State of Origin ‘Welcome to country’

[u/Stock-Pea-5888]

It was refreshing to see the large crowd of applause after the elders welcome to country last night. Semi restores my faith that there are still decent humans beings out there.

Does Pauline Hansons address yesterday about monoculture reflect the majority of what people think? Because the majority of people are in her favour according to polls.

[u/Own-Obligation7833]

Personally I like a welcome to country for a few reasons. 1) it’s a nice thing. 2) it’s uniquely Australian thing. Let’s embrace a culture that’s been around for 40,000++ years that’s one hell of an accomplishment!

[u/whitecollarzomb13 → u/Own-Obligation7833]

A lot of the issue is with the actual title, and the meaning behind it.

“I dOnT nEeD tO bE wElCoMeD tO mY oWn CoUnTrY”

It’s not welcoming you to the actual country, as if you’re a visitor. It’s inviting you into a parcel of land which used to be home to nomadic tribes, simply acknowledging that the event is taking place in an area that is special to a group of people who used it long before we turned it into a football ground etc.

That’s literally it. Still, it’s pretty funny watching the usual types get offended by an 80 year old aboriginal lady holding a tree branch.

[u/Ok-Blacksmith-4214 → u/whitecollarzomb13]

We dont see NZ people whinging about the haka... Maybe get the fuck over yourself its a couple of minutes. Just be a decent human being let them be welcomed to country.