The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in Australia changed team jerseys without informing the players.
The new jerseys include the gay pride flag and at least seven players have boycotted being made to wear the flag of a movement they don’t support citing religious and personal beliefs.
None of that is shocking. Especially knowing that the uniforms were changed without consulting the players. What was shocking, though, is how the team handled the situation.
Details of what happened as reported by The Sydney Morning Herald:
Seven Manly players will boycott this Thursday night’s clash against the Roosters after being blindsided by the club’s decision to wear a pride jersey as the Sea Eagles’ season descended into chaos.
Sources with knowledge of discussions told the Herald that Manly coach Des Hasler had told the players he understood the difficult position the players have been put in as a result of the club not consulting them about the jersey, and will support their decision not to play.
Paul Gallen has presented a wholehearted argument amid Manly’s pride jersey battle.
The club also understood the backlash it faced from the public if they decided against wearing the jersey after publicly launching it on Monday.
It’s understood Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolu Koula and Toafofoa Sipley have withdrawn from the match.
But wait… That’s it? No public shaming or letting them go? Do you mean to tell me that in Australia individuals are allowed their own personal beliefs?
Their decision to peacefully protest a movement that goes against their core values was supported? I remember those days.
That would never happen here in Biden’s America.
With the midterms roughly 100 days away, all that should soon change. Democrats are already bracing for major losses thanks to their creepy uncle Joe.
Erica Carlin is an independent journalist, opinion writer and contributor to several news and opinion sources. She is based in Georgia.
