National Anthem dumped from State of Origin.

[The Fisherman]

Well said. And agreed wholeheartedly.

Thanks man appreciate it

 

[Midean]

Might be about time to make a new anthem? I don't have a problem with the old one, but like the Fisherman said, Australia is for all Australians, and this country is as multicultural as they come, and i feel a lot of people don't connect with the current song.
Could be a really unifying move to create a new national anthem that reflects that, and is far more inclusive of all nationalities.

I have no idea of what is involved in getting an anthem changed, and who has the final say on things like that.

 

[Midean]

apparently the NRL has backflipped and the Anthem will now be played.

V'Landys has spoken

Apparently ScoMo gave him a call and told him to pull his head in, in not so many words.
Article also says the NRL immediately faced backlash from the fans.

NFL 2.0 in progress.

 

[theshed]

Anthems are nothing but patriotic Indoctrination anyway, the fact anyone takes them seriously is a laugh to me anyway.

The grand final was especially inappropriate considering many players aren’t even Australian and there is a whole team in the comp that isn’t even from Australia.

Origin makes more sense than the GF because at least in theory all the players are Australian citizens

 

[Fozz]

Another weak V'Landys brain fart. I don't care if the anthem is played at SOO, it's not an international, the GF or Anzac day.

 

[The True King]

Only a matter of time now before a player comes out and says they will take a knee.

 

[The Strapper]

This is becoming a can of worms.

 

[Nashy]

It's stupid for a domestic match so I'm glad to read it's one less thing to delay the leadup.

Edit. They backflipped. FMD.

 

[Kimlo]

I like the decision. I dislike the reversal.

Keep anthems for internationals only.

On another note, WTF is up with V'landys? If I was Andrew Abdo I'd resign immediately. You're either the CEO or you're not, V'Landys wants to be chairman of the board and CEO of the game at the same time. Has a chariman ever been so publicly involved? Their job is to manage behind the scenes yet it seems like he can't get enough of the camera.

 

[badyon]

millionaire virtue signallers piss over the flag and anthem, what could go wrong

 

[BRC088]

I suppose it could be mary had a little lamb but drowning out the hired singer at the game is a right of passage. Other than a try, it's probably the loudest part of being there.

I don't think we need a "new" anthem, there's already a re-written version which is fine - and lets face it, who's going to learn a new one other than our kids.

 

[Nashy]

I suppose it could be mary had a little lamb but drowning out the hired singer at the game is a right of passage. Other than a try, it's probably the loudest part of being there.

I don't think we need a "new" anthem, there's already a re-written version which is fine - and lets face it, who's going to learn a new one other than our kids.

I don't see many old boys singing God Save the Queen.

 

[The True King]

Is the problem the anthem itself or the occasion in which the anthem is playing?

 

[Nashy]

Is the problem the anthem itself or the occasion in which the anthem is playing?

Occasion for me.

 

[Midean]

Is the problem the anthem itself or the occasion in which the anthem is playing?

I am under the impression it was to avoid any drama around players refusing to sing the anthem.
I don't think V'landys expected so much backlash from cancelling it.

The Anthem has been sung at every Origin since its inception 40 years ago, and there has been some animosity towards the players who refuse to sing it due to their indigenous heritage.
One article i read said it should be embraced by all, as it is inclusive of all Australians, as is evident by the opening lines of the song "Australians ALL let us rejoice" and that there is an indigenous round dedicated to Aboriginal Australians and that there is no expectation for them to sing the Anthem there, and that they should also embrace the anthem at Origin time to promote unity between cultures.

The issue i see, is that we are heading down the same path as the NFL, albeit under completely different circumstances.
I think the refusal to sing the anthem by the likes of Cody Walker, Ado-Carr, and Latrell are divisive more than anything, and promote segregation, not embracing each other first and foremost as Australians.

They have every right not to sing the Anthem, but have to accept the inevitable backlash they will face as a result.

 

[Midean]

Occasion for me.

The Occasion? Really? Its been sung at every single Origin since its inception.

 

[roo-ted]

I am under the impression it was to avoid any drama around players refusing to sing the anthem.
I don't think V'landys expected so much backlash from cancelling it.

The Anthem has been sung at every Origin since its inception 40 years ago, and there has been some animosity towards the players who refuse to sing it due to their indigenous heritage.
One article i read said it should be embraced by all, as it is inclusive of all Australians, as is evident by the opening lines of the song "Australians ALL let us rejoice" and that there is an indigenous round dedicated to Aboriginal Australians and that there is no expectation for them to sing the Anthem there, and that they should also embrace the anthem at Origin time to promote unity between cultures.

The issue i see, is that we are heading down the same path as the NFL, albeit under completely different circumstances.
I think the refusal to sing the anthem by the likes of Cody Walker, Ado-Carr, and Latrell are divisive more than anything, and promote segregation, not embracing each other first and foremost as Australians.

They have every right not to sing the Anthem, but have to accept the inevitable backlash they will face as a result.

They would embrace them selfs as aboriginals. Nothing more Austrian than having your family live in Australia for 60,000 years

The whole problem is that the song is saying “we are young and free” around the same time aboriginals were getting murdered, raped and having their children ripped out of their arms. So that’s why it’s not as inclusive as some people might think, because it wasn’t including aboriginals, as they were far from free.

Me personally, I just think it’s a shit anthem in general and not from political stand. I was actually made to sing three versus at school and pledge allegiance to the flag

 

[Midean]

They would embrace them selfs as aboriginals. Nothing more Austrian than having your family live in Australia for 60,000 years

The whole problem is that the song is saying “we are young and free” around the same time aboriginals were getting murdered, raped and having their children ripped out of their arms. So that’s why it’s not as inclusive as some people might think, because it wasn’t including aboriginals, as they were far from free.

Me personally, I just think it’s a shit anthem in general and not from political stand. I was actually made to sing three versus at school and pledge allegiance to the flag

So other than cancelling the Anthem, whats the solution?
I understand why they don't want to sing it, and i don't blame them, but there has to be some sign of unity, otherwise division will continue, and nothing changes.
I also think that sins of the past should be left in the past, it should be acknowledged and never repeated of course, but holding onto hate and ideas that were considered normal hundreds of years ago is no way to mend relationships and bring people together.