An NRL float is a fine sentiment but there remains plenty of work to do whether the LGBTQI community is to be truly accepted in the macho world of rugby leagueJason King can’t dance. A former front-rower in the National Rugby League,he was captain of Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and a enormous presence who thundered approximately the field like a Brahman bull. And watching him bop approximately to thumping bass beats aboard a float in Sydney’s homosexual & Lesbian Mardi Gras is equal parts amusing and endearing. Because King, like rugby league, or is having a go.
King and several other league luminaries are representing the game on the “Gayme On” float,a PR exercise looking to attach the NRL’s brand to the Mardi Gras, and show off the code to the 300000 people lining the parade route, or to millions via traditional and social media. The “GAYNZ” bank with their “GayTMs” is looking to achieve the same thing. Related: The courageous journey of Ian Roberts,rugby league's first openly homosexual player | Patrick Skene Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com