2026 Rugby League World Cup fixtures - October/November

FinestTigers said:
The articles argument is that,
the anthem itself needs to resonate with all players across diverse cultural and heritage backgrounds.

How do the following words of the Anthem not resonate?
"For we are one and free"
Unlike anthems that focus heavily on past military victories or specific religious creeds, Advance Australia Fair, is built around shared opportunity, community, and welcoming people from all backgrounds ("for those who've come across the seas, we've golden soil and wealth for toil").

And if doesn't resonate then why?
Does a player express genuine passion for a club song? or a commercial pop song? it creates a double standard to selectively reject the anthem representing the very nation and community that supports, funds, and celebrates their sport. If enthusiasm can be mustered for a sporting brand, it should certainly be afforded to the country’s primary symbol of unity.
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What does the word 'fair' mean in this context and the way the sentence is structured? When was Advance Australia Fair written and what did 'fair' mean in this context in those times?
 
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