When “culture” is turned into a commodity that is successfully financialised, it soon ceases to be a culture in any real sense; it’s a product.

Cultures change when leaders make decisions that certain conduct is incompatible with membership of the organisation – and back those decisions with consequences.

Sydney will need to heed clearly the disappointment, disbelief, and anger being felt by the general fan base and what it has done to the reputation of the club more generally.