SYDNEY (AP) — Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear their club's inclusion jersey. The jersey has rainbow stripes and a rainbow collar — in place of the regular white sections — to support LGBTQ inclusion in sports, and the club plans to use it for one game against Sydney Roosters.

“The players will not play on Thursday and we accept their decision,” Hasler said. “These young men are strong in their beliefs and convictions and we will give them the space and support they require.

remove them from your team, make cancel culture real I beg of you :trans-gun:

  • Quimby [any, any]
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    2 years ago

    Boy was that a fun 5 years when everyone pretended gay stuff was mainstream and homophobia was over, despite obvious signs to the contrary.

    • FlakesBongler [they/them]
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      2 years ago

      I still remember growing up and being called a "metrosexual" because I cared about my hygiene and appearance

      Nothing short of a great and terrible reckoning visited upon the 'phobes will work