Red and White People!

[lachlanc]

I was naturally gutted - as i'm sure everyone else was too - when Kirk went up to speak for us all. But I loved his words re. Red and White People, those who had been with us for years, and those who had just joined. It made me proud to be a Red and White Person, and even though I'm still spewing about it all, I remembered all the fun, excitement, and pleasure in following the Swans/Bloods whatever you call them. As a fan, I feel my team has really delivered over the last decade or plus, and its been a great ride. In my case, I've been a Swans fans after moving from SA to NSW in the earlly ninetees, and know that everyone has their own story re. how they came to be a fan. I would hope that we are all Red and White People, and will continue to support this fabulous team as they boot up for 07. They've delivered great entertainment to us all, not to mention fostering a brilliant feeling of teamwork/togetherness/community which is at the heart of all great footy clubs. It would be unworthy/cheap/churlish for people to abandon them now, when they've almost taken us successfully to the pinnacle two years in a row. We need to unite, cherish what we've built and get out there and barrack for them just as hard next year! Hope you are all with with me on that!

[AussieAnge]

Re: Red and White People!

Originally posted by lachlanc
I was naturally gutted - as i'm sure everyone else was too - when Kirk went up to speak for us all. But I loved his words re. Red and White People, those who had been with us for years, and those who had just joined. It made me proud to be a Red and White Person, and even though I'm still spewing about it all, I remembered all the fun, excitement, and pleasure in following the Swans/Bloods whatever you call them. As a fan, I feel my team has really delivered over the last decade or plus, and its been a great ride. In my case, I've been a Swans fans after moving from SA to NSW in the earlly ninetees, and know that everyone has their own story re. how they came to be a fan. I would hope that we are all Red and White People, and will continue to support this fabulous team as they boot up for 07. They've delivered great entertainment to us all, not to mention fostering a brilliant feeling of teamwork/togetherness/community which is at the heart of all great footy clubs. It would be unworthy/cheap/churlish for people to abandon them now, when they've almost taken us successfully to the pinnacle two years in a row. We need to unite, cherish what we've built and get out there and barrack for them just as hard next year! Hope you are all with with me on that!

Count me in.

[satchmopugdog]

Well done to show such passion at this time. I am still at the feeling numb stage and hoping it is a bad dream.I haven't the energy to do what you have done. Good onya.

[Big Al]

Sensational Post Laclanc.

My Signature sums up my feelings.

[woo]

as someone who used to sit through the 100 point odd loss's in old days, believe me losing a grand final is WAY better....its all about being there

soak it up guys..soak it up....

[graystar]

Count me in.

[anniswan]

In ten years 3 grand finals, only two years out of the finals. 2 Grand Finals back to back, a grand final win. We are no Hawthorn of the 80's but it beats being a Collingwood supporter.

[lachlanc]

absolutely right, this is what i meant when i put this thread up. Yes, it would have been great to win Saturday - and i'm still mourning the fact that we didn't do it - but hey we've had a lot to get excited about along the way. And just because we didn't win yesterday doesn't mean we should jump off the ride now.

[Bas]

Originally posted by lachlanc
absolutely right, this is what i meant when i put this thread up. Yes, it would have been great to win Saturday - and i'm still mourning the fact that we didn't do it - but hey we've had a lot to get excited about along the way. And just because we didn't win yesterday doesn't mean we should jump off the ride now.

Bigger and better next year, No premierships hangovers.

[Bazman]

Like many other Swans supporters im also numb but I can?t give these guys away. I live in Melbourne and had never seen a South Melbourne game so im a dead set Sydney supporter and that?s forever. People ask me the same question WHY don?t know just love watching them play and that includes yesterday, disappointed yes, numb yes, proud you bet. New car sticker for next year ?SWANS in ?07 BIGGER BETTER STRONGER?.

[Triple B]

but it beats being a Collingwood supporter.

Following the Swans in the early 90's wpuld beat being a Collingwood supporter !!!

[madcow]

GREAT POST lachlanc Ihaven't watched any news since the GF but I hope the boys got a great reception in Sydney as I was at Albert Park and it was a truly amazing sight - so many swans people keeping the faith celebrating our team and their courage - again a great post!!!

[swantastic]

Originally posted by madcow
GREAT POST lachlanc Ihaven't watched any news since the GF but I hope the boys got a great reception in Sydney as I was at Albert Park and it was a truly amazing sight - so many swans people keeping the faith celebrating our team and their courage - again a great post!!!

Agree Madcow AP was good and BTW great post lachlanc.

[is2SWaNz]

Thanks lachlanc! You've really ignited me. For 3 days straight, i'm depressed. Reminding me about the Red and White people supporters, it really does make me proud. A motivational post! thanks...

[LittleSchneider]

Count me in too.

I am still tossing up whether I can deal with the pain of watching the reply or whether to not watch it ever again.... that final quater was something special.