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NRL = Clueless *aboriginal flag saga*
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[QUOTE="Kimlo, post: 2198548, member: 2021"] NRL reverses ban on Preston's Aboriginal flag Rugbyleaguelive | 25/04/09 | The NRL has caved in to pressure from the likes of league great Arthur Beetson and reversed its decision to ban Preston Campbell from wearing the Aboriginal Flag on his headgear. The Titans star had been told he was banned from wearing headgear with the flag under the NRL’s intellectual property rules, which state that no image other than the manufacturer’s logo can be worn on headgear. Yesterday Beetson – the first indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport – slammed the league’s decision as “stupidâ€Â. “It is just stupid. It just shows how out of touch they are with our game,†Beetson told News Ltd. “I understand that they have to have rules but he is talking about representing his people, our people. I just can’t believe it. I just can’t see any harm in that.†NRL chief executive David Gallop says the rules have now been altered to allow Campbell to wear the image of the flag. “The rules are pretty clear as they stand. While that had to be pointed out, this is an issue that is deeply important to the cultural identity of our players and it is worth addressing further,†Mr Gallop said in a statement. “Preston is an outstanding role model for all Australians and I think there is a real need to respect his position and that of other indigenous athletes in finding a practical way forward. “Until new guidelines are finalised Preston will be able to continue what he is doing. “On a day when all Australians get behind our national flag we want to make sure we don’t open up an environment for politicising the game but I’m confident that can be avoided.†[url="http://www.rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/4742/2009/04/25/NRL_reverses_ban_on_Prestons_Aboriginal_flag.aspx"]http://www.rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Artic ... _flag.aspx[/url] -------------------------------------------------- There we go aeetee, now I'm awaiting an all mighty backflip :P [/QUOTE]
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