I’m not commenting on Manly’s internal process here. That’s a sideshow to the point at hand.
They made a decision that was honest in intention.
There’s been a fall out.
They’re sticking with principle, and that principle is just.
Good on them.
And let’s consider how hard it is for a Souths fan to acknowledge Manly doing something admirable.
Gay pride/rights/inclusion isn’t a ‘political topic’. It’s no different to supporting women, Indigenous communities, or any other minority the game feels needs recognition and assistance in profile.
Again, if the players have thoughts that differ from society at large on this issue based on their fundamentalist religious dogma, then they have every right to abstain from playing.
The fact the club is willing to let them stand down answers your question as to whether this was a marketing ploy or a true brand alliance.
I hope they hold to it and beat the Roosters regardless.
They made a decision that was honest in intention.
There’s been a fall out.
They’re sticking with principle, and that principle is just.
Good on them.
And let’s consider how hard it is for a Souths fan to acknowledge Manly doing something admirable.
Gay pride/rights/inclusion isn’t a ‘political topic’. It’s no different to supporting women, Indigenous communities, or any other minority the game feels needs recognition and assistance in profile.
Again, if the players have thoughts that differ from society at large on this issue based on their fundamentalist religious dogma, then they have every right to abstain from playing.
The fact the club is willing to let them stand down answers your question as to whether this was a marketing ploy or a true brand alliance.
I hope they hold to it and beat the Roosters regardless.
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