TBH that has been said about him in the flesh and he's done it consistently in Shield for quite a period now. You can argue all you like that Australian first class cricket has declined but it's still a hard slog for bowlers IMO.
Faulkner hasn't played as many matches as Butterworth, wasn't as good last season and has only really played during the h4x bowling pitches season, but yes he was taken, by Rusty.