I'm already sick of Blue and White and I'm sure it's going to get worse

[Cher]

Every second shop is decorated, houses are decorated, the Darby horse is painted in blue and white stripes (normally he wears footy socks) even saw a lollypop lady this afternoon wearing a blue and white wig.
Arrgghhh!! I've had enough! I'm sure it will get worse!

Go Cats! (well I live here, if I value my life I better at least pretend to barrack for them for two weeks)

[Glenn]

Cher I think it is time to consider a move away from the yokels down there.

[AnnieH]

Maybe, JUST MAYBE, they'll get beaten this weekend.

Can you imagine it???
They'd go off like a prawn head in your hubcaps.

[Plugger46]

EASILY my most hated team in the competition, followed by Hawthorn then St.Kilda. Unfortunately all three sides are still in the finals

[Cher]

I've got a bit of a soft spot for St Kilda, but can't help but want Geelong to win the premiership again. It really is good to live in a town where just about everyone is happy for a couple of weeks!

[Wardy]

I've got a bit of a soft spot for St Kilda, but can't help but want Geelong to win the premiership again. It really is good to live in a town where just about everyone is happy for a couple of weeks!

thats really it isnt it - last years win had such an effect on the place - for the first time in a long time there was something to be really happy about. Geelong has its problems, like any other centre, but this really brought the town together - and to my mind there is nothing wrong with that.

Newcastle went off when they won the rugby league GF a few years back - hopefully it will be the Sharkies turn this year - the Shire will go banana's!!!

[AnnieH]

thats really it isnt it - last years win had such an effect on the place - for the first time in a long time there was something to be really happy about. Geelong has its problems, like any other centre, but this really brought the town together - and to my mind there is nothing wrong with that.

Newcastle went off when they won the rugby league GF a few years back - hopefully it will be the Sharkies turn this year - the Shire will go banana's!!!

Wardy, it's the shoire.

[Wardy]

Wardy, it's the shoire.

No No No not from my side - its the "shire" with nasal slightly clipped "i" we dont call it the Shoire - that is for those from Waterfall - Helensburgh - they are "a little bit country"!! we are a that teenzy weenzy bit posher!!!

[j s]

No No No not from my side - its the "shire" with nasal slightly clipped "i" we dont call it the Shoire - that is for those from Waterfall - Helensburgh - they are "a little bit country"!! we are a that teenzy weenzy bit posher!!!

Only when you have the "posh frock" on.

[Wardy]

Only when you have the "posh frock" on.

correct - I wear my posh frock to the shops all the time! So the shire will be decked out in the Sharkies Black, White and Blue - I'm sure the Cronulla club anthem will be played to the masses as well. It was recorded in a local Scout Hall when the club was established in 1967 - amazing how the melodic tones of an out of tune piano doing a rendition of "Up Up Cronulla the boys in the black white and blue" has stood the test of time.

[Glenn]

All relative, what is posh in the Shire would be bogan on the North Shore.

[j s]

All relative, what is posh in the Shire would be bogan on the North Shore.

Typical Western Suburbs pretence Glenn!

[Glenn]

Typical Western Suburbs pretence Glenn!

Isn't your Soy Decafe Latte getting cold?

[Darren Thomson]

You know I lived in Quakers Hill where I laid bricks and slung mud for a living, then moved to Manly where I surfed and, what else did I do for that ten years? That's right, surfed more. People, no different, except for the pretentious and they can be found anywhere, even on a dung heap. Swans fans on the other hand are always nice to be around

[Wardy]

You know I lived in Quakers Hill where I laid bricks and slung mud for a living, then moved to Manly where I surfed and, what else did I do for that ten years? That's right, surfed more. People, no different, except for the pretentious and they can be found anywhere, even on a dung heap. Swans fans on the other hand are always nice to be around

I dont even know how the thing about "the Shire" even started - but it was well over 40 years ago - for me though its where my family is and I have the best memories there - I grew up there - took off when I was 19 and about 12 years ago I returned and havent left. I have lived inner west (Lilyfield) just as it was becoming a bit trendy in the early 80's and loved it, moved to North Shore for a while and loved that too, lived in Melbourne for 3 years , loved it, and Tamworth for 5 years - and really loved that. So I guess it doesnt matter where you live, as long make a go of things, do your best, and try and have a happy life. basically what you get out of life is in direct proportion to what you put into it.

So I reckon that Geelong would be a pretty good place to be living around about now - the atmosphere would be a happy one . Sure you will be sick of seeing Blue and White, but if the Cats take the flag again - why not join in the celebrations.

Of course if was Collingwood - then none of the above would apply