Alekosdw]

Who cares bro Why you cut? Aus preetty much the same as the last 2 years, Just got beaten by a more hungry team

[@zeahmanaia757]

If they lost to nz or england, that would be a good game....loose to tonga then you have let the jersey down....

[@Alekosdw]

@@zeahmanaia757 cos tongas only got a hundred an 50 thousand people

[@Kustom2170]

@@Alekosdw well said Tonga was the better side on the day 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@stanpuka]

Sometimes be humble and accept defeat. Stop blaming the play, they played their best. Much respect to both teams👍🏼

[@jadewongy1389]

Dragon Brent at their level playing for their countries, you are expected to play your best EVERY game. That’s what you get paid for, and what many kids/ adults dream to do. They deserve all the “blaming” that’s coming their way, I’m not Australia nor Tongan but I definitely think Australia should have displayed a much better game.

[@lachlansinger3480]

Dragon Brent if you think that is their best then you obviously have never watched a single game of rugby league. There was no direction from the halves. They did what ever the easiest option was and it was poor. They deserve all the criticism that they get

[@stanpuka]

@@lachlansinger3480 I noted that theres was no sense of direction too but not every game is played with the same momentum, spirit, and the energy. U said u play rugby too so u should know better that sometimes when pressure arises, players tend to loose confident and forget their game plan. Therefore, dont expect every games to be the same. 10q

[@stanpuka]

@@jadewongy1389 You have a valid point there. But not every games is played with the same speed, spirit, energy and confident.

[@lachlansinger3480]

Dragon Brent mate. You still need to put effort in which they did not do. All those players were there for the pay check and not for our country

[@hankbrukowski7343]

Well done Tonga. You sing proudly for your country and shed tears for your national anthem. Aussies on the other hand are embarrassed to sing for their country. Only a handful sing it and sing it meekly and it looks like they think if they sing it too loud it will hurt someones feelings. It's become too political and it looks like a team divided. How I wish politics stayed out of sports.

[@nate90s30]

Right on!

[@jgus4312]

Where there are people free to have their say there will always be politics. Otherwise go live in China

[@paulrudwick2623]

@@jgus4312 Only selfish individuals choose to bring politics into TEAM SPORT

[@paulrudwick2623]

SO TRUE=Only selfish individuals choose to bring politics into TEAM SPORT

[@TokeE420]

Hank anthems are political. You want politics out of sport but at the same time want everyone to sing a racist, colonial-era national anthem? Tongans are proud of theirs cause their song seems to represent all of them unlike ours in Australia.

[@ljp8303]

U can’t always win but they’ll be back nd better but well deserve win to the Tongans

[@jaahbari7539]

I love how Freddy explains at 3:46 how this could change allegiance for young islander kids and how they differ from other kids of other backgrounds. His answer shows alot of knowledge outside the game and how he really does care for and understand young Pacific islander youths in regards to footy. He answer also shows how he understands the cultural importance of footy to young islanders and their families. Hats off to you Freddy, absolute legend of our beautiful game both as a player and off field figure💯💯

[@barryboy4268]

That’s usually the difference Tonga played for each other they are family to each other Australia needs to want to fight to win the game but Tonga you deserve this keep going play your exciting style and play with your big hearts

[@MrMagicm11]

When you realise that MMT had reached the next super saiyan level KTT 😂

[@Sunshinecoasthypnotherapy]

Well said Boys...from guys who have been there and done that!!

[@shawntuione2025]

Disappointing this, disappointing that 🤦🏽‍♂️ Mate! Take your head out your backsides! Australia played good! They just weren’t good enough tonight. Stop blaming your players. Tonga’s team was just too hearty, too dangerous, put too much pressure on the ball.They played the best in the world (yes Aus is the best in the world) and WON! Simple. Don’t take that creditability away from the Tongan boys 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴 KAU TO’A FOREVER BABY!!!

[@davidtaliai996]

They're not. Johns and fittler whenever they played for australia always put in dominant performances. As ex players they're just disappointed that some players didnt meet the standards expected. I can see where they're coming from, they expect more.

[@chrisfelise4230]

Hindsight is always the case for explayers,.... Yes they are passionate about their disappointment of the lack of standard,... However for the promotion of the NRL game in its expansion, and the positions they're in with the media,.... Diagnosis of the game shouldn't offer any bias comments or innuendo,.... Expansion is important,... Excuses and outing the blame on individuals in a team sport shows out the lack of respect to the opposition,... Crap flows down stream!,.... If your head is up your backside, it only transpires,... Taking away the fact that,... Hey!, you have superstars in the other team,...That is growing the game on another level regardless of the competition its players play in,.... Humble in defeat enables young men to grow character and humility and become better individuals all round, Don't take the credibility away from the coach and players of the opposition,.... At one time or another they all came through your same system,.... Growth man!,.... Mate Ma'a Tonga

[@bladecarrington8651]

Acting like aus got thrashed

[@jgus4312]

David Taliai that’s cos johns and fitler are legends from that era Lockyer, Daley..langer ..

[@hairytennisball1848]

They played horrible lol

[@MusicVibez101]

Hats off to both teams 🇦🇺🇹🇴 what a great game all round. Well deserved Tonga 🙌🏽

[@priyeshupreti]

You lost one game! Overreaction from the pundits don’t you think? Congrats to Tonga - looks like they played with passion

[@ekaira]

Nz, you could learn something from this game...well done tonga..heart, pride and passion.

[@sonofportsmith4435]

Alonzo Harris more Aussie born and bred. Fifita, Tupou, Hopoate, Jennings, etc.

[@teti_99]

@Alonzo Harris but they’re Tongans nonetheless.

[@peti4064]

Dw nz got the all blacks they're good🤣

[@joshuadelange7094]

@@peti4064 doesn't look like the all blacks are good at the moment

[@peti4064]

@@joshuadelange7094 im not worried they always come back and win no matter what

[@gymrat2647]

As a Kiwi so happy that Tonga beat the Kangaroos just awesome

[@jgus4312]

As a kiwi whats it like to be a bird that can’t fly

[@factsoverfeelingsbruh3655]

@Alonzo Harris Doesn't matter where they were born. Tongans aren't Indigenous to NZ. Not their real motherland. Tonga is!!

[@DX-yj7mh]

J Gus Broooooo😂😂😂

[@tallaganda83]

I’m Aussie bit this is one of the greatest moments in NRL history. Hats off to Tonga 🇹🇴 hopefully the other pacific nations can build something similar and we can start having a nice solid little international comp happening.

[@hkt1296]

This is why World Rugby Union will never change the eligibility rule. Tier 2,3 nations like the Pacific islands nations will be a force just like mate ma’a Tonga for rugby league.

[@hazelmare7650]

Who Care's bout Rugby Union they blocked all of our players for them to win then nekminit South Africa take's home the World Cup far far away from the Pacific.soon kids, players will open there eye's knowing that they were doing something not worth doing in life.RL Freedoms at it's BEST haere mai kite Best Game on Earth for all the Magnificent Species churr

[@Toko-bx6gz]

mad facts bruh

[@hkt1296]

Hazel Mare I love both league and union but I was stating a point. You cared enough to comment.

[@elsqueezy5459]

Samoa would be the best team if the same rules applied for union

[@sydneylover6563]

a lot of pacific islanders are born in aus and nz not the islands...so do you think if they don't make the national team they should be allowed to play for a nation they're weren't born in ?..why do you deserve the best of both worlds...and as far as euro clubs not releasing players ,its the same for everyone who signs up, unless you stipulate it in your contract the clubs have a right to protect their investment

[@donkeyman9710]

I was rooting for tonga as an australian, just cause i was rooting for the underdog. But jesus christ give these kangaroos a break, they fought till the very end and yeah they made some bad decisions but the game was in the balance the whole time.

[@eoinociarain7986]

Should have been barracking, do your rooting elsewhere and in your own time.

[@jgus4312]

Rooting for Tonga as an Australian? Bet you sleep in mums bed with Spider-Man undies turned inside out.

[@attimoabrehhh4670]

@@jgus4312 I'm Tongan, and much respect to Australia. But damn this is the funniest comment I've ever seen.

[@0zimale]

Why would you be rooting for any team other than your own country, what has happened to Australia. Be proud of your country! 🇦🇺

[@it-really-hurts2092]

"They let the jersey down" Kinda like all those years you were playing while high.

[@jedharrison288]

He actually performed really well, so don't know how he let the team down?

[@johnafamasaga9310]

Andrew let it down drug cheat doesn't have a right to talk.

[@tinkiewinkie9210]

Lmao he wasn't on performance enhancing drugs. John's is one of the best to ever play the sport

[@daveo2882]

TINKIE WINKIE pretty sure Cocaine falls into a performance enhancing drug.

[@jamespeacock5175]

@@daveo2882 are you touched in the head?

[@joshwalmsley5605]

freddy didn’t respect his top lip with disgraceful moustache

[@BN-tg7tg]

It's Movember, he's showing a great amount of respect by having it.

[@pattos2186]

Not bad for two days into Movember

[@jgus4312]

Josh Walmsley it’s not real you can see it drawn on unlike your bf moustache

[@luger188]

Stunning effort, well done

[@fpkcleaning1155]

The Tongan!!! so incredible...what a game!!!

[@seanwoods5943]

Amazing!

[@lokasingata3881]

I watch them when they said "Tonga in our lifetime will NEVER WIN against Aussie" thats when the God of all Sport decided Tonga will win too much ego... Unions i love because you never know what Nation will win... League always Kangaroos... you should be sick always winning let the underdog have a win 🤣🇹🇴

[@BN-tg7tg]

Nobody ever said Tonga will never win against Australia. Nobody has ever said that one team will never beat the other.

[@destroyer9582]

@@BN-tg7tg Andy Johns is one of the greatest ever but what happened to 30+. “Lolohea is too unfit to to defend against Boyd and Friizell for 80m”. Well Lolohea was fit and his kicking game was the best I’ve seen and that defensive effort in the 2nd half was monumental from Tonga keeping them to Zero. Well done 🇹🇴

[@lokasingata3881]

@@BN-tg7tg thats what he said live on tv Aussie 30+ and in our life time Tonga wont win against Aussie and I happen to watch it live 😎

[@BN-tg7tg]

@@lokasingata3881 I didn't catch that because I don't watch channel 9. I watch the games on fox sports.

[@lopetimoala4177]

True

[@dancepro67]

Don't be so tough on australia they represented their country too, tonga just played better that day.

[@CamperKev]

I'm an Australian, but I think the win for Tonga was great for Rugby League and wonderful for Tonga. Very well done. I'm so happy for you.

[@tyt4521]

Sole malo lava Tonga!! Bloody crazy!

[@deevita7459]

🇹🇴🇫🇯🇼🇸

[@sgang6823]

POLYNESIA, SOUTH PACIFIC FOREVER, ONE ISLAND COUNTRY WINS WE ALL IN IT TOGETHER AND KEEP GROWING IN THE GAME TOKO'USO TAGANE🇹🇴🇼🇸🇫🇯

[@chriskakato3540]

Andy Johns is one of the greatest ever but what happened to 30+. “Lolohea is too unfit to to defend against Boyd and Friizell for 80m”. Well Lolohea was fit and his kicking game was the best I’ve seen and that defensive effort in the 2nd half was monumental from Tonga keeping them to Zero. Well done 🇹🇴

[@lokasingata3881]

I watch that live interview and he said in our lifetime we will never see Tonga beat Aussie and right then something inside wanted our Boys to win... 🇹🇴

[@dr.smithers3448]

Lolohea is a gun. Best Islander half in the game

[@jgus4312]

NRL Highlights wish he was still at tigers

[@TheSlummydog]

All international players should get paid the same no matter what country they play for...

[@jgus4312]

By who tho?

[@TheSlummydog]

J Gus I’m in no position to say who should pay for it but I think the “federation of fairness” is a good place to start looking for the money

[@deevita7459]

J Gus yeah it’s a hard thing to get right. Aussies took a pay cut last year to play us and that was beautiful to see. It may not seem like a big thing because they earn a lot but league these days is so fast and tough that injuries could force you to retire. Just look at the players who have retired over the off season. In saying that the pay differences in Rugby are even worse.

[@yesyes3240]

Someone went Walk about

[@elijahtchilembe-mpovie2715]

The last team to beat Australia before Tonga outside of New Zealand and Great Britain/England was France in 1978. The team that came close was the Americans in 2004.

[@jgus4312]

France were a powerhouse at one stage

[@elijahtchilembe-mpovie2715]

@@jgus4312 RIGHT?? It's crazy dude! I feel like the banning of the game during WW2 killed their momentum even though they made a couple World Cup finals afterwards.

[@jgus4312]

Story is they were Imprisoned if they were caught playing RL back then, les Treiziste despise the quinziste over there for that.

[@jgus4312]

Rugby union in France was professional well before the rest of the world went pro. They were buying players from league even back in 80s

[@elijahtchilembe-mpovie2715]

@@jgus4312 Exactly! they were even banned from the old Five Nations championship because of that.

[@tongancrypto7843]

Oh shut up Brad, the roos still played a great game... NO, they did not let Australia down. Congrats TONGA

[@lokasingata3881]

Very true the Kangroos did good it was just good game 🇹🇴

[@BN-tg7tg]

Roos didn't play a good game at all. Especially in the 2nd half.

[@ChrisThornburn-ke5xk]

whine like poms as they say toga deserved it game far better than union WC league is better union pen feast boring

[@barryboy4268]

Australia did let there jersey down because in the big moments they didn’t show up and they all wanted to be the superstar instead of winning it as a team so yeah Tonga played great but Australia can’t be let off the hook

[@jonesmith8599]

Tongan just smashed the roos out of the kangaroos. fantastic to watch, very physical game.Welcome to the Kingdom of Tonga.

[@jonnykage2574]

TY TONGA 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@henryvaiotu230]

Tonga were Heroes and kings to their loyal faithful..Take a Bow Mate Maa Tonga. Fittler hit the Jackpot their in his statement of Samoa, and as a Toa Samoa Supporter they were very Disappointing the least to Say.. and on that Performance against Fiji they deserve to stay as a Tier 2 Nation.. One thing i love about the MMT Tonga Boys is the fact that they can Bond together and put up their hands to Represent Their Island nation Heritage..Samoa don't have that Luxury ,..and if they do ..''Kangaroos and Kiwis take first Preference ''..

[@ameliahopkins2936]

You still number 1 Aussie in Rugby League, Tonga won, thats sport. Aussie played like they were going to win I guess imo. Well done Tonga, super proud.

[@lukekahu6503]

Dont be greedy come on share it around just like the last comment said you cant win em all

[@triffidgrower]

All of the Tongan players are firm in the heart of any rugby league fan. Some play for our favourite club, some are a threat when they play against our clubs, but everybody has our respect. This is nothing but good for rugby league. Win lose or draw, I look forward to our next game against Tonga, as the spectacle of the game is as important as the result. Congratulations, Tongans, well played.

[@top5deadoralive746]

tonga pulled out the blue print and said lets hit them up from the front and it worked, smashed the aus front up..

[@SoOwOoSwaGGa]

Australia ain't the same without smith, Thurston, Cronk , slater & G.I 😂😂😂

[@rachelteariki6999]

get ready for whats coming in the future. this is just the beginning, the taste, of what the future holds for pacific Island players across the board. Fiji shown it in the Rugby 7s, so as Samoa. now, Tonga in Rugby League. believe me this is not a one off, started with england then, Australia and New Zealand. all in sequential execution. congrats Pacific brothers. Well done. proud of you guys. blessings from the tropical shores of the Cook Islands. Kia orana.

[@kellyfox5189]

So much skill all the same pro. I hope We learned make no mistake again and again anytime anywhere love to play aussie again. Good game

[@muxsavieti3701]

Boys played with their hearts on there sleeves. Proud of our little nation . Leeessssggggooo 🇹🇴

[@southsea8252]

It's good for international footy and footy in general.. Good on ya Tonga 👍🏾

[@lizpauliniu315]

Brad , what happened to good sportsmanship!?!? Damn Tonga won!!! Get over it!! Good game Aussie, but better luck next time !! Brad quit being a crybaby damn..

[@d3xd889]

Australia should be proud of their team for trying their best! Every game tonga had, if they win or lose, people that support still celebrate, it's not all about the wining, just watch the game have fun, talk to mates, and when it's all done do it like the Tongans and party all night.. win or lose, it's about having fun. 🇦🇺 🇹🇴 ✨

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

What they really want to say is Latrell Mitchell single handedly lost us the game. One of worst performances I've seen in a Australian jumper Also if I was coach, any player that refused to sing or acknowledge the anthem wouldn't be wearing a jersey. If you won't sing the anthem because you feel it doesn't represent you, don't represent the country. That simple

[@MeMe-fo6yt]

Nice bit of racism there.

[@jackbrady9738]

@@MeMe-fo6yt no? Don't bring in the "r" word. It makes perfect sense. The players need some integrity. They play for the $$. If they had integrity they would put their money where their mouth is and not play for the jersey. Tbh, if I was an Aboriginal, I'd despise the Commonwealth. Imperialism is Completely wrong and those who live in Australia are on stolen territory. Everyone's freaking out over the Kurds...what about Australian aboriginals. However, you can't take their message, even though it's perfectly legit and I agree with it, seriously, because their taking the money over their principles. Sad. Principles over money. If you believe in something that's visceral and spiritual, no amount of moneys should take you off that path

[@MeMe-fo6yt]

@@jackbrady9738 So I guess Aboriginal culture doesn't matter. Nice to know that even though they've lived here for tens of thousands of years, they must adhere to the White Australian way of life and sing and embrace the Australian National Anthem as their own.

[@trist7946]

@@MeMe-fo6yt There's an aboriginal team too ya know.. No one forced anyone to play in the Australian team.

[@MrAntiFarLeft]

@@MeMe-fo6yt funny how they gladly accept the huge financial benefits ( a white way of life) Cheque please !

[@eddyros4384]

This game was an mmense joy for all Tongans, some Australians said they wanted Tonga to win, Thank you Aussies for showing how much you appreciate the tremendous effort by the Tonga (little nation) team and also having a heartfelt desire for the Tonga team to reach another level in the international rugby league competition. Tongan fans also singing Aussies national anthem at the game, salute to all Aussies!

[@jackhugo9758]

Any Aussies with that sort of mentality are rugby league lovers. Because they just want this beautiful family game to grow and reach every parts of the planet.

[@eddyros4384]

@@jackhugo9758 so trueee

[@auzzipride2502]

To all my Tongan bros yous are the team to beat. Respect

[@hazelmare7650]

A Team of Champion can and always Beat a Champion Team.. Churr Tonga

[@mrgreen3629]

Just give credit where credit is due boys, Tonga played so well that they pressured Aus into mistakes and they couldn’t really get in to the game I. The 2nd half. They made in roads with powerful hit ups and chanced their arm when they needed to. Tonga played to their strengths and caused a boil over. 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@ifolahi974]

At the beginning Gus was talking down the Tongan side but the idiot knows that both teams are professionals MMT 4 LIFE

[@ifolahi974]

@29Feb sober I like the Muppet show

[@connorduke4619]

The imple fact is Tonga have an awesome middle forwards rotation: Taumalolo, Taukeiaho, Fonua-Blake, Fifita, Pangai Junior, etc and the kangaroos lost the motivation to keep running into them. I know this without having even watched the full match, because it is predictable - who would want to run into those guys all night?

[@sweetvibez7099]

As an Aussie, Tonga deserved this win!! Great job you guys!!

[@lokasingata3881]

Where is the 30+ you predicted? Our Boys overweight and second class but they play with their heart and for Tonga and win because they believe in the God of David who defeated Goliath 😅😚😚😚🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@brianboru62]

Wow what it would be to be Tongan tonight😊 From England your lads were FANTASTIC !!!!

[@yoza2392]

I think the Tongans are Goliath 😂😂

[@lokasingata3881]

@@yoza2392 🤣🤣🤣 physically for sure but Aussie are the ones with skill, speed, and got all the number 1 in the league world right now

[@destroyer9582]

@@yoza2392 Andy Johns is one of the greatest ever but what happened to 30+. “Lolohea is too unfit to to defend against Boyd and Friizell for 80m”. Well Lolohea was fit and his kicking game was the best I’ve seen and that defensive effort in the 2nd half was monumental from Tonga keeping them to Zero. Well done 🇹🇴

[@gunsack2427]

Wait , are Tongans Christians? Surely they have their own religion and bed time stories?

[@akz2204]

Joeys face 🙀 priceless

[@cornbeefboi2530]

Pacific island teams are coming up! This will make the games more interesting. Congrats my cornbeef brothers!

[@yehnah2680]

Nah just Tonga

[@Samizouza]

Slowly but surely, they will

[@ronanrogers4127]

Freddy starting to look like Adolf, Adolf Fittler. Tonga played great. Fantastic. Well deserved victory and great for the international game.

[@deevita7459]

😂😂

[@factsoverfeelingsbruh3655]

I'm pretty sure Freddy has German heritage so that makes this even funnier. 😂

[@mikebarker6979]

Adolf Fittler🤣🤣🤣🤣😛😛😛😛

[@frankbrunt-sinapati6509]

The game is changing, size skills and just brut man power is the direction the game is heading, like Fitler says Islanders are built for the game.

[@alldaydevo]

Calm down aussie, we lost 3-2 to fiji at the world cup, suns still shining

[@nerdsquirrel7741]

You don’t sing the anthem you don’t play.

[@MrAntiFarLeft]

They protest the nation and sport that made them rich

[@elrey8876]

Nope. There are spectators who sing the anthem in all footie codes, and then get on the racial abuse during the game, or go home after a loss and beat their missus. It doesn't define your personal take on what constitutes the best of our nation.

[@nerdsquirrel7741]

El Rey Yes, some minorities do that. They I agree are disgraces to the country. However I do not agree that not singing the national anthem is not a terrible thing. It is, if you don’t respect who you are playing for you realistically won’t perform at your highest level. Latrell was one of the worst players on the pitch, one of the people who doesn’t sing the anthem. Simply I believe if you don’t sing it you don’t respect the country that made you who you are. You don’t play as a result.

[@jgus4312]

Yeah don’t sing it in the crowd then don’t go to the stadium to watch game...lol they get paid play not sing lol. Besides Australia gonna be taken over by China by 2040 or even earlier advance australasia fair lol.

[@factsoverfeelingsbruh3655]

lol. Since when have Aussies given a stuff about the anthem? For years so many Roos players never sang the anthem. Even going back to the olden days.. same thing... why everyone kicking up a fuss now? 😂 Is it 'cause Tonga has sparked that patriotism in you or what? 😂

[@mailondanny627]

Why not Australia upload the full match replay on the u tube

[@normangeorge5934]

Man they still haven't uploaded the highlights of this game 😂😂😂

[@lapalad]

Great day for international Rugby League well done Tonga from an Aussie

[@viliamihoeft7846]

The didnt let the jersey down, they gave us tongans a good challenge. Teams have their on and off games. You can't always be expected to win all the time. Great Job to the Kangaroos. Good win for the tongans.

[@gaintrainwompa1133]

I’m just glad to see a game of football. Just bring Fitler in to Coach. Pay him whatever he wants. Joey in some sort of support role ... and yes, Berderus as well, may as well.

[@guitaaress]

The Australian NRL is packed with great players from all over the islands. This win by Tonga was deserved and inevitable. Well done Tonga

[@ronanrogers4127]

In the SMH today there’s a story about LM being unhappy with the $800,000 contract from the Roosters...based on last night’s performance he should sign up today.

[@deevita7459]

He had it in him to be the greatest centre ever, but this years form has been just ugly to see. I honestly thought he would surpass Inglis based on last years form. Maybe it’s the new tattoos? Hope he regain that form and keep it at that level every game.

[@ryukan250]

@@deevita7459 pfff Mitchell will never be as good as Inglis. That man was one of the best big game players ever.

[@webmasterguru7799]

I think this is a great thing for the sport. Well done Tonga i would think more great international teams.

[@gaary1969]

well done Tonga, they're good for the game

[@johnnykronos230]

Well done Tonga, the Aussie's will come up with excuses like they always do, but it's all blah blah blah! Good on ya boys!!

[@destroyer9582]

HAHAHA

[@donaldduckschild8858]

Can someone tell me how ofahengaue played when he played origin as well

[@tamaduk]

Hi Hi stupid rules really. Ofahengaue can play origin yet all the other players like Fifita and Pangai jr can’t

[@mamaloavtu3279]

I’m a proud Aussie born Tongan, My birthplace (Aus) has severely underestimated Tonga, Some played with their heart on their sleeve then some played with arrogance

[@jrmop0965]

Rugby league needed this result.

[@stevehunts2990]

I think it is funny how fittler and johns made a point saying how the Aussie team was dominated by NSW players and that is exactly what we seen in the game a lot of one out running and no respect for their opposition, that sort of play we seen in the state of origin for many years that QLD dominated. Well played Tonga you deserve the win by playing like a team keep up the good work.

[@wowcool8749]

Let's not forgot 2 of the worst players on the field were qlders. Munster and DCE produced absolutely nothing.

[@chiefwero8360]

Wow Cool just like nick cotric or latrel mitchel both nsw boys. That’s the thing with Australians they point the finger instead of put ya hand up and admit you’s played bad and Tonga played well

[@randyviper388]

@@wowcool8749 should be wighton/ keary combination

[@danielmurphy4054]

steve hunts so whats your solution? put ben hunt and dane gagai in the team?

[@jgus4312]

Put darius at fullback then....

[@MiseryDesigns]

3:47 thanks for that freddy, honestly everyone avoids saying these words because its an “Australian” game and hate to admit the islanders are built for this game..

[@francissteele2633]

still waiting for mals press conference upload

[@antoniperoni5977]

Munster and Mitchell played shocking games I'd be worried if I was either of them because I'm sure Mal noticed .

[@jackhugo9758]

@dueeh nyyu 😀😀😀😀

[@markcourtney4784]

Bloody excellent. .good on ya Tonga.

[@kha58]

The next game Australia play against Tonga will be quite interesting.

[@Fili248]

Either way you look at it this is great for the sport to develop. Australias 50+ years of dominating the sport won't be wiped away from one game. Sometimes you need to lose to know what to improve on. Hats off Tonga I'm sure other nations will develop their game too and make international rugby league more competitive

[@vincentmicheal8620]

Congeratulations Tonga well done.. Cheers

[@pippuanaki4794]

start a comp NZ aussie tonga england samoa fiji

[@jgus4312]

A local comp would be great they have village comps with rugby

[@donaldtrump2107]

Png?

[@pippuanaki4794]

@@donaldtrump2107 oh yea 4shore my bad

[@SPEED-si4xy]

The problem is when the Australians call it our game, Fijians don't call the sevens our game neither do any other team to Fifteens. League needs to become a truly global game with more interest from northern hemisphere teams. Fiji Bati are 3 time world cup semi finalists and they are still called tier two....hahahaaaa...

[@Samizouza]

Looking back on this, I'm not even Tongan and that loss to a 2nd tier team must've really hit a nerve here like its an attack on the green and gold jersey's dignity. Without taking anything away from the Tongans, the Roos actually had many chances to score a winner but that Red Wall stood firm with players who would literally "die for their country and heritage" as their nickname mentions even though they were posing as an "invitational" team.

[@bensonmaso4842]

This is good for the the rugby league world...makes the game more interesting....