Manly's Aloiai adds support to NRL-wide Respect Round

Manly's Josh Aloiai (c) has thrown his weight behind the prospect of an NRL Respect Round. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Manly prop Josh Aloiai has backed the idea of a Respect Round, giving the first indication he would be prepared to play if such a fixture was inserted into the NRL's calendar.

Aloiai created headlines last year when he was one of seven Sea Eagles who refused to wear the club's rainbow jersey on religious grounds.