The NRL's first openly gay player Ian Roberts said while he respected the decision of seven players to step down from Thursday's match over the pride jersey saga, he was concerned about the 'knock-on effects' of their actions.
Former Manly Sea Eagles Player Ian Roberts has flagged concerns about the"knock-on effects" of the pride jersey saga, which has led to seven players stepping down from Thursday night's clash against the Sydney Roosters.
Roberts, rugby league's first openly gay man, told Sky News First Edition on Wednesday he respected their decision not to play but hit out over what the choice represented. "I respect their decision not to play if they choose not to play, but I don't respect their decision they're not playing because of the pride round," he told host Peter Stefanovic.
Roberts went on to say the pride jersey saga might be detrimental to those dealing with sexual identity issues."I think what people are forgetting here is the knock-on and consequences of this action.
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