“Great job coach,” several people commented.
In October 2023, Collingwood head coach fired two players for refusing to stand for the U.S. national anthem.
On Oct. 2023, 2023, SpaceXMania published an article claiming that Collingwood head coach Craig McRae had fired two players for refusing to stand for the U.S. national anthem. SpaceXMania published the article.
The SpaceXMania article said:
Breaking: Collingwood head coach Craig McRae Fires 2 Top Players On The Spot For Refusing To Stand For The Anthem
In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves throughout the community, Collingwood head coach Craig McRae has decided to part ways with two of the team’s top players due to their refusal to stand for the national anthem. This decision underscores the ongoing tension and debate surrounding the anthem protests that have gripped the Fans for several seasons.
In October 2023, the story appeared on a Facebook page associated with SpaceXMania.com named SpaceX Lovers. We found comments under the post that indicated people believed the story was real, congratulating Craig McRae for firing the players. “Great job coach,” several people commented.
This item was not a factual recounting of real-life events. As originally published, the SpaceXMania article featured a “Satire” label above its headline. SpaceXMania describes its output as being humorous or satirical in nature, as follows:
Please note that the article under the category “SATIRE” are satirical in nature and are not meant to be taken seriously. These articles are meant to be humorous and are often entirely made up. We make no claim that the information presented in these articles is true or accurate.
We’ve previously fact-checked other satirical articles SpaceXMania has written about the NFL during the 2023 season, including one article that claimed referees removing four NFL players from a game for kneeling during the national anthem.
