Bankstown Kid: The Story of Jordan Mailata 

...yet. Not in the pro bowl yet.

@@JuicyMcGibblets true

Ayyee fellow eagles and raptors fan?

@@MayorBrownn yessir

he couldn't play in the pro bowl anyway :V

Pro bowl snubbed smh

And a constant positive attitude. Dude is soooo nice

@@bigpun7579 bro he ain't the best at his position

@@bigpun7579 this is just a pacific Islands and Asian hate thing the nfl is trying to push I'm sure more black people struggled to get into the nfl way harder then him

I think he was snubbed from pro bowl

This!

#BirdGang 🦅🦅🦅

I’m a country Kansas kid that became an Eagles fan at 8 years old. Having lived through the rough years of Kotite, Rhodes and the relentless bullying because of my loyalty to Philly and “our” Eagles, this story literally brought tears to my eyes. What a golden soul.

As an Aussie I’m very proud of him , Samoan people are good honest people, they tear it up in the nrl too

Bang bang! 49er gang 🤣🤣🤣

Right on man! Thank you for sharing your perspective!

No it’s not Western Samoa is independent

@@shawnt5205 you can be Irish American same way you can be Samoan and American are you that thick in the skull

@@shawnt5205 there’s American Samoa and Samoa…

Word 2 da Verb Uce that's a Real 1 rite there harrd ERU aka KHZN (cousin) Aotearoa New Zealand

Correct

If the Eagles do one thing right, we don't let good Oline or Dline players go.

@@Stephen_Viele eagles also have the best linemen coach in the league

He has a contract for 4 years and no way he leaves the eagles

Wasn’t he Mr. Irrelevant?? I’m happy for this man he’s a great offensive lineman, and to see his competitive drive in that scuffle this year shows his commitment

Fly eagles fly

Nice

Correct

already a legend :)

@@garyspeed8961 Ever since the Saints game.

grew up in my hometown. ONLY tough warriors get outa ther.

And now in the SuperBowl

Samoans and Tongans where made for the NFL.

Didn’t even start for the first two. He’s been a starter for only 3. Pro bowl, all pro, hof are in his future.

Not just Australian. He is also Samoan and New Zealander.

That’s actually very decent of you

Im a die hard eagles fans. From Philly who played and loves rugby. I played with a lot of people from New Zealand. I know not Australia. But I was thrilled that we had rugby player who wasn’t a punter

Just to be clear, He was a rugby league player not a rugby player… 2 different sports

Dammit!! Now why you have to say some mess like this? As a Eagles fan, hating cowboys fans is as easy as breathing. Go back to bragging about your team so I can go back to not liking your comments.

@@sauvignongronk1182 league/union..... pretty bloody close in the big scheme of things. No need to point it out tbh, big strong units smashing into each other

A lot more people will soon

Easily a 1st or 2nd rounder in this year draft.

@@bigpun7579 nah he's definitely not the best offensive tackle in the league

Correct

@@Shel230 best believe he'll be an all-pro one day

Probably the best singer in it lol

Idk one of the best. But he’s improving every game

Good luck Toko, keep representing! United we stand, divided we fall. All love from my side uso!

Am Samoan and am so Happy for our Polynesian brothers making it in all sports. Polynesian for life

Ofa atu mai Ha'amoa

Polys up, one love! 🔥🤙🏽

Ouaaa

Now we just need a QB that will make use of the pockets this awesome O-Line creates! 🦅

He is (or at least was under Pederson) the run game coordinator as well.

Facts

Not to mention he helped turn 6th round pick Jason Kelce into what he is today

For real. I'm sure they'll pay this guy whatever he wants. Stoutland is invaluable to this organization

For real, Jeff Stoutland is so underrated. By far the best o-line coach. Better be an eagle forever

Jeff Stoutland is a master at his job. Eagles need to offer him more $ if he contemplates retirement soon lol

Stoutland cannot be allowed to leave philly

Fly Eagles Fly!

Bam Bam, Jeff Fenech, Mark Hunt, the list is endless.

@@henrilamer5486 Mark Hunt would have been a Junior Kiwi if it wasn't for his criminal record

They played union

@@zestimpact union or league these are some tough mfs

@@zestimpact no they didn’t mailata the only one I think played union but was trying for a contract in league, the rest of them have played rugby league in their younger days, not sure about hunt though.

I’m glad a cowboys fan isn’t not here to trash talk my team

Just wondering why did u choose the cowboys

@@nicckkyyy5583 popular nrl team here

@@nicckkyyy5583 that’s why I love the broncos

@@adammatsen6584 unlike the Broncos

They are a little different. Steven played in professional leagues before going to America whereas Jordan had never played football before.

@@kahnsweetman6564 Steven never played professionally in NZ, or anywhere else for that matter prior to playing college ball.

@@izzy031096 He played for the Wellington saints in the NZ NBL

@@kahnsweetman6564 Funny you mention that, I’m a Wellington lad myself. I guess technically it’s pro ball, but probably a lower level than US college ball. Most of the players have other jobs. The Aussie NBL I’d consider a true pro league.

@@izzy031096 it’s not great but living in Wellington and going to school it’s probably the highest level he can play. It does also have plenty of former US college players in it.

Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Recruiters for contact sports need to set up base in these 3 Oceania countries.

@@sauljahboi5965 you got that right! Watching those men play rugby on TV is one of the scariest things I've ever seen in my life!!

They like playing Rugby Union and to a lesser extent Rugby League. American Football is not really on their agenda

@@robertryan7204 Actually it's any physical sport in those confines. Remember, American Samoa is the only connection to America in the South Pacific being that it's a US Territory. Naturally, Polynesians are and influenced by Australia and New Zealand.

There are also huge genetically gifted ppl from West Africa. But they don't have any rugby experience. I think the rugby experience helps the Samoan/Oceanic ppl alot.

No question. He is now imo.

They better be vaxxed..

@@krackshot322 what?

@@melkiperiii2102 you haven't heard? Australia is a authoritarian nightmare and you must be vaxxed or you go to a camp.

@@krackshot322 that doesn't sound right

@@melkiperiii2102 Novak Djokovic!?

yo, 27 minutes ago that's crazy.

Crazy on alot of his videos there are people that knew him commenting of how good of a dude he is.

Love your channel 👍

You're not wrong. Rugby League is closer to an endurance sport than anything else, so his transition to what is an explosive, power based sport is even more impressive.

Best to call American Football, Americanised Rugby

@@rawdog1999 Not a big Transition. Going the other way is considerably harder

Not going to many as very few outside the US are interested in the program

Love wasting 1st round picks on back ups lol can’t wait to see what howies got in store for us this year

Hope he cracks the top 100 this year

Uhh he did? Must’ve missed the part where he sucked

Almost as if, oh, I dunno... He never played the sport before being drafted 🤷😂 🤦

@@frecklefart909 bingo, which makes it a pretty darn cool accomplishment where he’s currently at with his skill-level. I don’t know if he’ll be a pro bowler, but he’s very good and takes up a lot of space. Has to continue working on those quick body shifts and planting.

The fact he didn’t get a pro bowl is a ripoff.

All of Philadelphia would agree

That moment where his head dropped when Howie told him he's an Eagle hit me hard

"Buckle me Up LANDON" :)

Easily the best left side of any O-line imo.

HOw would you compare him to Penei Sewell?

@@genealogy.digger Penei at the moment is more refined as a Football player, in terms of experience and overall technique. Yet, I am encouraged by Jordan's huge upside and impressed on how quickly he's picked up the game. I credit not only Jordan himself, but also the Eagles Offensive Line Coach for his rapid development. I believe they are both going to make All Pro and the Pro Bowl in the near future.

@@kenetipese8445 Thanks for your response. I'm not really clued up on football but I'm a fan of both of them. I hope they both have successful careers.

Nah football is more harder then rugby hence why there's helmets and shoulder pads in football

@@Shel230 Nah we don't wear pads because its harder, its harder because we have pads so we feel safe to run full speed at another player

Have always felt Oz is underrepresented in the NFL (besides kickers) they play both codes of rugby and NRL.. a lot of big boys downunder

@@Shel230 true but. A former rugby player is making strides in the NFL. Waiting for the reverse to happen.

@@Shel230 "Nah football is more harder then rugby hence why there's helmets and shoulder pads in football" How does the level of protection used directly correlate to hardness?

We love him..

He's easily one of the most adored and well known players on our squad. FlyEaglesFly

He awesome man. He always helps up his QB and RB too no matter what every play.

As a Birds fan this team is so damn LIKEABLE

Me too. I want Mailata to score the touchdown rugby style, touching the ball to the ground

Yes, put him in as a fullback near the goal line an see him bulldozed his way to the endzone.!!!

Just wanna clarify he played rugby league not rugby which is known as rugby union. And he didn't plow through anyone tbh, he was a big guy who wasn't able to get past the under 20s comp (kind of like minor league baseball). Good to see him killing it in the NFL though

@@ehhhhh8874 I've followed a bit of South Sydney, my understanding was that he lacked the fitness to play out the whole game, rugby league unlike NFL doesn't have separate offensive and defensive teams. So for his traits, NFL is a much better fit.

@@cypr3ss mate I'm from Australia, watch a fair bit of NFL too but Alot more college football. he's more suited to NFL yeh but he was never in the NRL which is our main competition, he was in the Toyota/Holden cup which was a competition for kids 16-20 to play in. He was never signed to play NRL, he had size and that was about it. Watch highlights of Jason tuamalolo and Greg Inglis,David fafita, that's what's needed in NRL.

watched this video while wearing my Mailata jersey dudes in for an amazing carreer!!!!!!!!!!!!

He already is bro id argue

@@austinrobertson7067 not everyone in the country knows he is this good only eagles fans . This playoffs he’ll get more notoriety and by next year he’ll be household

@@austinrobertson7067 He is that good, but that isn't what makes an offensive lineman well known and respected. It's all about consistency. If he plays next year like he did this year, then he's going to be in the pro bowl and will more than likely get an all pro nod.

Nice

That’s why the NFL started the International Pathway Program so that won’t happen. Hope more Aussie and Kiwis take advantage of it 👍

Nah he's definitely not ranked 2nd

Idk what list rankings your looking at

Trent Williams is ranked 2nd bro he's literally the best left tackle in the league and he's 30 years old with head cancer

@@Shel230 Your name pretty much sums up your life. Also Mailata is going to take that #1 spot for LT next year. Yawnnn

@@cassiussaldana5920 dude it's a RU-vid name calm down and he's not ranked 2nd trent Williams is

Noice ! 😁😁

Currently authoritarian maniacs are representing Australia...sick

@@krackshot322 WRONG.

You mean like Adam Gotsis @ the Jags?

@@davidb1356 it's a shame he doesn't get recognized as well. Dude has been a good NFL player for a few years now and nobody in aus mentions him.

If he meets certain performance goals in his contract it could reach $81M. Eh, not too shabby 😂 What an inspiration he is!

And nah Chris Jones on the chiefs is crazy good he got thru Jordan Baltimore don't got alot of good defensive tackles

lockdown ended ages ago

@@js-sv6kw not for Australia….which was what I was referring to

@@nunya6874 Mate, i'm from australia. Pretty sure i'd know if it ended.

@@js-sv6kw then I may be the ignorant one brotha….being a rugby and football player AND lifelong eagles fan I’ve followed every step of his journey. My self and a lot of other people where under the impression that there was still a ban on travel regarding vaccination issues in Australia. We have so much crap going on over here it’s admittedly hard to keep up with everyone else’s rules and mandates. You guys have been painted as one of the most “severe” by the media over here. I will gladlyyyy be wrong on this one! It will be an amazing day when out home crowd absolutely roars at the sight of his family being put up on the Jumbotron at Lincoln Financial Field

Nice