Poll added - Sea Eagles Everyone in League jersey

[Showbagz]

Is there any legitimacy to these stories? Has there been a statement from the club. I know this is provoking a lot of reaction from us. But wait for a verified club source instead of journos looking for click bait.

That being said, I'd be very disappointed if it is true. As has been mentioned, they play on a ground named after alcohol, sponsored by a gambling agency, and play on Sundays.... and they are offended by colours on their jersey?

Everyone has their right to religious beliefs, not debating that. But hypocrisy to draw the line at a rainbow.

 

[frank stokes]

Oh dear you too, Frank. I've heard arguments at the pub like this about certain races.

I could not give a f*ck about any of their traits except their clear lack of commitment... they left our club in the sh*t because of their own self-importance... they can all f*ck off...

 

[ricardo]

What a fkn own goal

 

[frank stokes]

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Could be some interesting viewing in coming weeks with a few of these 7 players,given the court case that kicked off today.I wonder if their beliefs will hold strong if a certain person is found guilty?

Hat person is a good example of our club's willingness to put talent above character... and hasn't it worked well for us...

 

[lillchip]

A team filled with Islander boys whose religious beliefs - regardless of whether right or wrong - are very well known.

But NOBODY thought to check with them before trumpeting a gay pride jersey?

Seriously?

Didn't once enter the thought process?

That takes the cake for the dumbest piece of club management in history.

Game gone.

Season gone.

Sponsors potentially gone.

Fans not far behind.

 

[Technical Coach]

So to be clear we are saying sexuality is the same as religion? Both are choices?

I understand points around indoctrination however religion is a choice and we are comparing it to something that is not a choice? Also as we know Christians are a highly marginalised group....

I never said both are choices but there are many personality traits and characteristics that "i feel" people are born with that i either don't agree with or don't want to relate or associate with and that is my right.

 

[Real Deal]

Your point is? It is a public holiday - I would be happy to take any public holiday off.

I respect people who have religious beliefs but not when they intrude on my life.

I do not understand the stance of people who are willing to play in a game funded by gambling and alcohol but this is too much?

Their faith may not have a problem with alcohol. There are lots of faith groups who dont. Some even accept gambling. The local Cathos had a bingo morning for years. But faith groups have different views on hot button issues. It's far too easy to write them of as hypocrites, then we dont have to respect them or their views.

Having said all that, it would maybe be better if we heard from these guys and Des tomorrow. We don't know what their reasons are or not are. Too much has been said today by blowhards - me included.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Look I honestly think that a better way of the 7 to show their religious convictions is to actually play and wear the damned jersey "And turn the other cheek".

 

[NewwyEagle]

If you honestly think this is the same (and not a troll) then there is no point arguing the point with you

I used to think that Manly supporters were not silver tails but just better people

I'm incredibly disheartened by some things I've seen posted tonight. Could've been a real nice moment in our club history this Thursday.

 

[47MVEagle]

The pride jersey is actually very subtle and so borders on homophobic.. if you really want to take a stance I would prefer this jersey

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Is that unicorn's bicycle fart-powered?

 

[The Royal Soup]

 

[lsz]

I'm incredibly disheartened by some things I've seen posted tonight. Could've been a real nice moment in our club history this Thursday.

Agree

In 40 odd years of supporting the club through some pretty dark days it is the first time I have questioned my support

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Look I honestly think that a better way of the 7 to show their religious convictions is to actually play and wear the damned jersey "And turn the other cheek".

Is that unicorn's bicycle fart-powered?

Heheh..go gas

 

[The Who]

For me this jersey change was a marketing cash grab; not about inclusivity.
What's next; a green jersey to promote climate change? A Teal jersey to support a political party?
Haven't we got too many jerseys already? We have an Indigenous one. We have a Retro one. We had a black one to support a gambling sponsor. A few years back we had a jersey to promote a movie!
Apparently the marketing 'gurus' didn't inform the players of this latest version. IMO the club is totally to blame for putting potential merchandising revenue ahead of what players, and supporters like me want. And that is to play in our traditional maroon and white non-politicalised jersey.

 

[lsz]

Their faith may not have a problem with alcohol. There are lots of faith groups who dont. Some even accept gambling. The local Cathos had a bingo morning for years. But faith groups have different views on hot button issues. It's far too easy to write them of as hypocrites, then we dont have to respect them or their views.

Having said all that, it would maybe be better if we heard from these guys and Des tomorrow. We don't know what their reasons are or not are. Too much has been said today by blowhards - me included.

Agree we need to wait

 

[Waz13]

Go Woke, Go Broke

Thank f$&@ DCE is our captain in times like this. I get the sense (if it hasn’t already) this is gonna become bigger than Ben hur for the club. Imagine big Tino fumbling and bumbling his way through that media scrum tomorrow!

 

[Volley]

And there goes our season

Season already over if this is the commitment levels of a large chunk of the playing group.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Do you think it would be too much to ask the players to wear matching rainbow Lycra shorts?

Just sayin’

 

[Red Pill]

Maybe you should rename this thread to Pride Gate.

 

[Technical Coach]

Your point is? It is a public holiday - I would be happy to take any public holiday off.

I respect people who have religious beliefs but not when they intrude on my life.

I do not understand the stance of people who are willing to play in a game funded by gambling and alcohol but this is too much?

Players deciding not to play are not intruding into your life.