Get write-up K7
Just from my view ( and my age ) the term was one that was drilled into me by grandparents and parents who revelled in being able to identify with that moniker. Hardworking, growing up in the area and fighting for everything on a daily basis. That's how they saw themselves as different from the succesful private school types supporting the MFC, the crims from Collingwood and the bloody Protestants up Mt. rd.
Maybe the admin's weren't to fond of it but the men / women who paid their tuppence for admittance and entertainment on a Saturday afternoon once a week had something to grab onto and feel good about themselves. Might not have bought us much as a club, but jesus, it made me feel like l belonged.
Ever see a weird bloke who shouts " carn the Shinboners " in memory of my great g.f. / g.f. / and father before the first ball is bounced, that's me.
Eddie Maguire still uses the down trodden image of Collingwood FC's origins as a tribal call to arms. Why doesn't Barrett have a crack at him and CFC every he bring this up, Oh I know, Damo might get the arse out of the media.
Btw, I virtually have identical NM origins to you and SH.
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