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Sea Eagles face the prospect of being without several players for the Roosters clash, but the strip has sold out online.

It is not known if any of the players have changed their minds. “This is not a political issue,” he said. We may have our differences and we may have different beliefs but at the end of the day we are all human beings and we should respect that.

Seven Manly Sea Eagles players threatened to boycott Thursday's NRL match against the Sydney Roosters rather than wear it because they have a religious ...

He was the first to be able to have the courage to come out. It saddens me because they think having a float at the Mardi Gras is enough and it's not.' That's why I think the NRL have never had a Pride round. We'll do that during the term of Parliament. And something that my government will do as well,' he said. 'I certainly hope that this is resolved.

Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake believes the decisions of a group of Manly players to refuse to wear pride-themed jerseys this weekend should be respected.

"I'm okay with it. "The NRL is very diverse - there's a lot of different religions in there and they have their own beliefs. I am not going to discriminate - whatever they want to do for their beliefs, total respect for them.

The Manly Sea Eagles' release of a pride jersey has reportedly resulted in some Manly players opting to sit out for this week's game.

Manly's jersey is the first pride jersey to be featured in the NRL, so this scenario is a first for the league. Will the NRL force the players to play? Seven players are reported to have refused to play in the one-off pride jersey. Whilst it is not confirmed how many players will be missing from the Sea Eagles' clash with the Roosters on Thursday, Des Hasler will likely need to plan to bring in a raft of replacements. Why are some Manly players refusing to wear the jersey? The Manly Sea Eagles' release of a pride jersey has reportedly resulted in some of the club's players opting to sit out for this week's game.

The Sea Eagles unveiled the jersey on Monday to promote inclusivity of LGBT+ people in the NRL -but several players vowed not to play if they had to wear ...

We don't want to put our players in a difficult position, but we're committed to the team playing in it - and we're standing strong by that. It saddens me because they think having a float at the Mardi Gras is enough and it's not.' But at the same time, I respect people have personal freedoms and they've got a choice.' That's why I think the NRL have never had a Pride round. But at the same time you have to respect people's religious beliefs and cultural beliefs. But the game will always be there for everyone.' We don't want those players to be outcasts, but as a club we celebrate and support everyone. All because of a lack of balance and knowledge in what I was eating, Mr Penn explained in an article on the so-called wellness revolution. 'Rugby league is the greatest game for all. It is important that in Australian society we respect everyone for who they are,' he told reporters on Tuesday. 'We've got to make sure that every interaction we have with a member or patient is as good as it can possibly be or they won't come back. 'Obesity is a major contributor to life-changing and life-ending conditions like heart disease and diabetes, conditions that have risen alongside obesity levels.

Seven Manly Sea Eagles stars will boycott Thursday's match against the Sydney Roosters because of the club's rainbow-striped pride jersey, sparking outrage ...

It saddens me because they think having a float at the Mardi Gras is enough and it's not.' We don't want those players to be outcasts, but as a club we celebrate and support everyone. That's why I think the NRL have never had a Pride round. But at the same time, I respect people have personal freedoms and they've got a choice.' But at the same time you have to respect people's religious beliefs and cultural beliefs. But the game will always be there for everyone.' And we respect their beliefs,' he told the Sydney Morning Herald. We have only done this from a good-hearted point of view.' Everyone knows it's the greatest game for all,' he argued. 'Rugby league is the greatest game for all. It is important that in Australian society we respect everyone for who they are,' he told reporters on Tuesday. What if a group of white guys said "nah, I'm not playing this weekend".'

Manly's historic jersey celebrating inclusivity, with rainbow colours replacing the traditional white piping, sold out in the men's section online within hours ...

That's why I think the NRL have never had a Pride round. "To inflict their own political views on the players who may not share that and are now being forced to deal with the consequences of that is a real oversight by the club and it's something they should be embarrassed about," Kent said on NRL 360. I did wonder whether there would be any religious pushback.

The club's coach apologised for the "significant mistake" regarding the pride jersey.

"But at the same time you have to respect people's religious beliefs and cultural beliefs. The game's policy has been that for many years and it won't change." I'm the first person that doesn't want sport to be politicised because we go to sport to escape the day-to-day problems. We'll do that during the term of Parliament. It doesn't matter what your sexual orientation is, what your belief in marriage is, what your race is, what your colour is, we respect you as a human being. There's a lot of different religions and each to their own, they have their own beliefs. My heart goes out to you and your families, and if the club can personally do anything to assist, we will. "The (seven) players will not play on Thursday, and we accept their decision. We accept your cultural beliefs and hope that you can accept our apology. "Our intent was to be caring and compassionate towards all diverse groups who face inclusion issues daily. "For any person struggling with identity, we acknowledge the challenges and difficulties. There was little consultation or collaboration between key stakeholders, both inside and outside the club.

Addin Fonua-Blake says he has nothing but respect for the players taking a stance at his former club, while Shaun Johnson says he respects the pride ...

If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. “I just think each to their own.

Manly coach Des Hasler has apologised for the "mismanagement" of the club's pride jersey launch that will lead to seven players sitting out Thursday night's ...

They are well-aware of our policy in inclusion and we take pride in that. "The players will not play on Thursday, and we accept their decision," he said. My heart goes out to you and your families, and if the club can personally do anything to assist, we will. “We wish to sincerely apologise for the mistakes we have made," Hasler said. We accept your cultural beliefs and hope that you can accept our apology. "As you are aware, the club yesterday launched a jersey for Women in League round.

Manly coach Des Hasler has apologised for “a significant mistake” made by the club amid its pride jersey controversy. Hasler confirmed seven players won't ...

We don’t want those players to be outcasts, but as a club we celebrate and support everyone. That’s why I think the NRL have never had a Pride round. He was the first to be able to have the courage to come out. We have only done this from a good-hearted point of view.” I did wonder whether there would be any religious push back. “It was never just about pride. “He wasn’t the first gay man to play rugby league… We have even adversely affected our player group, a wonderful group of people comprising of many different racial and cultural backgrounds.” We’re not walking away from our position. “We’re not going to force them to play, but we’re committed to the jersey and we’re committed to inclusion. It was about saying we want everyone in the game and making them feel they can get involved. “We applied rainbow colours to the jersey to replace all of the white spaces and the white lines.

Seven players from Australian National Rugby League team Manly Sea Eagles will boycott a championship match this week in protest at being made to wear an ...

"We wish to sincerely apologise for the mistakes we have made," Hasler said. The top eight teams qualify for the playoffs. The boycott was criticised widely on social media. We accept your cultural beliefs and hope that you can accept our apology. There was little consultation or collaboration between key stakeholders, both inside and outside the club. "We wish to apologise to the minority groups within the community who embrace the rainbow colours as a symbol of pride in who they are and what they stand for.

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“It wouldn’t bother me. “I know there are a lot of cultural beliefs and religion that goes into their decision not to wear the jersey, but I’ve got nothing but respect for the boys and I’ve got no bad comments on it,” Fonua-Blake told Stuff.co.nz. “They’re in a tough situation but that’s what the situation is and they’ve got to resolve it.” “A lot of people just play the game and want to just play the game,” Gutherson said on Big Sports Breakfast. “But it is a hard one, not being there it is hard to comment.” “But at the end of the day it is their choice, their belief.

What an own goal from the Manly Sea Eagles. They've just apologized for a “significant mistake” The rugby league club decided to rebrand its jersey for.

I bet Manly wishes it had never decided to signal its virtue through this jersey. So, stop trying to force everyone to think the same as us I think they’re wrong but they’re entitled to hold a different view.

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If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. “I totally respect their view, but there needs to be a conversation. That’s all I can say. “As an older gay man, this is not unfamiliar. I think of the far-reaching consequences... “While I’m disappointed I can also see this as a positive, because this is a starting point again for the NRL to have these conversations about what a Pride Round is all about, the essence of what a Pride Round is.

The Australian rugby team's attempt to support LGBTQ inclusion couldn't be going worse.

While the gesture is appreciated, surprising players with the jersey, and then having seven of them protest the attire, is not a very inclusive message — to say the least. At least five pitchers on the Tampa Bay Rays refused to wear rainbow insignias on their jerseys for Pride Night last month. But management didn’t consult with the players, many of whom object to the uniform. Because ultimately we all said what we want is them to know that all are welcome and loved here.” “So it’s a hard decision. The Australia club, which plays in the National Rugby League, plans to wear a jersey with rainbow stripes and a rainbow collar to support LGBTQ inclusion in sports.

Pro rugby league's first openly gay player says he respects the rights of the seven Manly players but is open to meeting with them.

"I don't want to start quoting the terrible statistics that we know about the LGBTQIA+ community and self-harm. "It isn't a thing of exclusivity. "I personally played with Ian Roberts and wholeheartedly admire his contribution to the game, and also society," Hasler said. "I've lost friends to suicide and I've seen the consequences of what homophobia, transphobia, and all the phobias can do to people," he said. It's just about welcoming and saying to the LGBTQIA+ community, you are part of the greater community and you are welcome here," he said. "I fully respect those players who are choosing not to play and their right not to play with their religious beliefs," Roberts said.

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“We need to move towards a better place... “And you know that is a decision for clubs and the game to make, but my personal opinion I am about equality, and I want people to feel like they are cared for, and loved, and have a place no matter what their sexual preference.” “Because we have a job to do, we want to play a Roosters style of footy and dominate tomorrow night, but whether we like it or not we do have sponsors on jerseys, we do have things on jerseys that we represent. I want to say that we are inclusive, we do accept you for who you are and we care about you, and we need to move forward in that way.” “And for us in 2022 to not be inclusive and not say it is OK to be who you are is unacceptable “It is great what the owners of Manly have decided to do and it is unfortunate that it has panned out this way because everyone is equal, no matter what race, gender, sexual preference, everyone is equal,” Robinson said.