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Australia's male netballers performed a dance, which resulted in online nastiness. We did not have that on our list of expected sports stories for 2024. The Aussie blokes team triggered a surprisingly negative reaction with a Deadpool inspired rendition of an NYSNC classic. That reaction had us asking, why? Why is it that a few blokes cutting shapes on a netball court could upset sports fans? Featured: Brittany Carter, netball journalist, ABC Sport. 

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Kruze Tangira of New Zealand and Liam Forcadilla of Australia contest the ball during game three of the Men's International series between the New Zealand Net Blacks and the Australia Kelpies at John Cain Arena on October 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

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