South Melbourne question.

[swantastic]

But they are the Sydney Swans Reserves.

To be honest, I wouldn't mind.

You cant have a team in the VFL called the Sydney Swans,but Swans reserves would be alright.

[Triple B]

You cant have a team in the VFL called the Sydney Swans,but Swans reserves would be alright.

Why not, wasn't a problem in the early/mid 80's.

[Big Al]

Couldn't care less what they're called as long as we start getting some decent competition for our reseves. Playing in the ACT league has become a disadvantage to the club.

[ScottH]

You cant have a team in the VFL called the Sydney Swans,but Swans reserves would be alright.

Why not, wasn't a problem in the early/mid 80's.

Exactly, 8 years worth of a Sydney team in a VFL!

[Layby]

Bloody hell that chip on the shoulder must be heavy

[robbieando]

If we were to get a stand-alone team in the VFL to use for our Reserves Team, I would think the last thing to think about would be the Name. I wouldn't buy a "South Melbourne" VFL Membership on its own, rather I would just pick what games I go to (depending on the fixture and other events like you know the Swans Seniors playing at a different venue). If the club included it in the Membership package at extra cost I wouldn't be too fussed.

But the name is the last issue I think should be considered. For starters, where would the VFL team play (Sydney or Melbourne, and I believe it should be Sydney), the cost and coaching staff of the VFL team to help with junior development.

As for names, I doubt having Sydney Swans would be an issue for the VFL considering they have the Tasmanian Devils, so that open's the way for the club keeping the name (and keeping the anti-SM people happy) and basing the club and playing home games in Sydney at the SCG (but most like not as curtain raisers).

The name would have no bearing on my decision on NOT buying a membership.

[goswannie14]

You cant have a team in the VFL called the Sydney Swans,but Swans reserves would be alright.

Why not, the VFL includes a side from Tassie.

[swantastic]

Why not, the VFL includes a side from Tassie.

It just doesn't sound right.

[Bloody Hell]

Bloody hell that chip on the shoulder must be heavy

In the "to be honest - I don't really care" kind of way?

[stellation]

Well if all the Melbourne members had that ridiculous attitude then the Swans would lose 10000 members.So if i look at it from your perspective why should i buy a Swans membership for the 2008 season since i have nothing to gain from it.

I've read over that a couple of times and I still don't quite get it