Yes I really enjoy the way the announcer has joined in the pantomime.
Though I do wonder what the players, particularly the visiting players who are less likely to know about this routine, make of the wild cheers/boos which have nothing to do with what's happening on the ground. (I assume the players don't listen to the announcements - or at least I hope they don't as they should be concentrating on what is happening with the ball!)
Last edited by Meg; 9th May 2017 at 12:19 AM.
I was there on Sunday too.
The other thing was when the large screen changed to after a goal, the score disappeared. The MCG always has the score visible.
And the wanker who organisers the precious security rope for the coaches in the Ladies stand, stood in front of us for the last few minutes of the 3rd term without any concern that we couldn't see past his fat head. Despite my "polite" pleadings.
I just received an online survey in my inbox. I rarely respond to surveys (most are appallingly designed and ask you to rate things you just don't care about) but I did respond to this one just so I could comment on how irritating it is that the ground gates open moments before the reserves game starts.
I forgot to add that I find SC cringeworthy!
Not sure how we can expect the Swans to come out blazing when they have the drone of this song in their heads.
How about "All Fired Up"
Or "Eye Of The Tiger"
Or "Jump"
Or "The Final Countdown"
Or "We're Not Gonna Take It"
Or "The Boys Are Back In Town"
Rotate through these and others depending on what's happening in the game.
The difference between insanity and genius is measured only in success.
If it has to be something obvious that everyone knows, then, 'Pump It Up' by Elvis Costello.
It's very hard to live in a studio apartment in San Jose with a man who's learning to play violin. That's what she told the police when she handed them the empty revolver.
The Scarlatti Tilt - Richard Brautigan
I know this probably needs a new thread, but O'Reilly Boy's comments have sparked one of my bug-bears. The NSW Govt is (apparently) selling off stuff to raise millions to build/update stadiums across Sydney. The first toilet door on the left of the ladies toilets behind Bay 29 has not been able to be closed since at least 1994, (23 years), when I first started going to Swans games. All it would take to fix would be an odd job man with a wood plane and 5 minutes to spare. I know the new stand was costly but surely a bit of maintenance around the rest of the ground is not too much to ask ?
And, further to the food comment. There is a much better selection available in the new stand but the plebs on the other side can't shop there. Even an hour before the game. Anyone know why ?
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Great suggestion ! I've always thought that Caroline must be the ground announcer's wife. Its a daggy song, but I sing along anyway ...
"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."
Ah Margo, now you've got me started as well. There are two leaking toilet cisterns in the ladies loos behind Bay 4 in the Brewongle - been like that for at least 10 years. By the end of a match you have to tromp through a puddle to access several of the cubicles. Maintenance? Don't think the SCG knows the word.
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Petition asks Sydney Swans to stop playing 'Sweet Caroline' at home games
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