Hall of Fame

[Big Al]

I am sorry i should have put it better as i meant for all the old South people honouring past South champs.
But Colless did say thank you to all the South people for allowing us in Sydney to be custodians of this great club for 27 years !
By the way i am entitled to my opinion just the same as your goodself.

I have no dramas at all with any of that.

[Bez]

Read my post before you comment. I heartily concur that the function should have been in Melbourne for all the reasons you state. I took exception to Bedfords assertion that Sydney people wouldn't have shown the same passion. (Bedford has since clarified the statement)

I did read your post, in fact I read the whole thread!
With all due respect mate, theres no way in the world you good Sydney folk could possibly have shown the same 'passion' as the old Bloods themselves at a Bloods Hall of fame function to honour the Bloods, I saw 80-90yr olds crying at the footage and looking at the memrobilia etc looking at our familys names, if you seen some faces on the night youd understand what this night meant to all South Melbourne Bloods! South Melbourne Football Club was our family for over 100yrs and it was a very welcome night that meant so much some of you couldnt even begin to comprehend!
Saying that I understand that your hearts in the right place and sure you guys are very passionate about our great club but bedford was right the first time and shouldnt have to justify himself to you and Im sure he meant no disrespect!
Im not trying to disrespect the good Sydney folk, but to say you would have shown equal passion is disrespectful to the Bloods ourselves, in fact it doesnt feel right to hear that from you guys believe it or not(im sure you meant no offence), again no disrespect is meant by my post as we all follow the same great team! Anyway this isnt a pissing contest, Go Bloods!

[Bez]

I have been a supporter for 23years so when someone tries to drive a wedge between Swans supporters in Sydney and Melbourne you most definitely will hear from me whether it feels right or not.

We all follow the same club and to say that Sydney supporters would not have shown the same passion, whether you intended to or not, disrespected the many passionate supporters in Sydney.

23yrs? so your a newbie, no disrespect intended mate but you will never understand our passion and heartbreak, luckily for you..
(but your posts are heart warming)

[bedford]

Is BA a supporter or a member ? nobody is trying to put a wedge between both lots of supporters. Big Al are you a member, would you have gone to a hall of fame in sydney, did you go to the team of the century in sydney, have you gone interstate for games.

[Big Al]

23yrs? so your a newbie, no disrespect intended mate but you will never understand our passion and heartbreak, luckily for you..
(but your posts are heart warming)

Unfortunately Bez you don't know my background so you can't possibly presume to know what I understand.

One thing I can assure you that we have some wonderful supporters up here in Sydney (would like more mind you) and i see the passion week in week out.

[Bez]

No ones suggesting that your passion for the Swans isnt there mate at whatever level, but passion for the 'Bloods' cant be underestimated, and to suggest the good Sydney folk would be equally as passionate about the Bloods at a Bloods Hall of Fame night is just stupid and ignorant! (but i understand what you/they meen and I love it)

[bedford]

Unfortunately Bez you don't know my background so you can't possibly presume to know what I understand.

One thing I can assure you that we have some wonderful supporters up here in Sydney (would like more mind you) and i see the passion week in week out.

Wonderful supporters or members ? the membership in Sydney is about 18,000 and falling, in Melbourne where we get 5 games it is about 8,500.

[Big Al]

Is BA a supporter or a member ? nobody is trying to put a wedge between both lots of supporters. Big Al are you a member, would you have gone to a hall of fame in sydney, did you go to the team of the century in sydney, have you gone interstate for games.

Answers to your questions (not sure of the relevance though)
Yes
Yes - wanted to go to Melb for this one but i had an unavoidable conflict
No - Team of the Century was in Melb wasn't it? (Before a Collingwood game???)
Yes - Once a year I save up enough to travel to Melb for a feast of footy

[Jewels]

Is BA a supporter or a member ? nobody is trying to put a wedge between both lots of supporters. Big Al are you a member, would you have gone to a hall of fame in sydney, did you go to the team of the century in sydney, have you gone interstate for games.

Why does answering yes to any or all of these questions make one a more passionate supporter then the other?

[bedford]

Team of the Century was in 2003 at the Convention Centre in Darling Harbour IN SYDNEY. I reckon there were as many Melbourne fans there as Sydney fans because of the passion.

[bedford]

Why does answering yes to any or all of these questions make one a more passionate supporter then the other?

Because it shows the passion, being a member commits to your club, being a person who follows a team behind a computer does not.

[woo]

refer to the membership dep as to why the membership is down....I believe they have the answers.....

I would money ont he fact that Tigers membership drops in half next year...

[Big Al]

Couldn't agree more. I'm a Victorian Swan but that stuff belongs in another era. Sure there'd be people in Sydney more passionate about the club than others but it's exactly the same down here, I can assure you.

Thanks Plugger46- says it all really.

[ScottH]

Wonderful supporters or members ? the membership in Sydney is about 18,000 and falling, in Melbourne where we get 5 games it is about 8,500.

Don't think that really matters.

I've been a supporter for many years.
I've only been a member for 5.
I still have a deep passion for the club.

I also agree with Big Al, that your first post was unnecessary.
It's post like these that rile our northern neighbours.
We are all here for the ONE reason, we don't need an US and THEM idealology.

[Big Al]

Is BA a supporter or a member ? nobody is trying to put a wedge between both lots of supporters. Big Al are you a member, would you have gone to a hall of fame in sydney, did you go to the team of the century in sydney, have you gone interstate for games.

In hindsight, I should not have answered any of these questions because they are not relevant to this discussion and I do not need to prove my passion or support to anyone.

Correct me if I'm wrong but you seem to equate longevity and financial committment with passion. Scott (one of the most passionate supporters I know) has demonstarted this to be False. Also my 7 year old nephew who joined up this year loves the Swans and enjoys going to the football with his loud uncle. Is his passion in question?

As Scott said it's a shame we have supporters on both sides of the border who seem to have an US and THEM mentality. Look at the 2005 Grand Final banner, this is what the all our supporters should be about.