The Game 2022 Jerseys, Sponsorship, Logos etc

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Sigh, 2 steps forward 1 step back.

Do they mention who, or it just for us to assume it's the overly religious players?

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Do they mention who, or it just for us to assume it's the overly religious players?

Undoubtedly the prayer circle gang

 

[beave]

Do they mention who, or it just for us to assume it's the overly religious players?

Won't take much to figure it out mate.......

 

[Foreign Legion]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/seven-manly-sea-eagles-players-may-stand-down-over-clubs-pride-jersey/news-story/4cfffac2b04da0f152b1a59cd3622810

 

[Foreign Legion]

no different when SBW didnt want a jersey with alcohol on it

 

[Mr. Shaman]

no different when SBW didnt want a jersey with alcohol on it

Bit of a difference being against a life ruining substance and being homophobic.

 

[Omott91]

no different when SBW didnt want a jersey with alcohol on it

Alcohol is a systemic problem in society though.

 

[Frailty]

no different when SBW didnt want a jersey with alcohol on it

Yeah, totally no difference between not wearing an advert for alcohol company, and wearing a jersey with a rainbow that represents that the game is for everyone regardless of sexuality or gender identity.

I'm sure those players refusing to wear the jersey also have issues with promoting gambling on their jersey whilst playing out of a stadium promoting alcohol consumption.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

no different when SBW didnt want a jersey with alcohol on it

I'd like to understand why you believe there is no difference?

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

Didn’t the NRL back the Yes campaign for marriage equality? If these morons are true to their conviction then they should consider boycotting the sport and not just this game

 

[Frailty]

I would have no qualms in the NRL de-registering these players.

Inclusiveness has to be a fundamental to the sport of Rugby League. If they disagree, then go enjoy playing Rugby.

 

[League Unlimited News]

The Daily Telegraph can reveal up to seven players are flatly opposed to wearing the jumper on religious beliefs, including wingers Jason Saab and Christian Tuipulotu, along with star forward Josh Aloiai.

From: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...y/news-story/b6f7789ac7ded01637190067e7f1cfee

 

[Foreign Legion]

Really, if you don't want to wear don't wear it. It doesn't make you homophobic.... Im sorry but if your using it as a platform to call out people for being a homophobic it's just a cheap shot. FML too many snow flakes (and no im not homophobic... which is the nest line that most people will say)

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Really, if you don't want to wear don't wear it. It doesn't make you homophobic.... Im sorry but if your using it as a platform to call out people for being a homophobic it's just a cheap shot. FML too many snow flakes (and no im not homophobic... which is the nest line that most people will say)

You're still not making any sense. You are entitled to your opinion, which is why I'd actually like to hear WHY you believe an alcohol boycott - which might barely affect a multimillion dollar conglomerate is remotely similar to the vilification of a group of people - for reasons totally out of their control - who would otherwise be fans of the sport that we all love?

 

[Frailty]

Really, if you don't want to wear don't wear it. It doesn't make you homophobic.... Im sorry but if your using it as a platform to call out people for being a homophobic it's just a cheap shot. FML too many snow flakes (and no im not homophobic... which is the nest line that most people will say)

The jersey is to promote inclusivity in the game and the message that everyone is welcome. By refusing to wear this jersey, it clearly suggests they don’t believe this and that the lgbtqi+ community should be excluded.

So yes, it is homophobic.

Especially when you add the context that they had no qualms wearing the indigenous jersey, or the “community jersey”… or the Anzac jersey… or previous women in league jerseys.

 

[Foreign Legion]

You're still not making any sense.

How so?

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

How so?

Read @Frailty's post above. It covers it.

 

[Fangs]

What are they teaching the kids at Sunday school these days haha.

This could get a lot worse if the rest of these loonies all band together across the competition.

 

[flippikat]

I'd love to live in a world where we didn't have to wear special inclusivity jerseys, as it's taken as read EVERYWHERE that love is love, and everyone has the right to find happiness with whoever brings them joy... BUT these players actions are actually just confirming why we need to have that jersey!

So, yeah - bit of an "own goal" there.

 

[Foreign Legion]

The jersey is to promote inclusivity in the game and the message that everyone is welcome. By refusing to wear this jersey, it clearly suggests they don’t believe this and that the lgbtqi+ community should be excluded.

So yes, it is homophobic.

Especially when you add the context that they had no qualms wearing the indigenous jersey, or the “community jersey”… or the Anzac jersey… or previous women in league jerseys.

Firstly of all at the moment all jersey (ANZAC, Womens etc) a pretty much horrible looking billbards for sponsors (I.E NSW JERSEY) and a just money spinners for clubs... Which actually do nothing for the actual cause they are promoting. Do the clubs give a percentage of sales to the intended organisations? No?
Secondly, the jersey itself represents inclusiveness for example Broncos supporter who live in Sydney or New Zealanders playing for Queensland. Like give me a brake....