Bulldogs throw open ANZ gates

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Bulldogs throw open ANZ gates (Update)

THE Bulldogs have come up with a strategy to boost flagging attendances, throwing the gates open to all Kiwis, Samoans, Tongans and Fijians for their NRL clash with the Warriors.

Ex-pats will need to bring a passport this Saturday night to gain free entry, the idea prompted by discussions between star second rower Sonny Bill Williams and chief executive Todd Greenberg.

The Bulldogs have a strong Polynesian influence in their first grade side with the likes of Williams, Daryl Millard, Tim Winitana and rookie star Arana Taumata.

“Our match against the New Zealand Warriors seems the right time to take this first small step and celebrate the important role played by Pacific Island and Maori players and their families in our club across all levels,” Greenberg said.

Williams has declared himself a definite starter despite being plagued by back pain in Sunday's much-needed win over Brisbane.


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http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24029091-23214,00.html
 
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That is being racist actually. And may well be illegal under any anti-discrimination act on grounds of discrimination against one or more races.

This is up there with what Doust did in terms of stupidity.

Why not slash the ticket prices across the board?
 
Jonno_Knights said:
they might get some WYD people :lol:
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Believe it or not, that's a great idea! Target tourists while they're here and give them a taste of Australian culture!

Or try Ray Hadley's idea of $10 tickets for all! Seriously! How bad can it get? Would you rather have 10,000 paying $40, or 40,000 paying $10, keeping in mind they might spend extra at the stadium?
 
It won't work with WYD though because most aren't even fobs.

They should just slash ticket prices for everyone, not just the fobs/polys.
 
I don't have a problem with it. No different to giving cheap tickets to ladies, or kids ... both have happened in the past without issue.
 
Frizzed said:
Of course you wouldn't, your a Kiwi!:tongue:
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I am not in town, so can't go haha. But it is going by country of residence (or at least having a passport from the country) so isn't racist in my eyes. Nationalist, yes, if that is a word that applies to discrimination.

Who remembers when the Warriors made finals in Australia back in 2001, 2002 and 2003 and Eric Watson paid for like 10,000 tickets for anyone who brought along a Kiwi passport? That was pretty awesome stuff.
 
jamesgould said:
I don't have a problem with it. No different to giving cheap tickets to ladies, or kids ... both have happened in the past without issue.
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There are differences...

Kids are fine, no one has terribly many issues with giving kids a discount, as they might stick with league when they grow up and become parents themselves and take their kids.

Cheap tickets for ladies depends on how they've promoted it, but that can be taken as sexist, thus becoming discriminatory.

What the Bulldogs are doing is racist, discriminatory, and sends the wrong messages.
 
jamesgould said:
But how can it be racist when it doesn't matter what race the people are?
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The Kiwis, Samoans, Tongans and Fijians are all difference races, just like Australians, the British, Americans, Canadians, etc...

The Bulldogs are allowing these people to go in for free, whereas everyone else of Australian, European, Asian etc., descent has to pay. That's discrimination based on race and nationality, and according to several laws, is illegal.

What Watson did can also be considered racist as well to a point, but that is tempered by the facts that it was his money, and more of a spur of the moment thing.
 
Frizzed said:
It won't work with WYD though because most aren't even fobs.

They should just slash ticket prices for everyone, not just the fobs/polys.
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Actually my school did fundraisers to get polys plane tickets over here.
 
I think it's unfair. It's not as if other bulldogs fans are any different, why are they letting others have priveliges. Stupid Idea if you ask me.

They are splitting cultures. I agree with Frizzed.
 
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