straight out the worst posters in this thread seem to be Carlton supporters - Richmond fans for the most seem to be 'would prefer to wear home but dont give a **** playing GF'
meanwhile you and some other carlton folk have gone on as if it's a direct insult or something stupid like that
check out the kit carlton wore in the 1909 GF - go to 2.07 (though watch the start for all the hats in the crowd!)
that's right, I counted THREE different Carlton tops in the same game!
Then South Melbourne come out with sashes in different direction
What is my point? My point is that history and tradition is made by how we make it - Just because something is different doesn't make it bad - Richmond are still wearing Yellow & Black - They are still undeniably Richmond. Embrace it and grow up
Unlike you I honour and respect the cultural heritage of Australian football. For you I am sure everything should be knocked down.
That Westminster Abbey in London would be a good place to put a freeway through that, wouldn't you agree. Knock it down. MCG is a good place for a wind farm or a factory. Knock it down. Cultural heritage that provides a link of continuity over generations- knock it down.
Carlton is so old that it dates back to 1864. This means that there was a time when they didn't wear the CFC guernsey. Guess what! They once wore knickerbockers, they once rode bicycles to work, they once didn't have mobile phones, woopedo-dah! I am not against progress, I am against actions that are without reason.
A sensible solution was open to AFL even If one believes in clash myth. They could have gotten them to wear yellow on back, down side, over shoulder whatever and still kept sash but they're pig headed about it. Defacing something of beauty and purpose is their preferred option. So be it.