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Brothers in arms
The Guildford Owls Under 14s rugby league team consist of players from multiple races and multiple religions from Sydney's west. Before each game they gather in a prayer circle and do a Christian prayer followed by an Islamic prayer. Once the jersey goes on, they are all brothers, united. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/photosSMH">Twitter</a> and check out our photography club <a href="https://smh.com.au/clique">Clique</a>.
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The team discusses the game prior to heading out for warm ups and the team prayers.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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Many different backgrounds and beliefs but only one team.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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An Owls player heads to the field before their game against Cabramatta.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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The team does the Christian prayer prior to kick-off.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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The team conducts an Islamic prayer just before a Christian prayer before kick off.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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A Guildford Owl watches his team mates warm up.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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The team practices a scrum play prior to the start of the game.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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The team unites one last time before kick-off.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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A backline move is rehearsed before the game.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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The game gets underway with a strong hit-up by one of the Guildford Owl forwards and is tackled by the Cabramatta Leagues junior team.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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A break down the sideline as Cabramatta gives chase.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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The reserves bench awaits their turn.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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A clever offload by a Guildford Owls player.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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The Cabramatta forwards try to bring an Owls player to the ground.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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The Owls get back to the change room after a big win over Cabramatta 42 to 14.Credit:Christopher Pearce
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A win is a win!Credit:Christopher Pearce