Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin was to perform before NRL Anzac Day clashClub say was ‘miscommunication’ over decision to call off ceremony
Melbourne Storm are under fire after being accused of cancelling a Welcome to Country at its Anzac Day NRL match at the last minute, leaving an Aboriginal elder “broken-hearted”.
Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin said she was informed by the club on Friday afternoon that she was no longer required to address the crowd before the match at AAMI Park.
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