Favourite Swans Logo

[bloodsbigot]

A) Early swans logo (Not sure of year)

B) 1977 - 1981

C)1982 - 1991

D)1992 - 1996

E)Current

F) That 'other' one

Is everyone happy with our current swans logo?

Personally, I was more happy with the 'look' of the swan in our logos between 1977-1991. In my opinion, this version was the best. I much prefer the spread wing swan to that of the Opera House wings. Nothing against Sydney itself, I just think the spread wings has a grander feel to it. Further, I like the jagged teeth it has and angry look.

Don't get me wrong, I like the newer version and the way it incorporates our traditional 'V,' but I just much prefer the older design.

End of the day, perhaps I'm being a little nostalgic with my choice.

PS. Does anyone know what the latin phrase, 'aut vincere aut mori' means in our old logo? I've been wondering about that for YEARS.

 

[Dark Insanity]

I like "B". But I am quite partial to the South Melbourne Football Club.

aut vincere aut mori is Latin for to conquer or to die.

 

[SM]

Yep, to conquer or to die, it's on our wiki.

 

[MF]

I went for the 82-91 version because it's the one I grew up with and identify most with the swans.

I'd like to see combination of all of them. The vicious looking swan from 77-91 on the 77-81 background with the 'sydney swans' lettering used in the current version and the cool latin motto from the early version.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I'd like to see combination of all of them. The vicious looking swan from 77-91 on the 77-81 background with the 'sydney swans' lettering used in the current version and the cool latin motto from the early version.

Running on water in the harbour?!!

 

[MF]

Running on water in the harbour?!!

If we want to incorporate that one as well we can just pretend the vicious looking swan is also a homosexual

 

[Hooley McBoob]

I like the new one.

 

[swans16]

I like the latest one.

 

[kira]

1977-1981

but i'll remove the blue, and replace the text with 'Sydney Swans' like the 1982-1991 version

personally i think it's kind of lame, for the need to use a tourist attraction to identify the club with the city

also i believe our current logo is quite good.... but does anyone else get the feeling that it is a great shape for an air freshener

 

[BIGBEZ]

Lock in B for me, that logo is the one I could draw almost exactly as a kid, plenty of practise during maths classes..

'A' has a special place in my heart though, South districts(local football club across the road from lakeside) used it too and I think they still do, it has lasted a long time...

Logos shouldnt be changed, at least not so often, I understand why all the Fitzroy supporters are upset with Brisbane..

 

[TheMase]

Yep, to conquer or to die, it's on our wiki.

And on my sig.

I like A and the latest one.

 

[bloodsbigot]

My designs

I like "B". But I am quite partial to the South Melbourne Football Club.

aut vincere aut mori is Latin for to conquer or to die.

Cheers mate.

I've looked at every club website on wiki, and most have their motto listed on the right hand side of the screen.

...but on the swans wiki page, it's absent.

Do the swans still even use that motto anymore or even recognise it? It would be a real shame if they didn't. It's a good motto.

 

[bloodsbigot]

My designs

My 'ideal' logo would be as follows:

I went for the 82-91 version because it's the one I grew up with and identify most with the swans.

I'd like to see combination of all of them. The vicious looking swan from 77-91 on the 77-81 background with the 'sydney swans' lettering used in the current version and the cool latin motto from the early version.

Is this what you had in mind, MF?

Further, is it just me, or does the 77-81 background remind you of a pack of Marlboro cigarettes too?

 

[MF]

^ Yeah pretty much the same as the one on the bottom left. I think I like yours better though. The swan looks great on the solid red background.

EDIT - Duuude! Can I use it as my next avatar?

 

[TheMase]

Another fan of bloodsbigot's logo

 

[bloodsbigot]

^ Yeah pretty much the same as the one on the bottom left. I think I like yours better though. The swan looks great on the solid red background.

EDIT - Duuude! Can I use it as my next avatar?

Go ahead mate. I'd use it if my damn avatar wasn't so tiny.

Wasn't really my work anyway. Just threw together a combo of new, old and really old.

Another fan of bloodsbigot's logo

Thanks, but wouldn't you prefer the swan from 'A?'

 

[BIGBEZ]

I like bloodsbigots too, I like the shield though aswell, I wonder if a SMFC could be snuck in somewhere?

 

[bedford]

Why does the SYDNEY SWANS have to be in black

 

[bloodsbigot]

I like bloodsbigots too, I like the shield though aswell, I wonder if a SMFC could be snuck in somewhere?

IMO, it looks a little crowded with the added SMFC. I don't think there's anywhere you can really slot it in (Except in the area where the AFL/VFL symbol used to be). Perhaps on the shield version you could slot it in easier?

*In case anyone is wondering about the 'SMFC' symbol in the top left one, it was used in the bloods 1921 & 1922 seasons jumper.

I tried out the original swan on the new logo:

...and I was surprised how well the one on the left turned out. IMO, this beats my original attempt. At first, I thought it was the 'size' of the swan that mattered in my first attempt (It was too small), but when I relarged it (The one on the right), I still thought the old swan looked better. Must be the slant it's on or the pointed wing span or something.

Why does the SYDNEY SWANS have to be in black

My guess is that it's easier to see and more clear to the eye.

 

[bedford]

Better in red and white

 

[BIGBEZ]

The more I think about it, the more I hate our current logo and I didnt give it that much thought before but I agree with the sentiments of Fitzroy supporters now brisbane have changed their 'sacred' Lion, us South supporters dont have much to hold on to and every little bit helps, I want the South Melbourne Swan back, the new one is a wuss compared to the old one.

as for fitting the SMFC, mabee incorporate an extra ribbon where the latin is with SMFC on it, either writing style, I know a good tattooist who could make it work..