Originally Posted by
Melbourne_Blood
Hey guys . Thought compelled to post this here, as I would never be on this this page, or a supporter or this great club , if not for this wonderful lady. Yesterday I farewelled my nan, who passed away on Tuesday at 89 years old. She grew up in south Melbourne right near the lake oval , and began attending swans games at age 6, from then on became hooked up on footy and more so the Swannies. She had 6 children , 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Apart from a small Minority, most of these people went on to be avid swans supporters also . Along with two of her great friends , they became celebrities when the swans played in the 2005 grand final , with channel 7 sending a reporter to film a segment to interview them , picking up theirs tickets , singing the song and eventually , with their fresh premiership tattoos ( a first tattoo for all in their 70’s!) she is a member of the ladies of the lake , and has her name on a plaque at the SCG as a long time member. This lady is why I support this club. Being a Melbourne Lad supporting a team based in Sydney , you get questioned a lot by your choice of club . However I know in my heart my choice of team is so deeply rooted in my heritage and part of my family , it is not a choice , it is a birthright . I just wanted you guys to know we lost a legend of our great club this week, a person responsible for a a good chunk of south Melbourne based Swans supporters to this day. May the bloods do her proud on Sunday.
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