AFL Socks

[Banyo Bloods]

Feel like I'm going to get hosed down for this

Something I've seen on a couple of players but notably on Sicily last night is a small ankle version of the sock.

Is this a uniform change that's been given the all clear as they have done them so that the AFL branding is still there.

Some years back Bulldogs players were told they couldn't wear their cut down socks as it wasn't uniform.

Be gentle with me about this just an observation

I'm going to feel silly if it was just a neat fold down

 

[liam123]

Not sure why anyone would give a toss tbh

 

[Kram]

I remember Peter Bell complaining that it was ridiculous that they issue the same length socks that they do for Sandilands.

 

[dockshark]

Assumed thread title was a typo and meant to be ‘AFL Sucks’. Still a thread about socks likely to be just as interesting as another ‘what’s wrong with the game’ thread.

 

[hoianbulldog]

 

[Chuckie357]

From memory the afl brought in two lengths because players cut them too short

 

[Altum Volantes]

Everyone should just wear these:

 

[Banyo Bloods]

From memory the afl brought in two lengths because players cut them too short

I hadn't heard that.

With socks down being the norm would probably make sense but I thought there was an issue around players having to have any uniform changes or additions approved. Just interested if this is going to be a change for the uniforms of all clubs where they will issue ankle length socks. Socks up is not very common anymore and the one sock up from the ruck to hold the shin guard in looks terrible.

 

[The_Eagles]

So many wear them down that socks up stand out now ala Patrick Dangerfield and his quest for noticeability

 

[Chuckie357]

So many wear them down that socks up stand out now ala Patrick Dangerfield and his quest for noticeability

That’s only to stop his head from tipping over

 

[rooboy29]

They’re a new thing in country footy! We have them they call them crew socks

 

[Gydafud]

I'm a "guernsey tucked in and socks up" kinda guy. Anything else is disrespectful to our great game.

 

[Banyo Bloods]

They’re a new thing in country footy! We have them they call them crew socks

Is that true or just a joke I'm missing ?

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Noticed this too. Good OP.

Remember Trent Croad got in trouble for cutting hisi socks in half, because he couldn't get them over his calves.

 

[Banyo Bloods]

Just noticed the Cats putting the smaller socks on with less hoops must be a genuine option now.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Assuming they just tell the steward which length they prefer and they have a few available.

 

[hawkgal02]

I never understand why players push their socks down to be like a crew length. The sock then cuts off at a awkward spot making their legs look stumpy and short, they also either make the calves look small and make the leg look disproportionate or like they are very leg warmers. Long socks make the legs overall look longer because you are wearing shorts.

 

[rooboy29]

Is that true or just a joke I'm missing ?

Nope, definetely true aha some blokes last year i noticed cut there socks down to be like ankle socks

 

[rooboy29]

Just noticed the Cats putting the smaller socks on with less hoops must be a genuine option now.

Yep it’s an option now I’ll post a photo

 

[rooboy29]

 

[DroopStDanny]

Feel like I'm going to get hosed down for this

Intentional sneaky pun or purely accidental?

 

[The King!]

I remember Jeff Farmer or someone else getting in trouble for cutting his sleeves on the long sleeve jumper, uniforms always been as a strict as a catholic school

 

[Banyo Bloods]

Intentional sneaky pun or purely accidental?

Little face grin at the end.

 

[Banyo Bloods]

I remember Jeff Farmer or someone else getting in trouble for cutting his sleeves on the long sleeve jumper, uniforms always been as a strict as a catholic school

Dipper or another Hawks bloke did that and essentially wore the long sleeved jumpers as t-shirts. Guy from Fitzroy wore shorts that came down to the knee with vfl logos all the way down the sides but his were approved for some issue with his legs. (Can't recall what it was)

 

[Banyo Bloods]

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Well there you go, thanks.