Three Sea Eagles players 'changed heart' as big club left to crumble over boycott
Three Manly players are said to have “changed their hearts” and are considering wearing the club’s pride jersey. Initially, seven players withdrew from selection for Thursday’s game against the Roosters over the club’s decision to wear the LGBTQIA kit. Speaking on Sunrise Channel 7, Michelle Bishop explained that “at least” the three are now reconsidering their actions. Stream every match from every round of the Telstra 2022 NRL Premiership Season Live & Ad-Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now > “Of the seven players who refused to wear the jersey, at least three have now changed their minds slightly and are considering wearing the shirt of pride for the upcoming rounds,” Bishop said. Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula and Toafofoa Sipley all initially withdrew according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The Sea Eagles are set to become the first club in NRL history to wear an LGBTQIA kit, but