The Who
Journey Man
As a Manly supporter I won't be attending. If I want to watch a sub-standard performance I'll go out to Blacktown.
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cc eagle
Bencher
We don't have one, he starts 1st August
deanm
Reserve Grader
Yep, it's a disgrace. They should be at training
deanm
Reserve Grader
No, they refused to say
There is an interim one though, right?
Not by name, but confirmed it was 7 players, so likely the players mentioned in the media yesterday.
I think it was a must for the fans that Des and DCE were in front of the media. They did brilliantly.
Damien2812
Bencher
This team is mentally weak so for those of you thinking that we can win well tune in on Thursday. I wasn't going to attend this game being on Thursday but now I will definitely watch something else.
Completely agree, I was pretty impressed with Des.
Buck
Member
I am just so tired of organisations or people of positional & public influence trying to force others in to becoming personal billboards for their own social messaging. As my employer, you can expect me to support the company's service & business strategy every time; that is my job. BUT, you cannot tell me how to think or what I should or shouldn't believe, or how I do it! I have a number of gay friends & relatives who know I love & support them, but they don't expect me to show it by being forced to do something I am not comfortable with, or by wearing a piece of clothing. I personally find the rainbow message tokenistic & virtue signalling in the way it is used, so I support my friends & relatives in other ways of MY choosing. Try telling someone to wear a piece of clothing that promotes a certain religious belief or political party that they may not support, & you'll get the same resistance. People need to just let others be & stop interpreting every thing that opposes their opinion as homophobic, racist etc. For something that was supposed to promote inclusivity, look at the debacle it has become. Poorly thought out & executed.
Spartan Eagle
Bencher
Well I gather that half the team will be from Blacktown
Things are about to get interesting...
‘We don’t live in Russia’: NRL considers launching Pride round next year
The NRL will consider launching a Pride round as soon as next year despite the threat of the issue dividing the game in the same way it has split the Sea Eagles.
Manly will press ahead with plans to wear rainbow-themed jerseys to promote inclusivity despite seven Sea Eagles players boycotting their clash against the Roosters over the matter. The issue was the biggest talking point at a breakfast at Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth hotel held to promote the NRL’s Women in League round.
Despite the fallout from Manly’s ‘Everyone in League’ jersey, ARLC chairman Peter V’landys said he was open to launching a game-wide Pride round as soon as 2023.
“Absolutely. We are very proud that we are a game for everybody,” V’landys said on Tuesday.
“That’s why I’m in this game, because I had a difficulty being accepted as a migrant and rugby league accepted me.
“It was inclusive back then and it is inclusive now. It’s important that every boy and girl and man and woman can go to the game and feel they can be treated the same as everyone else.”
Pressed on whether the initiative was a genuine chance of being introduced, V’landys said: “Absolutely. As I said, we are the greatest game for all; not just for a select few, but for all. We recognise those people, absolutely. I have no problem with that.”
Manly powerbrokers didn’t consult the entire playing group before launching the new jersey. Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolu Koula and Toafofoa Sipley told the club hierarchy during a crisis meeting on Monday night they were opposed to wearing the jersey because of religious and cultural beliefs.
The club will forge ahead with plans for players to wear the new strip for their home clash on Thursday and those who feel uncomfortable doing have been granted permission not to participate.
Asked if a game-wide Pride round would have similar ramifications for the game, V’landys said: “As I said, we have freedoms and we have policies.
“Every player that plays the game is aware of our policies. If they want to take that stance, then so be it. We are not ever going to take a backwards step in the inclusive policy we have.”
Speaking earlier on Tuesday morning during the official Women in League function, V’landys said: “In my view, we’re all the same. We should recognise that. However, I do respect the Manly players’ right to freedom.
“One of the things I love about Australia is we have this freedom. We don’t live in Russia. It doesn’t matter who you are, we are treated equally. We’re not going to back away from that, but at the same time we respect the players’ position. Our policy, and it doesn’t matter who you are, I hope they change their minds because that is the beauty of rugby league - it is the greatest game for all.
“This is not a political issue. This is about human beings and respecting each other. I heard this morning this is a political issue. I don’t believe this is a political issue. I believe it is human beings being human beings.”
The Rugby League Players Association said it supported all initiatives that celebrate diversity, but there had been a “communication breakdown” in its implementation at Manly.
“It’s not about choosing sides,” the RLPA said in a statement.
“As the players’ association we were aware of the situation on Monday, but our understanding was that it was still being worked through between players and the Manly club as an employer and employee matter. We welcome clubs and players coming together to respectfully work through their differing viewpoints.
“Unfortunately, when it came to this initiative, it’s clear there had been a communication breakdown between the decision makers at the club and the broader playing group. We would have hoped there had been a process between players, club and other stakeholders that was worked through and everyone’s views could be safely heard.
“As the representatives of a diverse group of people, we recognise the value of respecting and prioritising confidentiality, consultation and collaboration. Continuing to take this approach has helped us create safe and professional workplaces where we can make improvements together with respect and acceptance.
“Our hope is this will now become an opportunity to learn, to keep making progress as a game, and take great strides together to make sure no one is left behind.”
‘We don’t live in Russia’: NRL considers launching Pride round next year
The NRL will consider launching a Pride round as soon as next year despite the threat of the issue dividing the game in the same way it has split the Sea Eagles.
Manly will press ahead with plans to wear rainbow-themed jerseys to promote inclusivity despite seven Sea Eagles players boycotting their clash against the Roosters over the matter. The issue was the biggest talking point at a breakfast at Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth hotel held to promote the NRL’s Women in League round.
Despite the fallout from Manly’s ‘Everyone in League’ jersey, ARLC chairman Peter V’landys said he was open to launching a game-wide Pride round as soon as 2023.
“Absolutely. We are very proud that we are a game for everybody,” V’landys said on Tuesday.
“That’s why I’m in this game, because I had a difficulty being accepted as a migrant and rugby league accepted me.
“It was inclusive back then and it is inclusive now. It’s important that every boy and girl and man and woman can go to the game and feel they can be treated the same as everyone else.”
Pressed on whether the initiative was a genuine chance of being introduced, V’landys said: “Absolutely. As I said, we are the greatest game for all; not just for a select few, but for all. We recognise those people, absolutely. I have no problem with that.”
Manly powerbrokers didn’t consult the entire playing group before launching the new jersey. Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolu Koula and Toafofoa Sipley told the club hierarchy during a crisis meeting on Monday night they were opposed to wearing the jersey because of religious and cultural beliefs.
The club will forge ahead with plans for players to wear the new strip for their home clash on Thursday and those who feel uncomfortable doing have been granted permission not to participate.
Asked if a game-wide Pride round would have similar ramifications for the game, V’landys said: “As I said, we have freedoms and we have policies.
“Every player that plays the game is aware of our policies. If they want to take that stance, then so be it. We are not ever going to take a backwards step in the inclusive policy we have.”
Speaking earlier on Tuesday morning during the official Women in League function, V’landys said: “In my view, we’re all the same. We should recognise that. However, I do respect the Manly players’ right to freedom.
“One of the things I love about Australia is we have this freedom. We don’t live in Russia. It doesn’t matter who you are, we are treated equally. We’re not going to back away from that, but at the same time we respect the players’ position. Our policy, and it doesn’t matter who you are, I hope they change their minds because that is the beauty of rugby league - it is the greatest game for all.
“This is not a political issue. This is about human beings and respecting each other. I heard this morning this is a political issue. I don’t believe this is a political issue. I believe it is human beings being human beings.”
The Rugby League Players Association said it supported all initiatives that celebrate diversity, but there had been a “communication breakdown” in its implementation at Manly.
“It’s not about choosing sides,” the RLPA said in a statement.
“As the players’ association we were aware of the situation on Monday, but our understanding was that it was still being worked through between players and the Manly club as an employer and employee matter. We welcome clubs and players coming together to respectfully work through their differing viewpoints.
“Unfortunately, when it came to this initiative, it’s clear there had been a communication breakdown between the decision makers at the club and the broader playing group. We would have hoped there had been a process between players, club and other stakeholders that was worked through and everyone’s views could be safely heard.
“As the representatives of a diverse group of people, we recognise the value of respecting and prioritising confidentiality, consultation and collaboration. Continuing to take this approach has helped us create safe and professional workplaces where we can make improvements together with respect and acceptance.
“Our hope is this will now become an opportunity to learn, to keep making progress as a game, and take great strides together to make sure no one is left behind.”
WAMF
Bencher
Yes we do. Gary Wolman is interim/acting CEO. He's also a part owner of the franchise. It happened on his watch. Then we have Scott Penn piping up from his penthouse in NYC. It's like a rudderless ship. The coach and captain should not be the ones apologising. The gutless owners should be.
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7 | 6 | 1 | 99 | 14 |
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7 | 6 | 1 | 54 | 14 |
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7 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 12 |
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8 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 11 |
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8 | 5 | 3 | 64 | 10 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 10 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | 73 | 8 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 8 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | -14 | 8 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | -16 | 8 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | -60 | 8 |
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8 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 7 |
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8 | 3 | 5 | -25 | 6 |
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7 | 2 | 5 | -55 | 6 |
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8 | 3 | 5 | -55 | 6 |
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7 | 1 | 6 | -87 | 4 |
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7 | 1 | 6 | -136 | 4 |
