Melbourne Storm leave Indigenous elder 'heartbroken' after cancelling Welcome to Country

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04/25/2025 09:06 PM

Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin was to perform before NRL Anzac Day clash
Club 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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