Swans Scarf Etiquette

[Bas]

You should know, it was his wife driving and she was making him do it.

[Xie Shan]

Wasn't this a lesson on one of the old 'Barry Hall Hall' ads? I miss those! Poor old Barry.

[goswannie14]

Wardy, I agree with your dangling ettiquette, ie don't dangle before a game. I also have the same problem with singing the song either before the game....it will always bring about a loss.....or during the game (it may bring about a loss).

Although, having said that, I must admit I got a bit carried away after the 7th goal in 10 minutes during the 05 PF. Someone started singing and I joined in.

Ohh and after a win, I sing long and loud and dangle for all I'm worth.

[Big Al]

Swans Scarf Etiquette

You should know, it was his wife driving and she was making him do it.

Huh... Why would I know?

[Primmy]

Agree with Wardy on the Scarf ettiquette. Never dangle before the game. The footy gods don't approve. After a win you must dangle!!

Personal scarf etiquette. I've got a scarf that I wore to to the 1970 and 1977 final. Hasn't been to a game since. Its all the fault of the scarf. So once a scarf becomes a significant loser its banished. I am in a dilemma with the one I wore to the 05 GF. I wore it to the 06 GF!!

(Slow Friday clearly)

Cut it in half.

As far as cap etiquette goes, I still wear the 2004 one because it fits and it doesn't make me look like a tool.
My friend Ken wears his all day every day....that's ok. He has met lots of almostgoingtothegame provisional swannies in the course of his travels and gave the freebie tickets to one such who came last week and had such a ball they are staying in to watch the Brissie game. that was a good call by the way Swans, much appreciated
Back to my friend's cap, it loses its logo due to fading, that's when he tosses it. I think he has about 10 years supply to go.

[Swannette]

Well yes indeed. My pre 'we r the premiers' scarf was a motley rat infested thing adorned with a signature that I swear was provided by Barry hall in the pre staker days so it was much loved and a little bit not fancy. Then I got the 'hey we r the premiers just to remind u' scarf and at first it was pristine. Hmm, not so now but it is still #1 despite the fresh new freebie versions hanging in the spare room. I vote for the no hanging pre-game directive, and encourage major hanging at every opportunity after a win. On hats - my partner grabs one of 04, 05, 06 or even 09 for our regular walks and as I walk behind him along the track often think reflect on the year on the hat. Visual contact with fellow walkers occasionally results in a passing remark - if we win it's go swans, if we lose, well, it could be anything but usually involves shaking of head and gnashing of teeth. Ha, love it!!

[Swansongster]

Although, having said that, I must admit I got a bit carried away after the 7th goal in 10 minutes during the 05 PF. Someone started singing and I joined in.

You weren't the only one who joined in. One of my fondest memories of that magnificent night in '05 was the sea of Swans fans under the Southern Stand breaking into a rousing rendition.

You never know, on form, we could be there again for a stirring upset in a PF. We ARE going to beat the Pies one day.

On scarf etiquette, my personal routine is to never dangle. It must be worn proudly, stylishly and continuously from the moment I leave the house until the moment I return.

[swansrob]

I don't drive to games and I generally don't wear my scarf. Problem solved...

[Reggi]

Agree with Wardy on the Scarf ettiquette. Never dangle before the game. The footy gods don't approve. After a win you must dangle!!

Personal scarf etiquette. I've got a scarf that I wore to to the 1970 and 1977 final. Hasn't been to a game since. Its all the fault of the scarf. So once a scarf becomes a significant loser its banished. I am in a dilemma with the one I wore to the 05 GF. I wore it to the 06 GF!!

(Slow Friday clearly)

What has happened to every scarfe you have taken to Sydney? Is there a pile of them near Junee?

BTW as much as you ask the pilot they never let you put them out the window on the flight to Melb

[lwoggardner]

Point of order. At what point in the week after a win must the scarf be removed lest it be considered an in-appropriate pre-game dangle?

[goswannie14]

You weren't the only one who joined in. One of my fondest memories of that magnificent night in '05 was the sea of Swans fans under the Southern Stand breaking into a rousing rendition.
You never know, on form, we could be there again for a stirring upset in a PF. We ARE going to beat the Pies one day.

On scarf etiquette, my personal routine is to never dangle. It must be worn proudly, stylishly and continuously from the moment I leave the house until the moment I return.

We were in the same section as the Cheer squad, only about 30 rows back. When it was clear we would be in the GF my wife laughed at me, it's the only time she has ever seen me speechless.

[goswannie14]

Point of order. At what point in the week after a win must the scarf be removed lest it be considered an in-appropriate pre-game dangle?

It's only for the trip on the way home.

[Primmy]

It's only for the trip on the way home.

Agreed. Except for Office Pest Extermination when dangling scarf over computer and desk is highly acceptable. But only on a Monday, and after a GF, all week.

[Mel]

As far as cap etiquette goes, I still wear the 2004 one because it fits and it doesn't make me look like a tool.

Ah Primmy! I'm so glad I found another person with the same hat difficulties as me! All members' caps from 2005 on have not fit my head properly. They seem to come down too low over the ears or something. I've since acquired my families' 2004 caps as well as my own, so I'm well stocked for a few years to come yet.

[j s]

IF supporters of both teams dangle rush to your nearest bookie and put money on a draw.