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Message: [QUOTE="Midean, post: 3190137, member: 10185"] 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 [B]ALL[/B] 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. [/QUOTE]

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