Club History The Sth Melb/Sydney Swans history thread: 150 years 1874 - 2024

[Ed_Gein]

They don't and won't do it because then it opens doors for clubs like Port try to claim their 5,000 SANFL flags

Possibly!

VFA essentially became VFL/AFL though, right? All 5 of our VFA Premierships were won against current day clubs, too. Some of the clubs that didn't initially join the VFL did so later on.

Port Adelaide competed and won all their premierships in separate AFL competition against different teams in Adelaide.

I'd say we have a strong argument to have ours included as part of the AFL tally, but not sure how Port could.

Might be a discussion for a different thread?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

“When we talk about how many premierships we have won, it is 10,” Swans CEO Tom Harley said.

Swans spark 154-year AFL debate claiming five ‘new’ flags, citing VFA history, at club HQ

Swans spark 154-year AFL debate claiming five ‘new’ flags at HQ

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[bedford]

“When we talk about how many premierships we have won, it is 10,” Swans CEO Tom Harley said.

Swans spark 154-year AFL debate claiming five ‘new’ flags, citing VFA history, at club HQ

Swans spark 154-year AFL debate claiming five ‘new’ flags at HQ

www.foxsports.com.au

And St Scum still with only 1 lol

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[DeathlyAccurate]

I’m loving this.

Along with claiming the VFA flags it feels like we are really taking ownership of our history.


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[Callipygian]

Hall of Fame Bio: Bob Pratt

As we reflect on the club's 150 year history, which began in South Melbourne in 1874 and then to the harbour city in 1982, we will take a look back each week and feature our Sydney Swans Hall of Fame.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Includes a beaut description by Nash of a stratospheric mark. Nice to see Nash waxing eloquent about someone other than himself for a change!

 

[Ticky009]

 

[hairy biker]

First time I've seen that and it is absolutely ******* brilliant.

Will admit it did bring a tear to the eye.

 

[RubbaDuck]

Can anyone spot Bedford?

 

[GotTheGoodes]

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Can anyone spot Bedford?

Now that is a bloody ripper of a picture!!

 

[bedford]

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Can anyone spot Bedford?

Well before me but 23 was the first number i had Ron Clegg.
That race never changed. I reckon that's late 40's or early 50's

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Great photo… the joy on the faces of the fans… CBC boys in uniform?

 

[Kirkswan]

Well before me but 23 was the first number i had Ron Clegg.
That race never changed. I reckon that's late 40's or early 50's

The men in hats give it away... I reckon you pretty spot on, but I'd go for early 50s; not enough hats for the 40s...