Planet Rugby Forum

kiap wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:15 pm

towny wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:07 pm

Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:04 pm

towny wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:40 pm Isn’t it weird that those that supported the bigotry of Folau - demanding that it was his freedom or speech - are now condemning the ‘knee’, because it’s...... reasons that were very different than they used for Folau.

I can’t put my finger on what it is about these people that makes them champions of liberty one minute and strict conformists the next.

What could it be?

Wouldn't free speech involve letting them kneel or not kneel?

My opinion is that I would kneel, even though I think it's kind of stupid. American police behaving badly towards African Americans who were slaves not that very long ago is horrific stuff, but it's got absolutely nothing to do with me.

Colin Kaperneck (or whoever) taking a knee to make a statement is fine and I applaud him, but we shouldn't suddly be pressuring every sports person on television to kneel "or you're a racist!". F-ck off. Stop judging people, got and do something about it for f-cks sake.

So I do get all of that. But also, it takes 10 seconds and I don't think I'd be f-cked making a big hoo-har out of it. I can't help but think those who "refuse" are taking themselves a bit too seriously. "I kneel to no man!". Yeah okay Sir Gallahad, whatever. Just kneel down even if it is kind of dumb, but it might make someone else feel better. It's over with in 10 seconds then let's get down to the real business of rugby.

You start by saying you would kneel and then spend the rest of your post detailing why others shouldn’t.

In fairness, his last para is telling non-believers to just shut up and kneel.

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:06 pm It would be really interesting to know what the tiny cohort of indigenous elite rugby players think about this. Have they been consulted?

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:10 pm

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:06 pm It would be really interesting to know what the tiny cohort of indigenous elite rugby players think about this. Have they been consulted?

It's not that tiny. 17 current pro players by my count.

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:26 pm

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:10 pm

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:06 pm It would be really interesting to know what the tiny cohort of indigenous elite rugby players think about this. Have they been consulted?

It's not that tiny. 17 current pro players by my count.

It's tiny compared to the NRL or AFL. Be that as it may, the point stands. Were they consulted? Perhaps even more to the point, was any sort of consultation conducted? It would seem to me worthwhile to know what club rugby players of indigenous descent think about this, as well. Anything we do in terms of indigenous recognition should be done in humility. We have very little to celebrate, and a great deal to be either ashamed or sad about.

The history of our code when it comes to questions of race is pretty poor. It is only 50 years ago or so that we were willing to condone apartheid.

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:26 pm

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:10 pm

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:06 pm It would be really interesting to know what the tiny cohort of indigenous elite rugby players think about this. Have they been consulted?

It's not that tiny. 17 current pro players by my count.

It's tiny compared to the NRL or AFL. Be that as it may, the point stands. Were they consulted? Perhaps even more to the point, was any sort of consultation conducted? It would seem to me worthwhile to know what club rugby players of indigenous descent think about this, as well. Anything we do in terms of indigenous recognition should be done in humility. We have very little to celebrate, and a great deal to be either ashamed or sad about.

The history of our code when it comes to questions of race is pretty poor. It is only 50 years ago or so that we were willing to condone apartheid.

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 12:29 am

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:26 pm

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:10 pm

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:06 pm It would be really interesting to know what the tiny cohort of indigenous elite rugby players think about this. Have they been consulted?

It's not that tiny. 17 current pro players by my count.

It's tiny compared to the NRL or AFL. Be that as it may, the point stands. Were they consulted? Perhaps even more to the point, was any sort of consultation conducted? It would seem to me worthwhile to know what club rugby players of indigenous descent think about this, as well. Anything we do in terms of indigenous recognition should be done in humility. We have very little to celebrate, and a great deal to be either ashamed or sad about.

The history of our code when it comes to questions of race is pretty poor. It is only 50 years ago or so that we were willing to condone apartheid.

It's less than nrl and AFL but broadly in line with population metrics.

I don't know if they were consulted this time about the jersey. They have been in the past

I know Andy Muirhead was heavily involved in the Brumbies indigenous jersey process this year.

towny wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:33 am

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 12:29 am

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:26 pm

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:10 pm

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:06 pm It would be really interesting to know what the tiny cohort of indigenous elite rugby players think about this. Have they been consulted?

It's not that tiny. 17 current pro players by my count.

It's tiny compared to the NRL or AFL. Be that as it may, the point stands. Were they consulted? Perhaps even more to the point, was any sort of consultation conducted? It would seem to me worthwhile to know what club rugby players of indigenous descent think about this, as well. Anything we do in terms of indigenous recognition should be done in humility. We have very little to celebrate, and a great deal to be either ashamed or sad about.

The history of our code when it comes to questions of race is pretty poor. It is only 50 years ago or so that we were willing to condone apartheid.

It's less than nrl and AFL but broadly in line with population metrics.

I don't know if they were consulted this time about the jersey. They have been in the past

I know Andy Muirhead was heavily involved in the Brumbies indigenous jersey process this year.

Rugby isn’t the ‘working class’ sport in Australia. Its elite players come out of a few schools that cost a bomb. Clubs like Randwick no longer are walking distance from working class suburbs.

Rugby needs to get out of its bubble. If only to access the talent ffs.

Why the Wallabies won't drop a knee before Bledisloe clash
Tom Decent
October 23, 2020 — 1.48pm

The Wallabies will not drop a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in their next Test against the All Blacks because they don’t want to “make a political statement” and would rather honour Indigenous Australians when they wear a First Nations jersey at ANZ Stadium on October 31.

However, the playing group has agreed it would like to see Australia’s First Nations people represented on every Wallabies jersey, not just on special occasions.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie revealed the playing group had made a unanimous decision they won’t drop a knee during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, which spread across world sport following the death of George Floyd, a black man, while in police custody in the US.

The discussion only came about because Wallabies back Dane Haylett-Petty said the group would consider doing so after being asked by a reporter on Wednesday whether it was something that could occur.

On Thursday, former Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones warned the national side that it wasn’t a good idea to do so because they risked alienating supporters and was too controversial a move.

“No, we won’t [be taking a knee] ,” Rennie said on Friday. “Our focus is around our First Nations people and the Indigenous jersey. We’re not looking to make a political statement.

“The key thing is that this is about honouring our Indigenous people and we want the focus to be on that. I guess everyone has got their own opinions around the other situation but we want the focus to be around reflecting on our history and our past.

“We met with the leaders and the leaders met with the team. It’s an unanimous decision.”

Rennie then said there was a push for more regular recognition in every gold jersey.

“We’ve certainly talked about the Indigenous jersey and as a group we’d like to see that represented every week in our Test jersey, not just as a one-off,” Rennie said. “I think this is the first step in regard to embracing that part of our history.

“What we’re trying to highlight is First Nations is part of our DNA. It needs to be reflected in what we do every day, not just one or two times a year. We think having that reflected on our Test jersey every week is really important.”

Rugby Australia released a statement shortly after Rennie's teleconference, with interim chief executive Rob Clarke saying the organisation condemned racism in the wake of Farr Jones' controversial comments.

"Rugby Australia and the Wallabies condemn any form of racism or discrimination and also acknowledge that we are still on the path to reconciliation," Clarke said. "I'm really pleased the players and management have come together to speak about this, as they would with other important social issues. It was measured, appropriate and mature and I congratulate the team as they explore more opportunities to recognise issues facing First Nations people and all Australians."

It is the fourth time Australia will wear a First Nations jersey, having done so against New Zealand in 2017 in Brisbane, against England at Twickenham in 2018, as well as at the World Cup against Uruguay.

“I love it,” Rennie said. “I know the players love it and I’ll wear it with pride next week.

“I coached the Chiefs for six years where there is a really strong multi-flavour to that jersey and reflected the history of our region.”

As for a potential jersey clash with New Zealand, given the First Nations jersey is a little darker in colour than the traditional Wallaby gold, Rennie didn’t think there would be a issue.

“I don’t think it will clash unless [referee] Ben O'Keeffe is colour-blind,” Rennie said. “There’s certainly enough white and I don’t think it’s an issue. It might have been an issue if we were playing South Africa.”

The Wallabies are back in camp in the Hunter Valley and will continue training there throughout the early stages of next week before Saturday’s third Bledisloe Test in Sydney.

Australia drew with New Zealand 16-16 in Wellington before falling 27-7 to the Kiwis at Eden Park.

Rennie’s men will need to win both Tests against New Zealand on home soil to regain the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002.

“I think the first Test showed there is a lot of character in this group,” Rennie said. “I reckon we’ve got a massive upside and we’re going to get better over time and that’s why we’re very excited about having a lot of Tests in quick succession.”

kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:47 am I'm not sure which perspective Farr-Jones was taking but for a typically astute individual he came across like ignorant cock.

Anyway - not happening. But i do like the ground swell on Indigenous reflection & recognition and Rennie's got a strong personal history and experience here. Nice pop at the Safa's as well - for being cnuts.

Why the Wallabies won't drop a knee before Bledisloe clash
Tom Decent
October 23, 2020 — 1.48pm

The Wallabies will not drop a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in their next Test against the All Blacks because they don’t want to “make a political statement” and would rather honour Indigenous Australians when they wear a First Nations jersey at ANZ Stadium on October 31.

However, the playing group has agreed it would like to see Australia’s First Nations people represented on every Wallabies jersey, not just on special occasions.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie revealed the playing group had made a unanimous decision they won’t drop a knee during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, which spread across world sport following the death of George Floyd, a black man, while in police custody in the US.

The discussion only came about because Wallabies back Dane Haylett-Petty said the group would consider doing so after being asked by a reporter on Wednesday whether it was something that could occur.

On Thursday, former Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones warned the national side that it wasn’t a good idea to do so because they risked alienating supporters and was too controversial a move.

“No, we won’t [be taking a knee] ,” Rennie said on Friday. “Our focus is around our First Nations people and the Indigenous jersey. We’re not looking to make a political statement.

“The key thing is that this is about honouring our Indigenous people and we want the focus to be on that. I guess everyone has got their own opinions around the other situation but we want the focus to be around reflecting on our history and our past.

“We met with the leaders and the leaders met with the team. It’s an unanimous decision.”

Rennie then said there was a push for more regular recognition in every gold jersey.

“We’ve certainly talked about the Indigenous jersey and as a group we’d like to see that represented every week in our Test jersey, not just as a one-off,” Rennie said. “I think this is the first step in regard to embracing that part of our history.

“What we’re trying to highlight is First Nations is part of our DNA. It needs to be reflected in what we do every day, not just one or two times a year. We think having that reflected on our Test jersey every week is really important.”

Rugby Australia released a statement shortly after Rennie's teleconference, with interim chief executive Rob Clarke saying the organisation condemned racism in the wake of Farr Jones' controversial comments.

"Rugby Australia and the Wallabies condemn any form of racism or discrimination and also acknowledge that we are still on the path to reconciliation," Clarke said. "I'm really pleased the players and management have come together to speak about this, as they would with other important social issues. It was measured, appropriate and mature and I congratulate the team as they explore more opportunities to recognise issues facing First Nations people and all Australians."

It is the fourth time Australia will wear a First Nations jersey, having done so against New Zealand in 2017 in Brisbane, against England at Twickenham in 2018, as well as at the World Cup against Uruguay.

“I love it,” Rennie said. “I know the players love it and I’ll wear it with pride next week.

“I coached the Chiefs for six years where there is a really strong multi-flavour to that jersey and reflected the history of our region.”

As for a potential jersey clash with New Zealand, given the First Nations jersey is a little darker in colour than the traditional Wallaby gold, Rennie didn’t think there would be a issue.

“I don’t think it will clash unless [referee] Ben O'Keeffe is colour-blind,” Rennie said. “There’s certainly enough white and I don’t think it’s an issue. It might have been an issue if we were playing South Africa.”

The Wallabies are back in camp in the Hunter Valley and will continue training there throughout the early stages of next week before Saturday’s third Bledisloe Test in Sydney.

Australia drew with New Zealand 16-16 in Wellington before falling 27-7 to the Kiwis at Eden Park.

Rennie’s men will need to win both Tests against New Zealand on home soil to regain the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002.

“I think the first Test showed there is a lot of character in this group,” Rennie said. “I reckon we’ve got a massive upside and we’re going to get better over time and that’s why we’re very excited about having a lot of Tests in quick succession.”

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:35 am

kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:47 am I'm not sure which perspective Farr-Jones was taking but for a typically astute individual he came across like ignorant cock.

Anyway - not happening. But i do like the ground swell on Indigenous reflection & recognition and Rennie's got a strong personal history and experience here. Nice pop at the Safa's as well - for being cnuts.

Why the Wallabies won't drop a knee before Bledisloe clash
Tom Decent
October 23, 2020 — 1.48pm

The Wallabies will not drop a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in their next Test against the All Blacks because they don’t want to “make a political statement” and would rather honour Indigenous Australians when they wear a First Nations jersey at ANZ Stadium on October 31.

However, the playing group has agreed it would like to see Australia’s First Nations people represented on every Wallabies jersey, not just on special occasions.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie revealed the playing group had made a unanimous decision they won’t drop a knee during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, which spread across world sport following the death of George Floyd, a black man, while in police custody in the US.

The discussion only came about because Wallabies back Dane Haylett-Petty said the group would consider doing so after being asked by a reporter on Wednesday whether it was something that could occur.

On Thursday, former Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones warned the national side that it wasn’t a good idea to do so because they risked alienating supporters and was too controversial a move.

“No, we won’t [be taking a knee] ,” Rennie said on Friday. “Our focus is around our First Nations people and the Indigenous jersey. We’re not looking to make a political statement.

“The key thing is that this is about honouring our Indigenous people and we want the focus to be on that. I guess everyone has got their own opinions around the other situation but we want the focus to be around reflecting on our history and our past.

“We met with the leaders and the leaders met with the team. It’s an unanimous decision.”

Rennie then said there was a push for more regular recognition in every gold jersey.

“We’ve certainly talked about the Indigenous jersey and as a group we’d like to see that represented every week in our Test jersey, not just as a one-off,” Rennie said. “I think this is the first step in regard to embracing that part of our history.

“What we’re trying to highlight is First Nations is part of our DNA. It needs to be reflected in what we do every day, not just one or two times a year. We think having that reflected on our Test jersey every week is really important.”

Rugby Australia released a statement shortly after Rennie's teleconference, with interim chief executive Rob Clarke saying the organisation condemned racism in the wake of Farr Jones' controversial comments.

"Rugby Australia and the Wallabies condemn any form of racism or discrimination and also acknowledge that we are still on the path to reconciliation," Clarke said. "I'm really pleased the players and management have come together to speak about this, as they would with other important social issues. It was measured, appropriate and mature and I congratulate the team as they explore more opportunities to recognise issues facing First Nations people and all Australians."

It is the fourth time Australia will wear a First Nations jersey, having done so against New Zealand in 2017 in Brisbane, against England at Twickenham in 2018, as well as at the World Cup against Uruguay.

“I love it,” Rennie said. “I know the players love it and I’ll wear it with pride next week.

“I coached the Chiefs for six years where there is a really strong multi-flavour to that jersey and reflected the history of our region.”

As for a potential jersey clash with New Zealand, given the First Nations jersey is a little darker in colour than the traditional Wallaby gold, Rennie didn’t think there would be a issue.

“I don’t think it will clash unless [referee] Ben O'Keeffe is colour-blind,” Rennie said. “There’s certainly enough white and I don’t think it’s an issue. It might have been an issue if we were playing South Africa.”

The Wallabies are back in camp in the Hunter Valley and will continue training there throughout the early stages of next week before Saturday’s third Bledisloe Test in Sydney.

Australia drew with New Zealand 16-16 in Wellington before falling 27-7 to the Kiwis at Eden Park.

Rennie’s men will need to win both Tests against New Zealand on home soil to regain the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002.

“I think the first Test showed there is a lot of character in this group,” Rennie said. “I reckon we’ve got a massive upside and we’re going to get better over time and that’s why we’re very excited about having a lot of Tests in quick succession.”

He's not astute at all, he's a happy clapping nob. I've never seen an interview with him where I haven't wanted to punch his stupid face. f**king scrumhalves, pack of plum to a man.

kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:47 am I'm not sure which perspective Farr-Jones was taking but for a typically astute individual he came across like ignorant cock.

Anyway - not happening. But i do like the ground swell on Indigenous reflection & recognition and Rennie's got a strong personal history and experience here. Nice pop at the Safa's as well - for being cnuts.

Why the Wallabies won't drop a knee before Bledisloe clash
Tom Decent
October 23, 2020 — 1.48pm

The Wallabies will not drop a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in their next Test against the All Blacks because they don’t want to “make a political statement” and would rather honour Indigenous Australians when they wear a First Nations jersey at ANZ Stadium on October 31.

However, the playing group has agreed it would like to see Australia’s First Nations people represented on every Wallabies jersey, not just on special occasions.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie revealed the playing group had made a unanimous decision they won’t drop a knee during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, which spread across world sport following the death of George Floyd, a black man, while in police custody in the US.

The discussion only came about because Wallabies back Dane Haylett-Petty said the group would consider doing so after being asked by a reporter on Wednesday whether it was something that could occur.

On Thursday, former Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones warned the national side that it wasn’t a good idea to do so because they risked alienating supporters and was too controversial a move.

“No, we won’t [be taking a knee] ,” Rennie said on Friday. “Our focus is around our First Nations people and the Indigenous jersey. We’re not looking to make a political statement.

“The key thing is that this is about honouring our Indigenous people and we want the focus to be on that. I guess everyone has got their own opinions around the other situation but we want the focus to be around reflecting on our history and our past.

“We met with the leaders and the leaders met with the team. It’s an unanimous decision.”

Rennie then said there was a push for more regular recognition in every gold jersey.

“We’ve certainly talked about the Indigenous jersey and as a group we’d like to see that represented every week in our Test jersey, not just as a one-off,” Rennie said. “I think this is the first step in regard to embracing that part of our history.

“What we’re trying to highlight is First Nations is part of our DNA. It needs to be reflected in what we do every day, not just one or two times a year. We think having that reflected on our Test jersey every week is really important.”

Rugby Australia released a statement shortly after Rennie's teleconference, with interim chief executive Rob Clarke saying the organisation condemned racism in the wake of Farr Jones' controversial comments.

"Rugby Australia and the Wallabies condemn any form of racism or discrimination and also acknowledge that we are still on the path to reconciliation," Clarke said. "I'm really pleased the players and management have come together to speak about this, as they would with other important social issues. It was measured, appropriate and mature and I congratulate the team as they explore more opportunities to recognise issues facing First Nations people and all Australians."

It is the fourth time Australia will wear a First Nations jersey, having done so against New Zealand in 2017 in Brisbane, against England at Twickenham in 2018, as well as at the World Cup against Uruguay.

“I love it,” Rennie said. “I know the players love it and I’ll wear it with pride next week.

“I coached the Chiefs for six years where there is a really strong multi-flavour to that jersey and reflected the history of our region.”

As for a potential jersey clash with New Zealand, given the First Nations jersey is a little darker in colour than the traditional Wallaby gold, Rennie didn’t think there would be a issue.

“I don’t think it will clash unless [referee] Ben O'Keeffe is colour-blind,” Rennie said. “There’s certainly enough white and I don’t think it’s an issue. It might have been an issue if we were playing South Africa.”

The Wallabies are back in camp in the Hunter Valley and will continue training there throughout the early stages of next week before Saturday’s third Bledisloe Test in Sydney.

Australia drew with New Zealand 16-16 in Wellington before falling 27-7 to the Kiwis at Eden Park.

Rennie’s men will need to win both Tests against New Zealand on home soil to regain the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002.

“I think the first Test showed there is a lot of character in this group,” Rennie said. “I reckon we’ve got a massive upside and we’re going to get better over time and that’s why we’re very excited about having a lot of Tests in quick succession.”

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:47 am

towny wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:33 am

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 12:29 am

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:26 pm

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:10 pm

It's not that tiny. 17 current pro players by my count.

It's tiny compared to the NRL or AFL. Be that as it may, the point stands. Were they consulted? Perhaps even more to the point, was any sort of consultation conducted? It would seem to me worthwhile to know what club rugby players of indigenous descent think about this, as well. Anything we do in terms of indigenous recognition should be done in humility. We have very little to celebrate, and a great deal to be either ashamed or sad about.

The history of our code when it comes to questions of race is pretty poor. It is only 50 years ago or so that we were willing to condone apartheid.

It's less than nrl and AFL but broadly in line with population metrics.

I don't know if they were consulted this time about the jersey. They have been in the past

I know Andy Muirhead was heavily involved in the Brumbies indigenous jersey process this year.

Rugby isn’t the ‘working class’ sport in Australia. Its elite players come out of a few schools that cost a bomb. Clubs like Randwick no longer are walking distance from working class suburbs.

Rugby needs to get out of its bubble. If only to access the talent ffs.

Yeah but nah but yeah.

Does it exist in working class areas? Absolutely. Not to the same level as RL/AFL but yes, there are plenty of working class clubs.

Do we properly promote the game and utilise the talent in those areas? No, not at all. I woukd say were getting a bit better (the most recent u20s and u18s teams weren't all Tarquin d'Curmednsleys, and low and behold those teams were much more sucessful).

Olo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:24 am Just a really stupid thing to say.

“We have never really had a race inequality problem in this country”

Another

‘It’s too risky”

For who?

A privately-educated banker who’s played a lot of rugby union is surprisingly not up to speed with the myriad of social and economic disadvantages faced by Aboriginal Australians.

Rugby World Cup-winning Wallaby captain Nick Farr-Jones said earlier this week that the national rugby union team should not take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the globe as it might ‘alienate’ audiences.

“Just don’t do it,” he told 2GB yesterday.

“It’s too devisive and it’ll put people off the sport at a time when we need to be more open and inclusive. By supporting black people, sorry, I mean coloured people, by taking a knee, I think it’ll upset the audiences and might get them to switch off,”

“I think it’s better if we just continue to ignore what’s going on and maintain the status quo here in Australia of pretending that nothing’s wrong and coloured people get the same start in life as people like yours truly.”

The halfback’s comments attracted widespread condemnation, including that of Gary Ella, who said Farr-Jones has “made a wit kant of himself, again.”

Mr Ella was unavailable to provide comment to The Advocate this morning.

Our reporter did speak to interim Rugby Australia CEO Rob Clarke, who said he’s staying out of it.

“Look mate, the players can do whatever the hell they want,” he said.

“I’m not their Dad. I can’t tell them what to do. My opinion is fucken go for it if you want. If you don’t want to knee, good for you. If you want to, go right ahead. How fucken hard is it?”

“Yeah but looking at old Mr Magoo-Farr-Jones, are you surprised an old Caringbah boy with two fancy surnames and a job on Bligh Street investing millions of dollars has no idea what it’s like to be Aboriginal?”

“Honest to Christ.”

The Advocate reached out to Mr Farr-Jones for comment but were told by his receptionist that he doesn’t take calls or eat meat on Fridays.

More to come.

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:47 am

towny wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:33 am

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 12:29 am

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:26 pm

Zakar wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:10 pm

It's not that tiny. 17 current pro players by my count.

It's tiny compared to the NRL or AFL. Be that as it may, the point stands. Were they consulted? Perhaps even more to the point, was any sort of consultation conducted? It would seem to me worthwhile to know what club rugby players of indigenous descent think about this, as well. Anything we do in terms of indigenous recognition should be done in humility. We have very little to celebrate, and a great deal to be either ashamed or sad about.

The history of our code when it comes to questions of race is pretty poor. It is only 50 years ago or so that we were willing to condone apartheid.

It's less than nrl and AFL but broadly in line with population metrics.

I don't know if they were consulted this time about the jersey. They have been in the past

I know Andy Muirhead was heavily involved in the Brumbies indigenous jersey process this year.

Rugby isn’t the ‘working class’ sport in Australia. Its elite players come out of a few schools that cost a bomb. Clubs like Randwick no longer are walking distance from working class suburbs.

Rugby needs to get out of its bubble. If only to access the talent ffs.

Yeah but nah but yeah.

Does it exist in working class areas? Absolutely. Not to the same level as RL/AFL but yes, there are plenty of working class clubs.

Do we properly promote the game and utilise the talent in those areas? No, not at all. I woukd say were getting a bit better (the most recent u20s and u18s teams weren't all Tarquin d'Curmednsleys, and low and behold those teams were much more sucessful).

towny wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:31 pm

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:47 am

towny wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:33 am

Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 12:29 am

wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:26 pm

It's tiny compared to the NRL or AFL. Be that as it may, the point stands. Were they consulted? Perhaps even more to the point, was any sort of consultation conducted? It would seem to me worthwhile to know what club rugby players of indigenous descent think about this, as well. Anything we do in terms of indigenous recognition should be done in humility. We have very little to celebrate, and a great deal to be either ashamed or sad about.

The history of our code when it comes to questions of race is pretty poor. It is only 50 years ago or so that we were willing to condone apartheid.

It's less than nrl and AFL but broadly in line with population metrics.

I don't know if they were consulted this time about the jersey. They have been in the past

I know Andy Muirhead was heavily involved in the Brumbies indigenous jersey process this year.

Rugby isn’t the ‘working class’ sport in Australia. Its elite players come out of a few schools that cost a bomb. Clubs like Randwick no longer are walking distance from working class suburbs.

Rugby needs to get out of its bubble. If only to access the talent ffs.

Yeah but nah but yeah.

Does it exist in working class areas? Absolutely. Not to the same level as RL/AFL but yes, there are plenty of working class clubs.

Do we properly promote the game and utilise the talent in those areas? No, not at all. I woukd say were getting a bit better (the most recent u20s and u18s teams weren't all Tarquin d'Curmednsleys, and low and behold those teams were much more sucessful).

You’re right.

Olo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:24 am Just a really stupid thing to say.

“We have never really had a race inequality problem in this country”

Another

‘It’s too risky”

For who?

kiap wrote: ↑Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:50 pm I think it was NFJ, talking with Ben Fordham on 2GB.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-unio ... 567gt.html

It shows him, at least, as out of touch and tone deaf. Was there any resiling from those comments? Dunno, but it might be a good start...

Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:23 am

kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:47 am I'm not sure which perspective Farr-Jones was taking but for a typically astute individual he came across like ignorant cock.

Anyway - not happening. But i do like the ground swell on Indigenous reflection & recognition and Rennie's got a strong personal history and experience here. Nice pop at the Safa's as well - for being cnuts.

Why the Wallabies won't drop a knee before Bledisloe clash
Tom Decent
October 23, 2020 — 1.48pm

The Wallabies will not drop a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in their next Test against the All Blacks because they don’t want to “make a political statement” and would rather honour Indigenous Australians when they wear a First Nations jersey at ANZ Stadium on October 31.

However, the playing group has agreed it would like to see Australia’s First Nations people represented on every Wallabies jersey, not just on special occasions.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie revealed the playing group had made a unanimous decision they won’t drop a knee during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, which spread across world sport following the death of George Floyd, a black man, while in police custody in the US.

The discussion only came about because Wallabies back Dane Haylett-Petty said the group would consider doing so after being asked by a reporter on Wednesday whether it was something that could occur.

On Thursday, former Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones warned the national side that it wasn’t a good idea to do so because they risked alienating supporters and was too controversial a move.

“No, we won’t [be taking a knee] ,” Rennie said on Friday. “Our focus is around our First Nations people and the Indigenous jersey. We’re not looking to make a political statement.

“The key thing is that this is about honouring our Indigenous people and we want the focus to be on that. I guess everyone has got their own opinions around the other situation but we want the focus to be around reflecting on our history and our past.

“We met with the leaders and the leaders met with the team. It’s an unanimous decision.”

Rennie then said there was a push for more regular recognition in every gold jersey.

“We’ve certainly talked about the Indigenous jersey and as a group we’d like to see that represented every week in our Test jersey, not just as a one-off,” Rennie said. “I think this is the first step in regard to embracing that part of our history.

“What we’re trying to highlight is First Nations is part of our DNA. It needs to be reflected in what we do every day, not just one or two times a year. We think having that reflected on our Test jersey every week is really important.”

Rugby Australia released a statement shortly after Rennie's teleconference, with interim chief executive Rob Clarke saying the organisation condemned racism in the wake of Farr Jones' controversial comments.

"Rugby Australia and the Wallabies condemn any form of racism or discrimination and also acknowledge that we are still on the path to reconciliation," Clarke said. "I'm really pleased the players and management have come together to speak about this, as they would with other important social issues. It was measured, appropriate and mature and I congratulate the team as they explore more opportunities to recognise issues facing First Nations people and all Australians."

It is the fourth time Australia will wear a First Nations jersey, having done so against New Zealand in 2017 in Brisbane, against England at Twickenham in 2018, as well as at the World Cup against Uruguay.

“I love it,” Rennie said. “I know the players love it and I’ll wear it with pride next week.

“I coached the Chiefs for six years where there is a really strong multi-flavour to that jersey and reflected the history of our region.”

As for a potential jersey clash with New Zealand, given the First Nations jersey is a little darker in colour than the traditional Wallaby gold, Rennie didn’t think there would be a issue.

“I don’t think it will clash unless [referee] Ben O'Keeffe is colour-blind,” Rennie said. “There’s certainly enough white and I don’t think it’s an issue. It might have been an issue if we were playing South Africa.”

The Wallabies are back in camp in the Hunter Valley and will continue training there throughout the early stages of next week before Saturday’s third Bledisloe Test in Sydney.

Australia drew with New Zealand 16-16 in Wellington before falling 27-7 to the Kiwis at Eden Park.

Rennie’s men will need to win both Tests against New Zealand on home soil to regain the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002.

“I think the first Test showed there is a lot of character in this group,” Rennie said. “I reckon we’ve got a massive upside and we’re going to get better over time and that’s why we’re very excited about having a lot of Tests in quick succession.”

Seems completely reasonable to me.

I don't think the George Floyd murder should be used to enable "do this inane thing or your a racist!" justice warriorers.

The Wallabies are wearing their Indigenous jerseys, they have voiced an opinion that they want Indigenous Australia represented on every Wallaby jersey and they're half polynesian with a half kiwi coach.

They're obviously not racists. So let's not play bullshit call-out games here.

If you want to take a knee, fine, whatever. If you don't, fine. Whatever, just don't be a racist dick, and they're not.

wamberal wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:34 am What was your stance on playing South Africa under apartheid restrictions, Les?

wamberal wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:34 am What was your stance on playing South Africa under apartheid restrictions, Les?

les@mooloolaba wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:59 am

wamberal wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:34 am What was your stance on playing South Africa under apartheid restrictions, Les?

Why? What does that have to with the jersey?

wamberal wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:37 am

les@mooloolaba wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:59 am

wamberal wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:34 am What was your stance on playing South Africa under apartheid restrictions, Les?

Why? What does that have to with the jersey?

I don't know. Maybe you do, though.

Olo wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:39 am Anyway, it looks as though they have decided against taking a knee, which is fine as it would be if they had decided to go ahead and have made the protest.
IKA, the BLM protests here in Australia were about our own racial inequality issues, which are legitimate despite what people like NFJ say. As often is the case we end up mirroring what has happened previously in the USA. This usually really pisses me off and shows what a chip many Aussies have on our/their shoulders. But in this case the protests are legitimate and have nothing to do with George Floyd. We have our own unique, but in some ways similar, imbalances.

On another note, I see that Irae Simone has been interviewed by the SMH and he says that he is ready to fill the shoes left vacant by Matt Toomuas injury. Does this mean that Rennie is leaning this way?