General Bombers Talk 2016 ANZAC Day Guernsey

[Coldacre]

The great irony being that Americans of all people somehow know how not to **** up a jersey.

 

[VelvetSledge]

Goodness me.

 

[ManWithNoName]

 

[Coldacre]

whats the dog saying?

 

[GUMBLETRON]

I'm just suggesting that that flag is the same as flying the swastika. What it represents is abhorrent.

It's the Japanese Naval Ensign, and has no more bloody a history than the Union Jack.

 

[pepsi]

Didn't we create a Guernsey last year because it was the 100 year Gallipoli anniversary? Not a fan of designing and selling a new one every year.

 

[Lord Nicholson]

It does say that the poppies represent past EFC players who've died at war. Good questions would then be whether the number of poppies shown actually is equal to the number who've served. If not, an honour roll could have worked better, black on black, on the regular guernsey. Might have a bit more humility.

That's rather missing the point - I am advocating that there be no novelty cash-in guernsey for what is meant to be a solemn tribute.

 

[Stopher]

That's rather missing the point - I am advocating that there be no novelty cash-in guernsey for what is meant to be a solemn tribute.

Or the profits go to the RSL or a related charity.

 

[ghostdog]

It's the Japanese Naval Ensign, and has no more bloody a history than the Union Jack.

Yes, that's right.

 

[ghostdog]

That's rather missing the point - I am advocating that there be no novelty cash-in guernsey for what is meant to be a solemn tribute.

Fair enough.

 

[yaco55]

I am waiting for someone to suggest we donate money to the Royal Children's Hospital.

I always wonder why people are obsessed with money - Anzac Day footy has given the RSL relevance in modern society - That means more than money.

 

[fishardansin]

mmmmm opium.

 

[ManWithNoName]

I am waiting for someone to suggest we donate money to the Royal Children's Hospital.

I always wonder why people are obsessed with money - Anzac Day footy has given the RSL relevance in modern society - That means more than money.

Yeah pretty sure the RSL would have relevance regardless of a game of football being played or not.

 

[Resistor]

Asked Bombershop what was going on with the big logo. "Commercial agreements"

You
Hello, with the new ANZAC jersey, the Fujitsu logo looks relatively large in comparison to our home jumper. Can you confirm whether it is the same size as the home jersey or larger?

Bomber Shop HQ
Hi,
The logo is a little big larger on the Anzac day guernsey than the home guernsey

You
Thank you for your response, do you know why?

Bomber Shop HQ
Due you commercial agreements

You
Thank you and have a good day

Bomber Shop HQ
You too!

 

[Doss]

Brevity of response ftw.

 

[DapperDon]

So we agreed to enlarge the sponsor logo on our 'tribute to the ANZAC's' guernsey?

Did they pay more for this privilege and then we pass on to the RSL?

 

[Doss]

Good lord. It looks like someone someone holding a chocolate Big M tripped in front of them and splashed the carton all over them.

 

[DapperDon]

 

[Doss]

Still not as bad as the power ranger abomination from last year.

Or that lucy in the sky with diamonds number from 1995. Or their tee shirt jumper from 2000.

Why are Hawthorn so shit at jumpers, basically?

 

[DapperDon]

They certainly hold the reigns on shit jumpers produced

 

[Lore]

The key to a good guernsey design is the KISS principle. Black jumper, red sash. No messing around with textures, metallics and bizarre colours (hello Carlton's pink clash kit?) I don't mind the poppies, tbh. But all that other crud people have posted... Holy abomination, batman!

It does say "part proceeds" go to the RSL... but that's pretty non-specific. It's also $20 dearer than the normal guernsey and includes free postage ($10.99 to Melbourne locations, I think?)

 

[84859300]

whats the dog saying?

 

[eth-dog]

Still not as bad as the power ranger abomination from last year.

Or that lucy in the sky with diamonds number from 1995. Or their tee shirt jumper from 2000.

Why are Hawthorn so shit at jumpers, basically?

They have shit colours to work with.

 

[jmoo wan]

The key to a good guernsey design is the KISS principle. Black jumper, red sash.

you mean like this?

 

[Shermy]

The Fuj logo being so obtrusive is putting me off from ordering one...