Is this real?

[R_Grunter]

Just when you thought the cats topped it with their smiley cat logo....
THIS pops up....


As part of the Cats’ new apparel partnership with Cotton On, as announced on Tuesday, the club revealed its plans to introduce an AFL-first “rugby styled” jumper.

The skin-tight T-shirt, complete with a V-neck cut, will be worn by the club during the 2017 NAB Challenge pre-season series.

According to reports, the Cats will then consider using the rugby jersey for home and away matches in the AFL.



A momumental day for the Cats with the announcement of@CottonOn as the club's new apparel partner through their COAR active range. pic.twitter.com/aGQa8icJmJ

— Geelong Cats (GeelongCats) October 4, 2016

 

[beta_condition]

As part of the Cats’ new apparel partnership with Cotton On, as announced on Tuesday, the club revealed its plans to introduce an AFL-first “rugby styled” jumper.

Hawthorn did Hawthorn did it

 

[Goats]

Mmmmm, Jimeh will look gorgeous in one of those.

 

[Brad Goodman]

Well they play with sleeves in the NBA now so I guess anything's possible.

 

[R_Grunter]

Patrick has already asked if he can take one surfing...

 

[AndyLucimitis]

I get it - I reckon the 'G' stands for Geelong !!

 

[M Malice]

I get it - I reckon the 'G' stands for Geelong !!

i think the G stands for Gee!

 

[Farang83150]

Will it have a rainbow on the back?

 

[Randomizor]

i think the G stands for Gee!

As in "Gee Whiz, who came up with this thing?"

 

[Badesumofu]

Gee-whiz! They come up with some crazy stuff in Gee-town!

Edit: snap!

 

[Proper Gander]

It looks a bit horrible.

 

[mick06]

They should wear it in a home final at their home ground. The 'G

 

[AndyLucimitis]

As in "Gee Whiz, who came up with this thing?"

..or Gee-Whiz - are we 7 goals down already ????

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Man buns still optional?

 

[AndyLucimitis]

All jokes aside, I think it is a smart move by the clubs and the AFL even though it may be seen as 'non-traditional'.

I'd suggested the same thing on the Carlton site a while ago. The biggest marketing or merchandising drawback for the AFL guernsey is that it can't be worn casually where as a Rugby style jersey like this can.

You only have to go to Sydney or England to see how many blokes are walking around wearing authentic rugby or soccer shirts. It will mean millions more in revenue for the AFL and the clubs from merchandising.

 

[hawkgal02]

All jokes aside, I think it is a smart move by the clubs and the AFL even though it may be seen as 'non-traditional'.

I'd suggested the same thing on the Carlton site a while ago. The biggest marketing or merchandising drawback for the AFL guernsey is that it can't be worn casually where as a Rugby style jersey like this can.

You only have to go to Sydney or England to see how many blokes are walking around wearing authentic rugby or soccer shirts. It will mean millions more in revenue for the AFL and the clubs from merchandising.

Yeah but they look like idiots walking around in rugby and soccer shirts.
Maybe the AFL don't want that for their supporters

 

[MC Bad Genius]

Yeah but they look like idiots walking around in rugby and soccer shirts.
Maybe the AFL don't want that for their supporters

Thinking the AFL care at all about supporters. Cute.

 

[LittleG]

Yeah but they look like idiots walking around in rugby and soccer shirts.
Maybe the AFL don't want that for their supporters

Idiots will always be able to look like idiots. May as well take their cash before they drink it all.

 

[Buzzasto DaSilva]

Hawthorn, pre-season- 2000.

 

[Benny78]

Why don't we introduce a culture instead? It doesn't even need to be as good as the one we deleted/retired over the last few years.

 

[AndyLucimitis]

Yeah but they look like idiots walking around in rugby and soccer shirts.
Maybe the AFL don't want that for their supporters

I agree as I'm not a shirt-wearer myself (or a shirt-lifter by that matter). People should adhere to the rule that men over 40 should not be seen in an AFL jumper. I'm also not a fan of the AFL polo shirts either.

However, think about the 18-25 year old (particularly the gym-boys) - given a choice between an AFL polo shirt or one of these tight rugby style shirts which would they choose ??

 

[Down at K Park]

Will it have a rainbow on the back?

St Kilda have the gay market stitched up.

 

[R_Grunter]

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Hawthorn, pre-season- 2000.

No idea why that pile of shit didn't take off...

 

[TheTrademark]

If you cover their shoulders and upper arms, you will have less chance to put on the greasy stuff that makes arm tackles slide up to high tackles. I am supportive of this.

Not a troll but a comment on the apparel

 

[Back2Back2Back]

Two more spaces for sponsorship logos. Calling it now.