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David 
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Joined: 27 Jul 2003
Location: Andromeda
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I'd like to keep them because they're at least symbolic of times past, but it's a real shame that their construction has become so homogenous and impersonal. As for the 'rip' in the middle... yeah. Classy.
What was the issue that led the club to take the banners away from the supporters? Not enough volunteers? Problematic taping practices? Or desire for full control over the messages? Either way, another sad reflection on the modern game.
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ronrat
Joined: 22 May 2006
Location: Thailand
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Another reason to arrive 5 minutes before the game. The banners are now useless and just more advertising.
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STOKA35 
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
Location: Mount Barker. South Australia
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| Does any one know what would it cost to make the banners it would be interesting to know. The new banners with the split must be more cost effective but it is not the same. |
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STOKA35
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
Location: Mount Barker. South Australia
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| Does any one know what would it cost to make the banners it would be interesting to know. The new banners with the split must be more cost effective but it is not the same. |
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woftam 
I used to be undecided, but now I'm not so sure.
Joined: 28 Jul 2008
Location: Carum Downs, Vic
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| RudeBoy wrote: | I lost interest when they became marketing tools for corporations.
Sadly, I reckon cheer squads have just about had their day too. Business is slowly killing all the fun. |
Totally agree Rudeboy. We are being dictated to instead of asked what we like & don't like. The AFL & even our club are putting the $ first. |
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HAL
Please don't shout at me - I can't help it.
Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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Ian 
Joined: 14 Jun 2001
Location: Nicks BB #104 Adelaide
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Brisbanes' banner is the worst - 7/8 separations in the middle. Miss the old crepe paper banners - some of the finals banners in the 80s/90s were brilliant - works of art.
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uuuuu..... The LoneSTAR
Joined: 01 Nov 2004
Location: Under negotiation
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They want to ditch the banners
For me that's just fine
Provided we bring back
burnsy17's BannerTime |
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3rd degree 
Joined: 22 Jun 2004
Location: John Wren's tote
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Keep them, but less corporate drivel, its sad seeing the petticoat scribble on them now.
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John Wren 
"Look after the game. It means so much to so many."
Joined: 15 Jul 2007
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| STOKA35 wrote: | | Does any one know what would it cost to make the banners it would be interesting to know. The new banners with the split must be more cost effective but it is not the same. |
the club spent significant money on the crepe paper, paper for letters and sticky tape. once upon a time the club even contributed to feeding those that helped make it.
the club also makes a pretty penny when the banner is adorned with a game day sponsor's logo.
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
Location: In flagrante delicto
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| woftam wrote: | | RudeBoy wrote: | I lost interest when they became marketing tools for corporations.
Sadly, I reckon cheer squads have just about had their day too. Business is slowly killing all the fun. |
Totally agree Rudeboy. We are being dictated to instead of asked what we like & don't like. The AFL & even our club are putting the $ first. |
But...............they asked us what we wanted and they gave us the dance troupe. 
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John Wren
"Look after the game. It means so much to so many."
Joined: 15 Jul 2007
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| stui magpie wrote: | | woftam wrote: | | RudeBoy wrote: | I lost interest when they became marketing tools for corporations.
Sadly, I reckon cheer squads have just about had their day too. Business is slowly killing all the fun. |
Totally agree Rudeboy. We are being dictated to instead of asked what we like & don't like. The AFL & even our club are putting the $ first. |
But...............they asked us what we wanted and they gave us the dance troupe. |
so, it's you who should carry the blame for this.
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HAL
Please don't shout at me - I can't help it.
Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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Collingwood Crackerjack
Joined: 28 Jul 2008
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| John Wren wrote: | didn't they use to put streamers at the end/entrance of the race? am pretty sure i have seen b&w footage of this.
soon banners will be electronic images projected on the field. |
They need to reinstate this, along with floggers for the cheer-squad and lab coats and hats for the goal umps.
The game has lost a lot of traditions that are worth retaining, at least in some form, if only a week or 2 a year
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John Wren
"Look after the game. It means so much to so many."
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| Collingwood Crackerjack wrote: | | John Wren wrote: | didn't they use to put streamers at the end/entrance of the race? am pretty sure i have seen b&w footage of this.
soon banners will be electronic images projected on the field. |
They need to reinstate this, along with floggers for the cheer-squad and lab coats and hats for the goal umps.
The game has lost a lot of traditions that are worth retaining, at least in some form, if only a week or 2 a year |
heritage round would be a good place to start.
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