Why aren't AFL team face masks a thing?

[MonkeyMagik]

starting to see patterned washable face masks pop up everywhere online and since we're gradually getting close to the concept of crowds at the footy again, why hasn't AFL merchandising jumped on this?

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[StillAtLarge]

Knowing the afl we'll probably see a sportsbet mask before any team branded merch

 

[Back2Back2Back]

Kind of a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation I think. Would they be praised for making them available or attacked for trying to make a quick buck out of the situation?

Mind you I think the AFL are just generally slow with merch requests at the best of times. I know for numerous years there have been requests to our club for wide brim hats since it's so sunny and hot in QLD for longer through the year. And every single year we just get more and more caps instead.

 

[HairyO]

If they did it for free at grounds it would be very different to if they charged a premium over the normal cost of a face mask and also put team sponsor logos on them.

 

[The 747]

starting to see patterned washable face masks pop up everywhere online and since we're gradually getting close to the concept of crowds at the footy again, why hasn't AFL merchandising jumped on this?

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The AFL are, to put it mildly, behind the times. Have you seen their website?

 

[kranky al]

The AFL are, to put it mildly, behind the times. Have you seen their website?

Looked at their source code and its a little old man pedaling a bicycle

 

[Evolved1]

If they did it for free at grounds it would be very different to if they charged a premium over the normal cost of a face mask and also put team sponsor logos on them.

Having the team sponsor on a free mask would be a reasonable compromise in theory. Given the low crowd numbers and loss in revenue, I can't see it being worthwhile. The AFL have bigger fish to fry this year.

 

[Xtreme]

They should jump on this asap

I mean they decided to kneel without blinking.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Looked at their source code and its a little old man pedaling a bicycle

Isn't that how they generate the fixture?

 

[kranky al]

Isn't that how they generate the fixture?

Saves hiring a second little old man...

 

[Blackhawk42]

Yep, I don't need a mask right now, but I'd be keen on a Hawks one. Band merch too. Would wear a Parkway Drive one insteas as long as Hawthorn are sucking.

 

[Davey33]

They should jump on this asap

I mean they decided to kneel without blinking.

Lol that is funny but seriously they should get onto this IMMEDIATELY
Think of the revenue

 

[Cleavy]

Jeff was wearing one, so they must be available somewhere.

 

[tangolikelama]

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[The Devils Advocate]

Wait, are Victorians having to wear face masks?

 

[FreoStillNil]

Both West Coast and Fremantle are releasing their own masks shortly, if they haven't already.

$25 each. Not sure I like this, giving them away for free is fine. But make money off it? In poor taste, IMO.

 

[Pistol Night]

Yep, I don't need a mask right now, but I'd be keen on a Hawks one. Band merch too. Would wear a Parkway Drive one insteas as long as Hawthorn are sucking.

Could just use a dirty pair of jocks as a Hawks mask?

 

[Piledrive]

starting to see patterned washable face masks pop up everywhere online and since we're gradually getting close to the concept of crowds at the footy again, why hasn't AFL merchandising jumped on this?

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While it's a good idea, there will be groups of people who will be complaining about it (Like there are with everything) as they want to be included or feel that it would be discrimination or something like that

 

[Andrew Mc]

Swans have them on their online shop (announced a few weeks ago from memory) - would assume other teams do as well.

 

[Davey33]

They're all over Etsy

 

[M Malice]

 

[LionsOrDieTrion]

Because you shouldn’t be breathing in your own co2.

 

[simba_]

they are a thing, they already came and went, learn how to use Google

 

[Jen2310]

Got my pies one today. Ordered via the club.

 

[Chubberson]

oh ffs. sheep, believe anything the govt tells ya.