Poll added - Sea Eagles Everyone in League jersey

[Terry Zarsoff]

Does everybody need a laugh?

From the Shovel:

Sport
Manly releases updated, less offensive pride round jersey

NRL team the Manly Sea Eagles says it has adjusted its pride round jersey, apologising for the previous version which some have described as offensive and distasteful.

One person connected with the club said the original jersey didn’t fit with his values, or those of his community.
“It’s distasteful. I don’t want this sort of stuff pushed in my face. It’s not appropriate – especially when there are kids around, I don’t think it’s suitable to be sending these sorts of messages.

“If people want to do these things in private, then that’s up to them I guess. But I don’t think we should be openly celebrating or promoting this type of lifestyle”.

Some at the club are disappointed about the about-face, saying it will make it less likely for players to come out as gambling addicts.

 

[47MVEagle]

Yeah just me, i'll take your word for it.

Specifically the "subtle FU to religion" bit.

Do you honestly believe that's the agenda of this movement?

 

[rj90]

Hopefully the weather clears up on Thursday..

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Stadium Brookvalia.

 

[frank stokes]

If i was working in a workplace with a certain uniform then later made to wear a political stance uniform i would refuse also.

I would also refuse to wear a uniform promoting "Depression" for the same reasons.

And that is fine... but you would be held accountable for your actions - as I hope they are... in the end we should all work where we feel included... clearly they do not feel they are part of this team...

 

[Technical Coach]

It's a subtle "FU" to religion.

Refer and address the direct reply don't hide behind a comeback to religion.

If you want to espouse the benefits of "inclusivity" and "acceptance" let such an attitude dictate all your dealings with all types including "levels of education and vocabulary depth".

 

[ManlyTragic]

What’s more important playing a game of football or getting the players to compulsory promote some cause.

We could have draped rainbows over the stands, put signage around the oval, sold rainbow caps…..Why do the players need to be the puppets?

Just sayin’

 

[Technical Coach]

And that is fine... but you would be held accountable for your actions - as I hope they are... in the end we should all work where we feel included... clearly they do not feel they are part of this team...

Nope i don't have to wear political or agenda based stance uniforms.

 

[Keffola]

I think the players would be fine if the jersey said something along the lines of "inclusion for all" with it's own "symbol or logo".

The rainbow colours are specific, political and a sly subtle FU to religion.

As very much doubt the players would be fine with that. They would just has as much issue with the "symbol or logo"

I don't understand why you've decided that rainbows are a sly FU to religion. Rainbows occur all the time in nature, when it rains there's a chance a rainbow shows afterwards. Is god giving a subtle FU every time a rainbow occurs? What are you on about?

 

[frank stokes]

As very much doubt the players would be fine with that. They would just has as much issue with the "symbol of logo"

I don't understand why you've decided that rainbows are a sly FU to religion. Rainbows occur all the time in nature, when it rains there's a chance a rainbow shows afterwards. Is god giving a subtle FU every time a rainbow occurs? What are you on about?

I love the idea of God sliding in a subtle FU in the guise of a rainbow... lol

 

[47MVEagle]

Refer and address the direct reply don't hide behind a comeback to religion.

If you want to espouse the benefits of "inclusivity" and "acceptance" let such an attitude dictate all your dealings with all types including "levels of education and vocabulary depth".

Aw geez, stop playing the victim mate.

 

[Red Pill]

I think the players would be fine if the jersey said something along the lines of "inclusion for all" with it's own "symbol or logo".

The rainbow colours are specific, political and a sly subtle FU to religion.

I can appreciate there is a lot negativity towards religion at the moment. Like some of the reporting on scomo and what he now says in church etc… I don’t think however the rainbow symbol is meant to be a hidden FU to religion though… to much of that kind of implied thinking going on at the moment on all sides of the spectrum. It’s like saying if you don’t wear a rainbow jersey your secretly just a bigot or if you don’t advertise all your virtues you are secretly a white alt right nutter etc. Is there a deeper meaning to the rainbow symbol that I am missing though?

 

[Technical Coach]

I don't understand why you've decided that rainbows are a sly FU to religion. Rainbows occur all the time in nature, when it rains there's a chance a rainbow shows afterwards. Is god giving a subtle FU every time a rainbow occurs? What are you on about?

The colours are a representation of sexuality and lifestyle that are the contrast to the beliefs of many, in the same way the Crucifix is a representation of a lifestyle and belief system that is a contrast to many also.

Both representations on a jersey are wrong in my eyes, religious or political agendas promoted on jerseys are not my cup of tea.

 

[Technical Coach]

I can appreciate there is a lot negativity towards religion at the moment. Like some of the reporting on scomo and what he now says in church etc… I don’t think however the rainbow symbol is meant to be a hidden FU to religion though… to much of that kind of implied thinking going on at the moment on all sides of the spectrum. It’s like saying if you don’t wear a rainbow jersey your secretly just a bigot or if you don’t advertise all your virtues you are secretly a white alt right nutter etc. Is there a deeper meaning to the rainbow symbol that I am missing though?

Maybe you need to increase your uptake of the Red Pill.

 

[AndWeDon'tCare]

And there we have Western Sydney writ large. Same arrogance as the Panthers without the success.

In the tone of Frank Costanza - "What the hell does that mean?"

I live in Western Sydney, I live in the far west of Greater Sydney.

I and my family have lived and continue to live here, so can you please explain your reply because I am interested to see how "our address" is indicative of our disposition on any matter whatsoever.

 

[Karshy]

"Peanut brain lefties"

There's nothing like using a sweeping blanket statement to show you accept everyone as equals.

Lmao, the victim card goes both ways.

 

[lsz]

The colours are a representation of sexuality and lifestyle that are the contrast to the beliefs of many, in the same way the Crucifix is a representation of a lifestyle and belief system that is a contrast to many also.

Both representations on a jersey are wrong in my eyes, religious or political agendas promoted on jerseys are not my cup of tea.

One is a choice the other is not

One typically gets you persecuted the other does not

 

[fLIP]

The colours are a representation of sexuality and lifestyle that are the contrast to the beliefs of many, in the same way the Crucifix is a representation of a lifestyle and belief system that is a contrast to many also.

Both representations on a jersey are wrong in my eyes, religious or political agendas promoted on jerseys are not my cup of tea.

So we should expect to see Josh's wrist strapping void of "Jesus" every week? Good luck sliding that directive through.

Its far easier to promote and execute tolerance.

 

[Technical Coach]

Aw geez, stop playing the victim mate.

Nope directly addressing you not hiding behind religious comebacks.

You targeted me and elevated yourself and i'm pointing it out, no victim here, more me wasting my time and killing time on a low quality respondent.

 

[Red Pill]

Maybe you need to increase your uptake of the Red Pill.

TC a nice one. But seriously my question is genuine?