The seven players decided to boycott a crucial match of their team because of their decision to wear gay pride shirts in the signature colors of the rainbow
“Mutiny” of seven players in the National Championship (National Rugby League – NRL) of Australia because of a gay pride shirt.
The seven players decided to boycott a crucial match of their team due to their decision to wear a gay pride shirt with the signature colors of the rainbow. The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will be the first team in the league to wear a kit that promotes LGBTI participation in the sport reports the BBC. Her motto is: “Me, you, everyone in the Championship”.
Some players say they were not consulted and oppose the move citing religious and cultural reasons, local media reported.
The club president said he was disappointed by their attitude but respected their decision. “We don’t want these players to be outcasts, but as a club we celebrate and support everyone,” said Scott Penn in the Sydney Morning Herald.
“We’re not going to force them to play, but we’re sticking to the jersey and we’re committed to inclusivity,” he added.
However, the prime minister of Australia Anthony Albanese praised Manly for their attitude. “It’s important in Australian society that we respect everyone for who they are,” he said.
In practice, that means Manly will be without key players when they take on the Sydney Roosters on Thursday – a game that could decide whether the team makes the NRL finals. Under NRL rules, players in the same team are not allowed to wear different jerseys during a match.
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— Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (@SeaEagles) July 24, 2022
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