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The Melbourne Storm have moved to clarify their action on ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremonies after a decision to review their use in 2025 caused a huge online stir and was twisted by original reports. The frequent use of ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremonies at sporting events has become hotly debated, with conservative commentators calling them divisive and even some Indigenous leaders now saying they are tokenistic.
” While some conservatives applauded the Storm on the review, Indigenous rapper Briggs was unhappy. “See, the cost of living means cultural recognition is just not viable in this economy,” Briggs wrote on social media. “There’s a price for cultural inclusion. “Storm could do it if they wanted; if anyone knows how to work a salary cap - it’s them,” making reference to their salary cap scandal of 2010. But the debate continues to rage on social media.
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