Why do YOU support the Swans?

[Mel]

My dad played Aussie Rules as a junior in the Sydney competition for Penshurst so he started following the Swans when they moved up to Sydney in 1982 and started taking me and my eldest brother to the games. I remember the Hill/Doug Walters stand clearest and kicking the ball around with my dad and brother right there in the stands during breaks. There was nobody around so it didn't bother anybody. I remember the Swanettes vaguely as being big-haired, old women (hey, I was only five when I started going to the games) and asking dad why the women only got to dance while the men got to play footy. I remember all the ground invasions when Lockett passed 100 each year (my memory makes it seem like it happened more than i probably did), 'that' point in 1996 and the disappointment in realising that my idiot brother ruined any chance of me going to the GF that year by getting married the following weekend.

I still go to games with my dad all these years later. My extended family has had up to 7 adult and 2 child memberships a year at times, but over the years it's whittled down to mum, dad and me with a few kids tagging along; my own and nieces/nephews. Dad missed the 2005 GF due to work committments so it was fantastic to see 2012 with him I hope we get to do it again sometime soon

[goswannies]

I remember the Swanettes vaguely as being big-haired, old women (hey, I was only five when I started going to the games) and asking dad why the women only got to dance while the men got to play footy.

I have a poster of the Swannettes, massive frizzy hairdos, pre-printed signatures (such celebs), team fixture at the bottom. Might be worth a pretty penny now

[dejavoodoo44]

I have a poster of the Swannettes, massive frizzy hairdos, pre-printed signatures (such celebs), team fixture at the bottom. Might be worth a pretty penny now

I'm not sure if they would get past Occupational Health and Safety now? You'd think that a swinging stiletto could do some serious damage to the inattentive. Or perhaps to the too attentive?

swanettes.jpg

[goswannies]

I'm not sure if they would get past Occupational Health and Safety now? You'd think that a swinging stiletto could do some serious damage to the inattentive. Or perhaps to the too attentive?

swanettes.jpg

Take a look a the kid in the Swans jumper just beyond the last Swannette, & the look awe (or is it horror) on the fave of the person above the last Swannette's thigh

[dejavoodoo44]

Take a look a the kid in the Swans jumper just beyond the last Swannette, & the look awe (or is it horror) on the fave of the person above the last Swannette's thigh

"Did you see that brilliant goal by Capper?"
"Capper was playing, was he? Didn't really notice."

Though I'm a little bit disappointed that I can't spot a young Kenny Williams. It seems like it's round about his spot.

[ScottH]

I'm not sure if they would get past Occupational Health and Safety now? You'd think that a swinging stiletto could do some serious damage to the inattentive. Or perhaps to the too attentive?

swanettes.jpg

I remember one day one of the girls cartwheeled off their platform.
Now that was a highlight!!

[ScottH]

There was one of these threads from a long time ago on RWO.
Can't find it ATM. Will keep looking.

I grew up in Sydney, and went to my first games at the SCG in the early/mid 80's.

[Bloody Hell]

There was one of these threads from a long time ago on RWO.
Can't find it ATM. Will keep looking.

I grew up in Sydney, and went to my first games at the SCG in the early/mid 80's.

It was in the sandpit. I remember reading some of it one day - had a lot of great stories and was a pretty long thread. The threads there now stop at 2011.

[ScottH]

It was in the sandpit. I remember reading some of it one day - had a lot of great stories and was a pretty long thread. The threads there now stop at 2011.

That might be why I can't find it.
Killed off the sandpit years ago when we were having issues with DB size.

[ROK Lobster]

That might be why I can't find it.
Killed off the sandpit years ago when we were having issues with DB size.

And with it BonBon and NobNob...

[ScottH]

And with it BonBon and NobNob...

RIP.
2 of the greats of RWO

[CureTheSane]

I was coaxed into supporting St.Kilda by my grandparents/father at a young age.
Still young, my mother convinced me to swap to Essendon.
Then in 1975 I selected North Melb because my best friend convinced me, and they had just won the flag. I was 7 at this point.
Soon after I chose South Melbourne as my team.
I have no idea why - probably killed off those brain cells, but it was my choice for the first time.
Went through the relocation to Sydney, which I always supported (even though the AFL promised Vic fans that every Sydney game would be broadcast live into Vic and that didn't last long)
Went to the 2005 GF, which was amazing, especially after following them through the cellar dweller days.