Players boycott Australian national anthem before State of Origin opener

Indigenous players silent during Advance Australia FairJohnathan Thurston delivers welcome to countryPlayers from both teams have taken part in a much-discussed boycott of Australia’s national anthem before Wednesday’s State of Origin opener.Indigenous players Cody Walker, Josh Addo-Carr and Will Chambers had all spoken in the build-up to the match at Suncorp Stadium that they would not be singing Advance Australia Fair. Related: Why we should all support Cody Walker's quiet refusal to sing the Australian anthem | Jack Latimore Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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