Thread by @BiancaMinnie4

1/ Without wanting to be unkind, it's evident from looking at Scott Morrison that he's prefers to be a spectator of sport rather than a participant.
When he ran for Cook, he developed a character. A rugby league loving, everyday bloke, a daggy dad.
#auspol #AustraliaDay

2/ Morrison hadn't followed league but he learnt about it. He became the Sharkies number 1 ticket holder, wore his scarf, waved it, & drank beers.
This character, eventually named ScoMo, was used to gain a following & send political messages.
#ScottyFromMarketing was astute.

3/ Recently, @CricketAus were naughty. They made a decision, after consulting with Indigenous leaders, to promote inclusion. #ScottyFromMarketing was not happy.
How dare a sports body interfere in political matters, he argued.
#auspol #AustraliaDay

4/ Thankfully @CricketAus held firm on their decision.
A number of noted sports people have, to their great credit, have articulately outlined their arguments about why the decision is important. @danchristian54, a Wiradjuri man, is one such example.

5/ @danchristian54 has since been the subject of a very unpleasant attack by Senator Gerard Rennick.
#auspol #AustraliaDay
news.com.au/sport/cricket/…

6/ Former Wallaby, David Pocock, has since shared photos, showing how Scott Morrison (playing the character of ScoMo), unashamedly uses sport for political purposes.
news.com.au/sport/cricket/…

7/ In his comments, we've seen an Australian PM dog whistling.
It is truly horrible but very encouraging that it's now some of Australia's finest sportspeople who are leading the way. #AustraliaDay #auspol #Reconcilation #InvasionDay #inclusion

More of Australia's sportspeople voicing their approval of the @CricketAus decision.
Thank you to them for showing leadership on this critical issue. #auspol #inclusion #Reconciliation
smh.com.au/sport/cricket/…

@threadreaderapp #unroll please.