Bankstown’s boy Jordan Mailata was overwhelmed by emotions on Sunday evening while the 27 -year -old Australian helped the Eagles in Philadelphia ended their expectations of seven years to win the Super Bowl.
The Eagles took revenge on the chiefs of Kansas City after their defeat in the centerpiece of the NFL in 2023, guaranteeing a dominant victory of 40-22 at the Superdome Caesars in New Orleans.
Mailata played a huge role in their trip to the Super Bowl this season, with the former Rabbitohs and the Star of Canterbury who left Speechless by Herois on his team on Sunday.
“It is difficult to explain what I feel. I thought I was going to braille my eyes, ” said Malata.
“So what you see is what you get right now. Probably, when the cameras go out and I go to this locker room, I could cry.
“I hope that the Eagles are organizing a good surprise (party), because I am in no way to go anywhere far.
He added: “I am destroyed.”
Jordan Mailata entered the story on Sunday becoming the first Australian to win a Super Bowl
Mailata capitalized the Eagles of Philadelphia to the victory against the Chiefs of Kansas City and raised an Australian flag after the match as he celebrated the victory
Mailata was drafted in the Eagles in 2018, but signed a new agreement last April, worth around $ 105 million and this weekend, he wrote his name in the NFL history books .
He is one of the four Australians to play in the Super Bowl, but is the first to claim a Super Bowl ring.
Asked about the incredible feat, the former 27 -year -old rugby league player said: “I like it. It’s pretty cool.
He was also asked how he would celebrate after the match and a journalist asked him if he would celebrate the victory by making a “path”.
But the left tackle of the Eagles of Philadelphia categorically refused, shaking his head and responding: “Absolutely not. Not in these shoes.
The left tackle 6 feet 8 inches, 365 pounds, was a key cog in the attack on the Eagles. Jalen Hurts Side dominated the teams with their infamous “Tash Push” Play, who sees the quarter tuck in Mailata, who launches a rolling Maul in the middle of the defensive line.
The game was sometimes unbeatable and helped Philly get a place in the Super Bowl last night, with the Nick Sirianni team using the move in their NFC championship match against Washington commanders.
Sunday, Mailata returned to hunt the players of the chefs, with wounds at 72 yards in the match.
Malata (n ° 68) experienced a ramp -up at the top of the NFL, with the left tackle born in Bankestown having initially played the rugby league for the Bulldogs de Canterbury
Alongside the Eagles, the quarter-Arrière Jalen Hurts (left), Malata (right) was a pivotal cog in the PHilly offensive line this season this season
Speaking about how its side has torn the Eagles, Malata, who proudly agitated the Australian flag after the match, told Fox Sports: “ You must want – you must want to be more physical.
“It was a great defense against which we face, so we knew that we had to answer this call. And it’s not easy, you need to need.
The celebrations continued for a long time in the night while the Eagles take revenge on the chefs, with a wild party that broke out in the locker room after the match.
Champagne was sprayed, beers have been passed and some players even lit a cigar while the players danted and sang with the Vince Lombardi trophy.
The story of Mailata is inspiring. Born in Bankstown, he started playing the rugby league for the Canterbury Bulldogs U18 team in 2015.
The tragedy almost struck after collapsing during a pre-season training session and was transported urgently to the hospital.
It is said to be diagnosed with heart disease called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome which required surgery and put a brief in his rugby league career.
Fortunately, he would return to sport and subsequently offered a contract to play for rabbitohs, refusing the agreement and continuing a career in the NFL.
Mailata was overwhelmed by emotion after the match, telling journalists that he was going to return to the locker room to celebrate the victory
Thinking about his trip, the Australian (left photo, with the quarter-Arrière of Carson Wentz chefs, right) urged other young Australians to follow their dreams
And the rest is history, as they say.
On Sunday, the NFL star shared a few words of wisdom for young people who seek to continue their dreams.
“Do whatever you want in life,” he said. “If you believe in yourself and in you who believe in you, I think you can make a long way.
“It meant a lot for me to represent where I come from and who I am.
