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FF:SA why the Sydney swans?

Discussion in 'Oceania Discussion Boards' started by beezel26, Aug 20, 2005.

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  1. beezel26

    beezel26 Jedi Master star 7

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    seriously, I am checking up on AFL and I realized the Sydney club is the swans.

    thats not manly at all. And AF isnt an easy sport. Its rough as hell. At least in the US they get padding. its such a sissy name for a manly club.

    Oh and the Adelaide Crows are cool. The other teams arent bad names.


    You know perhaps someone with an imperial stormtrooper uniform could paste a symbol of the crows on their shoulder to show support for the team.

     
  2. Aiel

    Aiel Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    [face_thinking] You know I never really thought about that, they used to be South Melbourne but I'm not sure if the Swan was their emblem back then.

    Oh yes, you want to get anywhere in this town, be a Crows supporter. I've been one since they started, but beware the dark, lame side coloured teal and black, they be known as, Port Power...

    Ewww.

    Carn' Crows!

    I'll see if I can get you that info BZ.

    Edit:

    Here ya go, you see the state emblem of Western Australia is the black swan [Native to Australia] so:

    Jack Rohan and Archie Crofts set out to rebuild the club's playing stocks. With their hands tied locally, they turned their eyes to the rich talent that was available in Western Australia. Playing a good level of footy and a regular job with Crofts Stores were used to lure players over to Melbourne.

    This is apparently how South got the nickname of the Swans, as with so many Western Australian's in the side, a member of the press once branded us 'The Swans', and the name stuck. Their base at the Lake Oval is also believed to have played a part in the nickname of the Swans sticking.


     
  3. beezel26

    beezel26 Jedi Master star 7

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    I read the info and history on the team. I know they were the south melbourne swans but seriously, did someone stand up and say. Seriously do we need to be the Swans.

    What about the South melbourne crocs. Or maybe the Sydney spiders. Thats going to really cause fear in the hearts of the competition.

     
  4. beezel26

    beezel26 Jedi Master star 7

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    I saw the port power. There not too bad. The teal isnt the best but oh well.

    but just because the swan is the state bird doesnt mean you have to use the name.

     
  5. Quinten_JarVos

    Quinten_JarVos Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Essendon is the team you want

    Okay there going crap this year but were in the finals once every 3 - 4 years and were one of the most sucessful teams in AFL History
     
  6. Dark-Lord_Alf

    Dark-Lord_Alf Beloved Member of the SA Fan Force 1979-2013 star 4

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    Just remember the bet that was made.

    If the Dons don't make it into the top 8......

    Quinten has to wear 1 of Guri's Padme Costumes and act out the scene the costume was made for.

    If they do..... somehow....... I wear one.
     
  7. Quinten_JarVos

    Quinten_JarVos Jedi Padawan star 4

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    See DLA... lol this is where certain private conversations come into play :p
     
  8. Obi-Wan_Toddi

    Obi-Wan_Toddi Former SAFF CR star 6

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    Oh this soooo has to be filmed!! *LOL*
     
  9. Dark-Lord_Alf

    Dark-Lord_Alf Beloved Member of the SA Fan Force 1979-2013 star 4

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    I wanted Quinten to walk down rundle mall with it on.

    He nearly took my head off at the suggestion.

    Some people........
     
  10. Obi-Wan_Toddi

    Obi-Wan_Toddi Former SAFF CR star 6

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  11. Darth_Meanders

    Darth_Meanders Jedi Master star 5

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    You don't want to get chased by an angry swan Beez. Seriously! They're almost as bad as the drop bears. I mean, Brisbane used to be known as the Brisbane Bears, but they had to tone that down to something less aggressive - like the Lions.
     
  12. evil-incarnate

    evil-incarnate Jedi Youngling star 7

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    If you want to follow a MANLY team, you want to follow, the KANGAROOS, North Melbourne.


    Go the shinboners......
     
  13. Adalia-Durron

    Adalia-Durron WNU/Costume/Props/EUC Mod. star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    GOTHECROWS!!
     
  14. beezel26

    beezel26 Jedi Master star 7

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    I like the colors.

    I just hope the games will be good when I go to them.
     
  15. Obi-Wan_Toddi

    Obi-Wan_Toddi Former SAFF CR star 6

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    There is no such thing as a bad game of AFL!! It's all good! :D
     
  16. evil-incarnate

    evil-incarnate Jedi Youngling star 7

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    Well....
    seems the name may not be "manly"


    but the team was good enuf to make the GF !
     
  17. Suvlaco

    Suvlaco Jedi Master star 1

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    Mar 13, 2005
    You can't have 'AFL' and 'good' in the same sentence. It defies logic.
     
  18. Obi-Wan_Toddi

    Obi-Wan_Toddi Former SAFF CR star 6

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    91,000 plus at the MCG ... 4 million watching on TV, does that defy logic too?? Get over yourself, young one!:rolleyes: [face_talk_hand]
     
  19. evil-incarnate

    evil-incarnate Jedi Youngling star 7

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    Obviously not built for sport, eh Suv ......

    more of an academic ?
     
  20. TK1571

    TK1571 Jedi Knight star 5

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    Sep 10, 2003
    i aint wearing any patches or stickers to show support any of these teams..

    Only team i support is the IMPERIALS
     
  21. evil-incarnate

    evil-incarnate Jedi Youngling star 7

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    Your devotion has been noted & shall be rewarded.....
     
  22. TYKEN_BLADE

    TYKEN_BLADE Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Hey Beez join me in saying
    that FOOT BALL SUX...........

    I am part of a minority but we are growing
     
  23. DarkDisciple

    DarkDisciple Jedi Knight star 5

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    Foot Ball Sux :D

    I agree :p
     
  24. Obi-Wan_Toddi

    Obi-Wan_Toddi Former SAFF CR star 6

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    Trust me, you are in a small minority ... and you'll always be. It will never outgrow or threaten support for Aussie Rules!
     
  25. DarkDisciple

    DarkDisciple Jedi Knight star 5

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    You sound like I actually care..... :p

    Just stating the facts.. [face_laugh]
     
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