One of the most emotional moments of the day before an Australian Football League match is the performance of The Last Post.
However, a radio host has criticized the ritual, saying it has become too much.
During a radio program, Martin said that the ritual has become a gimmick used by football.
He noted that the last post is used before every game, which is odd since it is traditionally performed on Anzac Day.
Martin also said that the coach of the Essendon football team, Kevin Sheedy, wanted to have an Anzac Day match at the MCG.
He also noted that the crowd of around 97,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was very respectful.
The honor that the spectators give to the soldiers and the returning veterans is very remarkable.
As mentioned earlier, the Last Post has become a very popular ritual in both the Australian Football League and the rugby league.
This has prompted both the league and the fans to ask how they can capitalize on this unique moment. During the next couple of weeks, both the football and rugby league games will feature the Last Post.
Martin and his co-host, Margaux Parker, said that the ritual loses its value due to how it becomes saturated.
They also claimed that the people who are involved in the ritual are turning it into a joke. The radio stars were criticized by the public.
One user called the ritual disgusting. Many other people called out the individuals who are involved in the ritual, saying that they hate Australia.
Despite this, the football league has still embraced the tradition by allowing clubs to wear special jumpers that feature the Last Post.
Some of the football clubs that are participating in this tradition include West Coast and Gold Coast.
They have also planned to auction off the jumpers to benefit the Royal Australian Veterans’ Society.
The AFL noted that Anzac Day is a very important national holiday in Australia.
It encourages fans to attend the game early to pay tribute to the service men and women who have served this country.