Bobby Skilton's Gift

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Magic moment, and they even tried to replicate the red and white confetti from grand final day! I know we are a Sydney team now, but it's clear that the playing group has a lot of respect for the club's history, as it's what makes us unique.
 
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I love that photo! A copy of it needs to live on my wall/shrine!!

I remember seeing Bobby ousted off the stage when the team & confetti went crazy and thinking "that was a bit rude - let him join in on what he always wanted to experience"...but in hindsight was the right thing to do and also allowed for this most amazing capture.
 

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I love that photo! A copy of it needs to live on my wall/shrine!!

I remember seeing Bobby ousted off the stage when the team & confetti went crazy and thinking "that was a bit rude - let him join in on what he always wanted to experience"...but in hindsight was the right thing to do and also allowed for this most amazing capture.

Think on second viewing he wanted to move, but got caught in the moment.

I love how much he still loves the swans, he loves the success these guys have, he missed out but still gets so much joy when the club achieves.

No disrespect to Paul Kelly my favourite swan i have seen play, skilts should of presented a cup first
 

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What a legend.

I remember when I was younger my brother and I were sat outside the MCG after a loss that put us out of the finals race. I can't even remember which team it was, but Bobby walked past and must have noticed the dejected looks on our faces and just said "Don't worry boys! We'll get 'em next year. GO SWANS!!" and pumped his fist in the air.

Top bloke and I'm so glad he's still a big part of our club.
 

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'anyone got a higher res version of that pic?
Go to www.newsphotos.com.au/ and type Bob Skilton into the search and it'll come up and you can buy a print (not cheap).

Should also point out it's the same photo presented to Skilton, where he's looking at the team, but I prefer the one posted above by Flight 23, where he's looking straight at the camera, but I couldn't find that one on the News site. Maybe worth emailing them to ask, if you prefer that one, as I do.
 

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I really respect Skilton and am so happy he is involved with Sydney and we have players of that calibre at a team like the Swans. As much as I like Kenny and respect his passion, it should have been him (if anyone - still don't think their should be) in the middle of the circle singing that song.
 

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Go to www.newsphotos.com.au/ and type Bob Skilton into the search and it'll come up and you can buy a print (not cheap).

Should also point out it's the same photo presented to Skilton, where he's looking at the team, but I prefer the one posted above by Flight 23, where he's looking straight at the camera, but I couldn't find that one on the News site. Maybe worth emailing them to ask, if you prefer that one, as I do.
I emailed them and they've now uploaded a few other options, including the one I like above, # 91189359
 

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I really respect Skilton and am so happy he is involved with Sydney and we have players of that calibre at a team like the Swans. As much as I like Kenny and respect his passion, it should have been him (if anyone - still don't think their should be) in the middle of the circle singing that song.
The Chimp wouldn't lower himself to Kenny's level
 
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There is a certain aura around Skilton in that picture.
I know right i cant describe it but he just stands out in that picture.
Surely he's thinking something like: They name the best player each year after me and I'd give that up for a premiership medal. This is pretty damn good though. Go BLOODS!!
 
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