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2021 Grand Final: Panthers V Souths

murraymob

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It is disrespectful, divisive, and reversed racism.
Not really it’s a footy game not a singing competition.i don’t stand up and sing the anthem why simple I am a fat old merkin to lazy to put my beer and pie down .but it is my right and freedom to do so as it it everyones including Cody
 

ACTPanthers

Bench
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"have been treated" .... interesting statement. Talks of past tense.
A slip I assure you my friend ;) It happens to this very day and should never be ignored.
In some cases ie Mundine just complain for the sake of it

The Anthem has been changed. Even been sang in aboriginal languages on the advise of groups. To be more inclusive.

Simply not singing it without getting involved in said aboriginal councils is just grand standing imo

But anyway it is a converstaion for elsewhere
I agree with some not being active within the Aboriginal councils and communities grandstanding to a certain degree. It's the reaction of others when people do take a stand that irritates me. I do try (my very hardest) not to get angry at people when opinions border on racism, and rather educate them instead. It normally leads to a better reception from them.

But yes, while an interesting discussion (if kept civil) it is probably best to have it elsewhere and just celebrate in this thread :)

I should have reworded my sentence better, and if I implied you did, I apologize as that was not my intention. I do understand why they have that stance, my partner is indigenous. I have since first hand the disadvantages they have. I know of people who have met Walker, and Mitchell, and they have described them in less than favorable terms.
Yeah I've seen my fair share of racism in the past (not so much anymore though, could be the people I surround myself with of course) so I know the pain it can cause, and I took no offence to what you said at all. It is your opinion and you are more than entitled to it.
 

snickers007

Juniors
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@The Silverdale Phantom

Looks like your fullback still loves us.

If one of our current players was spotted in an opposition jersey celebrating their win I would be livid.

I don't care who you debuted for, or how many mates you have in the team. You're paid very well to play for, and be an ambassador for your current club. It's a slap in the face of your current team mates, coaching staff, sponsors and fans.

Typifies the Tigers culture at the moment unfortunately. Players only go there for the payday at the end of their career, or an opportunity to play NRL, and secure a bigger payday in 12-24 months at a better club. No-one willing to bleed for their jersey, and it shows on the field.

How sad.
 

GongPanther

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If one of our current players was spotted in an opposition jersey celebrating their win I would be livid.

I don't care who you debuted for, or how many mates you have in the team. You're paid very well to play for, and be an ambassador for your current club. It's a slap in the face of your current team mates, coaching staff, sponsors and fans.

Typifies the Tigers culture at the moment unfortunately. Players only go there for the payday at the end of their career, or an opportunity to play NRL, and secure a bigger payday in 12-24 months at a better club. No-one willing to bleed for their jersey, and it shows on the field.

How sad.
In the past, I've seen players at training with opposition gear on. Nowadays, the players are more appropriately kitted up and we don't see that any more. But you also have to take it into context that ever since he was a young lad, he has had an emotional attachment to the Panthers.

So seeing him celebrating isn't really the crime of the century, as he also would have been celebrating with his friends who are I imagine Penrith supporters.

My 1 cent worth.
 
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The Laurie thing, as well as Tamou who has posted a few Insta posts in support of the Panthers over the past few weeks, talks to the culture at Penrith. Both were 'forced out' to a certain extent, but both still respect the club and most importantly the playing group.

Hopefully helps us to create something sustainable and to help keep the worst ravages of the salary cap at bay.
 

soc123_au

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If one of our current players was spotted in an opposition jersey celebrating their win I would be livid.

I don't care who you debuted for, or how many mates you have in the team. You're paid very well to play for, and be an ambassador for your current club. It's a slap in the face of your current team mates, coaching staff, sponsors and fans.

Typifies the Tigers culture at the moment unfortunately. Players only go there for the payday at the end of their career, or an opportunity to play NRL, and secure a bigger payday in 12-24 months at a better club. No-one willing to bleed for their jersey, and it shows on the field.

How sad.
That's what makes it so funny.
 

Fangs

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Funny for us, not for the Tigers. They don't need a lecture on club culture from the Panthers but they do need to look at themselves a bit more.
 

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