Sydney's Manly SeaEagles are in damage control today after the club's launch of a new rainbow pride jersey backfired. Several players are set to boycott the game because of religious beliefs. ZacBailey14 9News Read more:
"We are here today to apologise for a significant mistake made by the Manly club," Hasler said.
Hasler said the players were not included in discussions around the decision to wear the jersey. He pointed to club management as the source of the issue that led to the farcical situation the Sea Eagles now find themselves in. "We have even adversely impacted our playing group, a wonderful group of people comprising many different racial and cultural backgrounds."Our intent was to be caring and compassionate towards all groups who face inclusion issues daily. Instead of enhancing tolerance and acceptance, we may have hindered this. This was the opposite of our intent.Manly coach Des Hasler says the club made a "significant mistake" over the handling of its pride jersey.
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