Due to the fact that part of the error comes from the Army which approved the photos, I really don't think it should be taken as an insult. Wests Tigers did try to follow a respectful process by consulting with the army in regard to the jerseys. They are not military experts, therefore consulted the people who are.
An error yes.....and error born from disrespect? no.
I reckon we should have specified that we needed an Australian and/or New Zealand depiction.
It should have been caught when the Army people allegedly gave it their blessing.
And it should quite properly have been an image from ANZAC cove, of which there are hundreds or thousands available from the period.
And perhaps some tribute to peace as well. That’s what my ancestors fought and died in battle for.
The club can blame the army all it wants, but I’m not wearing it. We had numerous opportunities to pick it up.
Anyone who knows an Australian soldier, they know they are passionate about their standing in the annuls of world militarism. They stand tall as do our NZ brethren. They deserve the best.