The Rugby League Mirror Reflects a Nation's Fractures The recent match between Manly Sea Eagles and St George Illawarra Dragons at Brookvale Oval was more than just a game of rugby league.
It was a manifestation of the societal ills that plague modern Australia – inequality, entitlement, and a lack of empathy.
The scoreboard ticked over in favor of the Sea Eagles, revealing a clash not just between two teams but between values that underpin our society.