- Jan 14, 2016
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Personally I'm all for it - will help to get the fans into the game and vocal from the get go.
Know there will be some nay-sayers who think it is gimmicky or tacky - but we have a significant amount of quieter aged supporters and anything that helps bring the crowd into the game to support the team is a plus
https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-c...to-start-new-game-day-tradition-ng-b88775252z
ARTICLE:
Liverpool fans belting out the words to ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ prior to kick-off at Anfield has become one of the great pre-game traditions in world sport.
And in recent times, AFL clubs have looked to emulate its success. Port Adelaide supporters have started singing ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ pre-game at Adelaide Oval, while Sydney are trying to get Swans fans to sing along with ‘Sweet Caroline’ at quarter-time breaks at the SCG.
Now, West Coast are looking for their followers to use their legs - rather than their lungs - in a new tradition at Optus Stadium.
Borrowing a move from basketball, the Eagles are calling on fans to get on their feet and stand prior to bouncedown in every home game this season.
Using coach Adam Simpson and the playing group in a motivational video, West Coast is keen for supporters to “join the huddle” and put their arms around neighbours’ shoulders when the team gathers for one last address following the coin toss.
“We want everyone standing. Join us in the huddle,” the coach says.
“We’re all Eagles. This is our new home. So anyone who comes into town... they should know they’re taking on all of us.”
There’s no doubt the prospect of almost 60,000 fans on their feet prior to bouncedown in an Optus Stadium blockbuster would be quite the sight.
The question now is: Will it catch on?
Know there will be some nay-sayers who think it is gimmicky or tacky - but we have a significant amount of quieter aged supporters and anything that helps bring the crowd into the game to support the team is a plus
https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-c...to-start-new-game-day-tradition-ng-b88775252z
ARTICLE:
Liverpool fans belting out the words to ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ prior to kick-off at Anfield has become one of the great pre-game traditions in world sport.
And in recent times, AFL clubs have looked to emulate its success. Port Adelaide supporters have started singing ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ pre-game at Adelaide Oval, while Sydney are trying to get Swans fans to sing along with ‘Sweet Caroline’ at quarter-time breaks at the SCG.
Now, West Coast are looking for their followers to use their legs - rather than their lungs - in a new tradition at Optus Stadium.
Borrowing a move from basketball, the Eagles are calling on fans to get on their feet and stand prior to bouncedown in every home game this season.
Using coach Adam Simpson and the playing group in a motivational video, West Coast is keen for supporters to “join the huddle” and put their arms around neighbours’ shoulders when the team gathers for one last address following the coin toss.
“We want everyone standing. Join us in the huddle,” the coach says.
“We’re all Eagles. This is our new home. So anyone who comes into town... they should know they’re taking on all of us.”
There’s no doubt the prospect of almost 60,000 fans on their feet prior to bouncedown in an Optus Stadium blockbuster would be quite the sight.
The question now is: Will it catch on?
