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New Sydney point clappers or old true 'bloods' fans, coming out of the woodwork...
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46I think Sydney has the bigger bandwagon0%27I think Melbourne has the bigger bandwagon0%19 -
I have gone with the Melbourne bandwagoners (taking into account the relative sizes normally of the Sydney and Melbourne fanbases).I knew him as a gentle young man, I cannot say for sure the reasons for his decline
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well...... a point's better than nothing!then again, i think it would be worth trying 15-16 players on field so what would i knowComment
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Banwagoner!!!Originally posted by timthefish
well...... a point's better than nothing!Comment
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care for some chardonnay?Originally posted by ScottH
Banwagoner!!!then again, i think it would be worth trying 15-16 players on field so what would i knowComment
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Don't spill any on your leather coat!!!Originally posted by timthefish
care for some chardonnay?Comment
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oh don't worry, i can always mop it up with my tartan scarf....Originally posted by ScottH
Don't spill any on your leather coat!!!then again, i think it would be worth trying 15-16 players on field so what would i knowComment
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What! I'm using my tartan scarf as a dashboard throwrug in the Range Rover.Originally posted by timthefish
oh don't worry, i can always mop it up with my tartan scarf....Comment
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This poll is hilarious & pointless but bound to cause controversy as per the below comments......
In Melbourne you see people of all backgrounds, ages and classes going to games year in year out, whereas in the 15-20 games I have been to over the years in Sydney there is a large or small crowd of so-called elite & beautufil people of middle to upper class backgrounds usually in the 20-35 years old bracket going to games depending on whether the Swans are winning or losing.......
The above may be an exaggerated generalisation however, friends of opposing clubs who make the trip up to Sydney with myself notice the difference more than myself I am afraid......
One particular incident about the Sydney crowds that caused amusement among opposing supporter friends of mine was back in 1997 when the Swans played the Cats in front of a record crowd in Round 22, whereby certain stages in the game the Swans were performing badly and the roar of "Sydneeeeeeyyy, Sydneeeeeeyyy, Sydneeeeeeyyyy" was heard around the ground to cheer the Swans on to victory. The boys thought fair enough, it is a home game for the Swans however, when they realised that the roar of "Sydneeeeeeyyy, Sydneeeeeeyyy, Sydneeeeeeyyyy" was coming from about 10 or so large speakers situated 20m in from the boundary around the ground the laughter and mirth from the boys convinced myself that the bandwagon was in full swing among the crowd.
This situation wouldn't happen in Melbourne, as we are a resilient lot well educated in the game with an innate understanding of when to cheer the boys onwards to victory.....
Although, I love nothing more than a full house at the SCG, the Swans in winning form and the crowd roaring "Sydneeeeeeyyy, Sydneeeeeeyyy, Sydneeeeeeyyyy" to lift the team to victory or acknowledge there winning form accordingly.....Well somebody told me, You had a boyfriend, Who looks like a girlfriend,That I had in February of last year, It's not confidential, I've got potential
Somebody told me, The Killers, Hot Fuss, 2004.Comment
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You're right. It is an exaggerated generalisation.Originally posted by cressakel
In Melbourne you see people of all backgrounds, ages and classes going to games year in year out, whereas in the 15-20 games I have been to over the years in Sydney there is a large or small crowd of so-called elite & beautufil people of middle to upper class backgrounds usually in the 20-35 years old bracket going to games depending on whether the Swans are winning or losing.......
The above may be an exaggerated generalisation however, friends of opposing clubs who make the trip up to Sydney with myself notice the difference more than myself I am afraid......
When you have some stereotypical idea in your mind, it is normal to seek out evidence to support the stereotype. That's the way our imperfect brains tend to work. And once you notice a few examples that apparently confirm your stereotype, you conclude it is, indeed, fact.
The reality is that the regular Sydney crowds (of 30,000 or so) are extremely varied in age and background, probably as varied as the subset of supporters of any club in any city. If you were to go to lots of home games, wander round the ground before and after games, talk to people etc you would realise this.
There probably are a slightly higher proportion of newcomers to the game at Sydney games than at Melbourne games, but that is natural for a game that is still very much a niche sport. 'Newbies' are, however, a relatively small proportion of any given crowd and in any case, every new supporter has to start somewhere.Comment
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Similiarly, look at any coverage of a Pies game and the cameras will keep cutting to the hairy hillbillies or no-teeth idiots in black and white in the crowd.
No wait, that's a description of everyone in black and white at every game.Comment
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Of course it is a generalisation, I think it is nigh on impossible to interview and/or ask every single supporter at an afl game involving the Swans all sorts of questions and then evaulate if they are a "bandwagon supporter" - which is a loosely termed nothing generalisaton in the first instance. That is why I started my post with "This poll is hilarious and pointless..."Originally posted by liz
You're right. It is an exaggerated generalisation.
When you have some stereotypical idea in your mind, it is normal to seek out evidence to support the stereotype. That's the way our imperfect brains tend to work. And once you notice a few examples that apparently confirm your stereotype, you conclude it is, indeed, fact.
The reality is that the regular Sydney crowds (of 30,000 or so) are extremely varied in age and background, probably as varied as the subset of supporters of any club in any city. If you were to go to lots of home games, wander round the ground before and after games, talk to people etc you would realise this.
There probably are a slightly higher proportion of newcomers to the game at Sydney games than at Melbourne games, but that is natural for a game that is still very much a niche sport. 'Newbies' are, however, a relatively small proportion of any given crowd and in any case, every new supporter has to start somewhere.Well somebody told me, You had a boyfriend, Who looks like a girlfriend,That I had in February of last year, It's not confidential, I've got potential
Somebody told me, The Killers, Hot Fuss, 2004.Comment
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As Swans supporters we always try and pick out the bandwagoner, cut them down and elevate ourselves as "true" supporters. Sure, some bandwagoners are annoying and they'll argue with you that it is a penalty and not a free kick, but I think it is time that we embrace the new supporters and help them along the way with their knowledge of the game. The Sydney Bandwagon is the Collingwood Army. I think it is time that we create our own termanology for our band of supporters as a whole - whether a "true" supporter or bandwagoner - and embrace anyone who has interest in the Swans rather than alienate anyone.C'mon Chels!Comment
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This is wrong on so many levels.Originally posted by penga
The Sydney Bandwagon is the Collingwood Army.
I'd much rather call us Swans fans the Red Army. We do have a coach following a Five Year Plan."Unbelievable!" -- Nick Davis leaves his mark on the 2005 semi finalComment
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My sister and her husband finally jumped on board earlier in the year and they live in Sydney. She said "why shouldn't I support the team that represents my city" which I bagged her for but it's a good sign!Comment
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