Sculpture Of A Sydney Swans Legend

[Primmy]

I just saw that cup waved aloft with the ribbons and Roosy's pose and just could hear in my head "Here it is!". In between the low escalators into the Victor Trumper stand, on the first level above the ground looking out at us Swans. Its a cracker and it invokes every triumphant emotion, its close to the entrance to the Club rooms, it is easily seen from the Avenue, just look right and upwards at Gate E, and its a constant and permanent reminder that the Swans are part of the SCG. Love it.

[top40]

The statue of Roos is tucked away at the rear of the Victor Trumper Stand, so it's a safe bet that most visitors to the SCG won't even see it. I didn't even realise it was Roos when I walked past it! Why was it placed there?

Strongly disagree.

I sit directly opposition the Victor Trumper in the far away Bradman Stand. But I still have to walk past it to get to the Bradman Stand. I suggest that unless you are a SCG member, come what may, if you are going to the Sydney Cricket Ground, you have to go through that entrance, and will see the sculpture of Roosey and and 2005 Premiership Cup.

If on the other hand, you are a cricket fan, you will NOT see the sculptures of either Ritchie Benaud or Fred Spofforth unless you are a SCG member. They are tuck away behind the SCG Members Stand.

Where were you suggesting the Paul Roos sculpture should go?

[Reggi]

How did they manage to get his two sons out of the sculpture?

[AnnieH]

How did they manage to get his two sons out of the sculpture?

Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Started the day with a larf.
You can't beat that.

[Cheer Squad]

How did they manage to get his two sons out of the sculpture?

Brilliant!

[Cheer Squad]

Strongly disagree.

I sit directly opposition the Victor Trumper in the far away Bradman Stand. But I still have to walk past it to get to the Bradman Stand. I suggest that unless you are a SCG member, come what may, if you are going to the Sydney Cricket Ground, you have to go through that entrance, and will see the sculpture of Roosey and and 2005 Premiership Cup.

If on the other hand, you are a cricket fan, you will NOT see the sculptures of either Ritchie Benaud or Fred Spofforth unless you are a SCG member. They are tuck away behind the SCG Members Stand.

Where were you suggesting the Paul Roos sculpture should go?

Somewhere more noticeable. Perhaps in front of the SCG, where the general public could see it, regardless of whether or not they go inside? It's quite easy to miss seeing it where it's located, especially if the crowd going into the ground obstructs your view.

But then, obstructed viewing is an SCG-specialty, isn't it?

[Primmy]

Somewhere more noticeable. Perhaps in front of the SCG, where the general public could see it, regardless of whether or not they go inside? It's quite easy to miss seeing it where it's located, especially if the crowd going into the ground obstructs your view.

But then, obstructed viewing is an SCG-specialty, isn't it?

Well, it is in fact the SCG - Sydney Cricket Ground - so its kind of amazing we have a visible sculpture of a footballing triumph! Other than Yabby, the others are tucked in and around buildings right inside. I am happy its in a secure place, very near the Swans Club entrace, and is there for all to see even if it takes a fractional effort. Perhaps we should all chip in for a red spotlight?

[Primmy]

How did they manage to get his two sons out of the sculpture?

Oh and Hoot!!!!!!

[Jewels]

I think it's brilliant and totally agree that it celebrates a great moment in our history rather then one particular person.
I think the location is perfect. I sit in the Noble and when I read it would be in the Trumper, thought I wouldn't get to see it until the cricket, but as we were walking back to the car, you can clearly see it from the footpath and clearly make out what it is in tribute to.
The nice security lady let us go in and have a close look and I must admit, facially it's VERY generic!

[dimelb]

How did they manage to get his two sons out of the sculpture?

LOVL!

[giant]

Anyone else think the sculpture was, well, kinda awful? Looked like a random bloke with nice slacks and poor teeth.

[ScottH]

How did they manage to get his two sons out of the sculpture?

Photoshop, of course.

[top40]

Anyone else think the sculpture was, well, kinda awful? Looked like a random bloke with nice slacks and poor teeth.

There was a photo of the Tony Lockett sculpture in the Sun-Herald. Remember, this was the work of art rejected. I didn't think it was too bad at all comparable to the Paul Roos one on display.

I hope THIS TIME Plugger makes a successful comeback, and we see a sculpture of him sometime in the near future. There is nothing worse than being told you're IN, and then find out your OUT, simply because the artist wasn't good enough in the eyes of the benefactor.

[ItsAllGoodes]

They really do need to find a new sculptor/ess
The ones at the MCG you can at least work out who they are...actually they are way better than that!!!
The Lockett one and the Roos one are awful in terms of likeness
Although i think the holding up of the cup is a totally appropriate subject

[Primmy]

The original Plugger one had him kicking at the drop of the ball (including the ball) with his eyes in the distance. He NEVER took his eyes off the ball to the drop - once the ball left his boot he followed the line. It was all wrong, and they were right in saying it was not acceptable.
He is a champion goal kicker and it was sculptured as if he was someone who had never kicked a ball in his life.

Now just as a counterpoint. Anyone notice the Roosy statue has no bum to speak of? Its not right really, but the pose is right. That statue is a capture of the moment, and it works. Its not particularly a portrait of the man which is just as well because its not quite there. But the most important bit is. The moment in time and the emotion.