Aboriginal anthem, war dance, etc.

[COMMANDER]

Thought the Aboriginal language as a start to the Anthem was good, along with the challenge/war dance.

I'd have no problem with both elements being recognised and incorporated to the pre-game formalities.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Anthem great, dance ....mmmmmm trying to do a Haka and not succeeding

 

[COMMANDER]

It was a bit more aggressive than the usual one, which was good.

Still uniquely Aboriginal though.

 

[MWSE]

I have no idea about Aboriginal tribal customs. So if this is how I am educated then so be it! Good stuff NRL.

 

[manlyfan76]

Jessica mauboy is doing it so tuff she can't afford a bra. I learnt that.

 

[wedgetail eagle]

Maybe we could raise some money & pass the hat around for braless Jess.
Or get Victoria's secret to sponsor the game. After each game Jess could throw one into the crowd, just like JT's headgear.

I thought the Anthem was cool, but not so much with the Haka thing.

 

[eagles2win]

To me the War Dance was to similar to these

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMitdLuQvhw

 

[wedgetail eagle]

Yeah, the All Stars was a little too Haka- esque

 

[The Eagle Has Landed]

Nothing beats the Maori Haka V Aboriginal War cry from a few years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Nk2Cwl_flZc

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

That was pretty full on...who won the match?
(Interesting to see the Maori side included James Tamou)

 

[Napper]

I think Cook Islands v NZ Maori done opposing 'hakas' that resulted in an all-in fight.

Can't find the video though.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhyxfmoSxOA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Found it!!

 

[eagles2win]

Like this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmQSbWaXcoY

Little known fact Thurston and Tahu could change sides for a Pac Islander team. Due to the fact that both there fathers are Maori's

 

[patorick2010]

1. Aboriginal anthem verse: like it, needs to be brought into the anthem fulltime, almost as good as the Maori part of the NZ anthem.

2. War dance: we should oppose the haka with that, spears and all.