Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake believes the decisions of a group of Manly players to refuse to wear pride-themed jerseys this weekend should be respected.
It's believed that up to seven first graders at the Sydney club have elected not to play in the upcoming game against the Roosters on Thursday, after they were not consulted about a rainbow-themed jersey to celebrate diversity.
Manly coach Des Hasler has so far backed their stance.
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Fonua-Blake, who spent five seasons with the Sea Eagles before he moved to the Auckland club ahead of the 2020 season, didn't have a strong view on the matter when asked on Tuesday morning but empathised with his former teammates.