Stand by Goodes

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The T-shirts (and RWO) got a mention in the Fairfax papers thanks to Margo (? I'm assuming)

Swell of support for Adam Goodes as Sydney Swans play Adelaide Crows at SCG

[stevoswan]

The T-shirts (and RWO) got a mention in the Fairfax papers thanks to Margo (? I'm assuming)

Swell of support for Adam Goodes as Sydney Swans play Adelaide Crows at SCG

What a powerful day.......it's heartwarming, tear up stuff. It has been an emotional week. I don't care where we end up this year, well I really do, but I know one thing, I love my club......

[Margo]

Yep, a fabulous day !!! 'The shirts were great, the mood was great, and the game !!!!! Every player was awesome. I think Jetta has come of age. I only hope that Adam knows everything that happened tonight and the strength of feeling from so many. He just has to come back.

That video that was played before the game was beautifully produced and so emotional, the standing ovation at 7min into Q3 was amazing, Mickey O in No. 37, so many great moments after a truly bad week.

[Melbourne_Blood]

So much love for all that took part in the 37 t shirts, and the day in general. Sounds like it was beautiful , and would've loved to have been there. Bravo, you wonderful humans.

[baskin]

ktigers your idea was brilliant and generosity amazing. I am Melbourne based and would love to purchase a shirt. Are you in a position to do another run of shirts but for people to purchase. I have also spoken to a number of Sydney based members who missed out and would have purchased one on the day if they were available.

My family are heading to the Geelong game next week and want to show our support in that special way.


On another note, I think that as supporters we can't stop at just the one game. We need to continue this loud and proud support at every game for the rest of the season whether Goodesy returns to play or not.

[Sandridge]

Have posted this on the match thread but have realised it's better placed here.

As a Melbourne based member who felt a bit helpless yesterday, I want to send sincere thanks to the 40,000 who went to the game yesterday and showed, in no uncertain terms, how the whole Swans family feels about Adam Goodes.

The signs, the t-shirts, the cheers, the minute of applause - magnificent! You stood up for a legend of our club and you stood up against racism and bullying.

Thank you for so beautifully expressing how you- and those of us who couldn't be there yesterday - feel about Goodesy and what he has been forced to endure.

GO THE MIGHTY BLOODS!

[annew]

KTigers your incredibly generous gesture has been much appreciated. They went in a flash, and so many people made a point of asking us to thank you. We still have people walking up to ask if we have any more left.

Thanks, thanks, thanks.

I had a T Shirt and I too want to say thanks - should we wear them when Adam plays his next home game?

[annew]

I havent been on here for a few days so didn't even know you were doing this but can I say WOW WOW WOW!!!! They looked fantastic!!! You are all to be commended for your efforts - Ktigers Go Swannies, Margo, Liz & others - you are all fabulous and thank you for all you did today - it was brilliant!!!

Sums it up and I totally totally agree with this. What a great atmosphere let's replicate it when Adam plays his next home game.

[goswannies]

Yes, please, someone send a pic! Micky O wearing his would be great! Anything......

Here you go!

[Agent 86]

Oh for gods sake people....... Am I the only one here who is thinking,, Riiiiiiight, here we have a mature, athletic, rich, sportsman, who is now sooking because opposition fans are booing him? Give me a break... Did Barry Hall give a @@@@? Mickey O ? No.
Adam has been one of my all time favorite Swannies apart from Mickey and Baz and Nicky Davis, but Goodsey has strayed into the political arena that I dont think he should have gone.

My humble advise to Adam............ Apologies to that little girl from Collingwood. All will be forgiven mate..............

Respect your right to voice your opinion, but can't see how fighting back against racism has anything to do with politics (unless, perhaps, you're suggesting our government has racist policies ;-)).

[Big Al]

The T-shirts were an inspired and brilliant initiate.

A gentlemen who sits a couple of seats away from me organised a whole heap of those large Thank You cards and distributed them among the crowd. When they made there way back he'd accumulated upward of 2000 thank you messages which will make there way to Goodsey.

Love this club and love our supporters.

Better stop posting before the damn pollen starts making my eyes water again.

[Doctor]

What an amazing day it was, and so incredible that Lewis Jetta kicked the opening goal. It was also wonderful to see players from other teams in other matches doing their own celebrations or demonstration, as that's where the statements will really hit home. The energy, the unity and the power of commitment to the cause and to Goodesy from everyone there, Crows fans included, was so incredible. The video countdown before the game and the minute's applause in the 3rd quarter were phenomenal. It's days like yesterday where it's such a privilege to be part of the Swans family. 38,690 people there yesterday, and many more watching who couldn't be there, have all bought into this and I'm so proud.

[mcs]

So proud of how our supporters stood up and showed their appreciation in so many ways for the champion that Goodesy is, both on and off the field.

Really helped put some faith back into the AFL footy world for me yesterday - I have been really down this week seeing what has been sprouting out of the mouths of a vocal minority. But to see so many yesterday, stand up and support our champion, not just from within our club, was fantastic.

Yesterday reminded me also, win lose or draw, just how much I love our club and those passionate faithful that follow it. The one minute countdown with the footage of Goodesy's career was absolutely superb - the feeling during that is right up there with the great moments I've been lucky to witness from this club - really gave me Goosebumps. And the minutes applause in the 3rd quarter topped it off.

Well done the crows fans as well - superb from them as well

[stevoswan]

Here you go!

Thank you, great pic. To see the joy on Micks face, after such a challenging week for him and his mate Goodesy is just really heartwarming stuff! Feel the love Adam and Mickey, and all the other indigenous players in the league. We, the Swans are fully inclusive, and it makes me happy and proud to support them. When you pick a club to support as a kid, you don't really know why, 'Dad barracked for them', 'they were strong at the time' etc, but you don't have a crystal ball. I am so glad my Dad barracked for them, and I followed his passion. A truly wonderful club....so proud. PS; How good did those T-shirts look. Never has something so simple sent such a strong message. Great stuff KTigers and all who assisted.

[RogueSwan]

Oh for gods sake people....... Am I the only one here who is thinking,, Riiiiiiight, here we have a mature, athletic, rich, sportsman, who is now sooking because opposition fans are booing him? Give me a break... Did Barry Hall give a @@@@? Mickey O ? No...............

Having a sook? He has been out and out bullied. No one should have to put up with prejudiced booing. It would drive many to breaking point well before a strong man like Adam.

So proud of how our supporters stood up and showed their appreciation in so many ways for the champion that Goodesy is, both on and off the field.
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I am sure many have seen clips like this Fans stand by Adam but do you think the clip was edited on purpose to be thirty seven seconds long?

Those of you who like Wil Anderson should take a listen to his latest TOFOP (FOFOP) podcast with Dave Anthony. Their first topic is about Goodesy and it is great to hear a point of few from a supporter of a different team.