Manly Inclusive Pride jersey backlash

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Manly is in chaos just 72 hours out from its game against the Sydney Roosters, with a report suggesting numerous players may pull out over the club’s inclusive jersey.

The Daily Telegraph is reporting that up to seven players won’t wear the jumper on religious grounds. The players also claim they weren’t consulted about wearing the jumper.

An emergency players' meeting has been moved up to Monday night. With the Sea Eagles in ninth, Thursday’s clash with the Roosters presents as season-defining.

The upset players have reportedly told their managers they will pull out of the game if forced to wear the jumper.

Jason Saab, Christian Tuipolutu and Josh Aloiai are understood to all be against wearing the jersey.

Manly was set to become the first club in the NRL’s 114-year history to wear a diversity-celebrating jersey.

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[Demps]

As @Geo Would say...
Throw em outta the comp!

(Manly, that is.)

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

No wonder everyone hates Manly.

 

[Demps]

#LEGEND

Its 2022, these guys should show some respect.

 

[AL The Tiger]

Wonder how Ian Roberts would be feeling

 

[ALX22]

If they don't want to play on religious grounds then the precedent was set with AFLW player Haneen Zreika. Will be interesting to hear each player's thoughts on the matter.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Prosperity Christians... It's OK to take money from piss and gambling which creates so many issues in society, can't wear the rainbow jersey but.

Ian Roberts would smash any Manly player currently running around for them.

 

[The Fresh Oil]

#6,789 on reasons Manly are scum.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Josh Garlic Sauce, can't mow a lawn and doesn't like rainbows

Was gonna write manly will have great looking lawns next week 🤣🤣

 

[JRDee]

Rex Mossop would be rolling in his grave

 

[tiger05premier]

Prosperity Christians... It's OK to take money from piss and gambling which creates so many issues in society, can't wear the rainbow jersey but.

Ian Roberts would smash any Manly player currently running around for them.

They can stand themselves down from a game based on a belief they can't even prove is real or exists but can't play based on their belief that gays are faking it when they can't possibly understand a gay persons personal feeling

The very reason I cannot stand religion on any grounds

Sorry to anyone I offend but that's my feelings on the matter

Tell the 7 to explain their feelings on gays to Ian and see if they have the guts to do it

 

[tiger05premier]

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#LEGEND

Its 2022, these guys should show some respect.

Kids can't have imaginary friends but adults can

 

[simonsatiger]

The old invisible man in the sky rears his ugly head again eh?

 

[weststigers]

Why can’t they wear a jersey representing inclusion for everyone? Why just LGBTQ?

Seems like politics creeping into sport and I don’t think what you do in the bedroom in your private life should feature on any teams jersey.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Tim Sheens]

What would Jesus do? He would accept them for what they are and promote such inclusive ideas.

Just as he would look after the poor, instead of having a society where the rich capitalise on the backs of others.

Hypocrites!

 

[Pascoes_barber]

Let them sit it out.

And any payment they would've received for playing can be donated to a charity for survivors of abuse at the hands of the church and other religious groups.

 

[weststigers]

Let them sit it out.

And any payment they would've received for playing can be donated to a charity for survivors of abuse at the hands of the church and other religious groups.

Sorry to point out the irony, but many of those abusers were homosexuals.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Sorry to point out the irony, but many of those abusers were homosexuals.

Paedophiles, not homosexuals.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

Paedophiles, not homosexuals.

Yes. This is the correct term. Nothing 'ironic' about this subject.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

I hope Manly stay strong and play in the jersey. If they want to sit out that is their choice but they shouldn’t get paid.

Obviously the religious faction of the club have come together and decided to say they are not wearing to try and force the clubs hand.