Footy Banners

[lmeyrick]

I am currently working on a book that is looking at Footy Banners over the years. There are some amazing photos and stories since when they were first introduced in the VFL in the late 1930s to what they are today.
There are a couple of banners of interest that I would love some help in getting to the bottom of the story behind them. The Hawthorn Grand Final banners of 1988 and 1989 are of particular interest: both featured a big black woman that in today's society, wouldn't be seen as politically correct.
It would be great if there are anyone with knowledge of that period that could share what the thinking was behind those banners to ensure the facts are included.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Percel]

This doesnt give you too much

Forgotten blight on AFL’s greatest game: Blackface on Hawthorn’s 1989 Grand Final banner

The forgotten ugly blight on AFL’s greatest game

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[lmeyrick]

This doesnt give you too much

Forgotten blight on AFL’s greatest game: Blackface on Hawthorn’s 1989 Grand Final banner

The forgotten ugly blight on AFL’s greatest game

www.foxsports.com.au

Not it doesn't add much - i have read that piece and hoping for a bit more clarity if possible. thank you.

 

[Randall Stevens]

I am currently working on a book that is looking at Footy Banners over the years. There are some amazing photos and stories since when they were first introduced in the VFL in the late 1930s to what they are today.
There are a couple of banners of interest that I would love some help in getting to the bottom of the story behind them. The Hawthorn Grand Final banners of 1988 and 1989 are of particular interest: both featured a big black woman that in today's society, wouldn't be seen as politically correct.
It would be great if there are anyone with knowledge of that period that could share what the thinking was behind those banners to ensure the facts are included.
Thanks in advance.

I imagine from your research you are aware of a magazine style publication ‘ A run through guide to the runthroughs’ (or similar) from around 30 years ago? It was mostly just photos of banners and really a kids book, but there may be some photos which would prompt further research.

 

[lmeyrick]

I imagine from your research you are aware of a magazine style publication ‘ A run through guide to the runthroughs’ (or similar) from around 30 years ago? It was mostly just photos of banners and really a kids book, but there may be some photos which would prompt further research.

Hi Randall, yes I am aware of that book and have found it very helpful. There has been some great stuff from the last 30 years to build on.

 

[Allikat]

If you want a recent story, I'm responsible for the great Tendai Mzungu

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's emergency 100 game banner controversy. I could share the secret details (it's actually a pretty crazy story) and have some photos around too.

 

[Red Bull]

Here are a couple of recent banners from Collingwood.
Eerily similar to their recent list management strategy perhaps ...

 

[lmeyrick]

If you want a recent story, I'm responsible for the great Tendai Mzungu

Tendai Mzungu

Age

38

Ht

183cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

10.7

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

3.5

5star

CL

1.6

4star

No current season stats available

D

15.8

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.2

4star

CL

2.0

4star

's emergency 100 game banner controversy. I could share the secret details (it's actually a pretty crazy story) and have some photos around too.

Thank you Allikat. My colleague who I'm writing the book with has been looking into this story. It would be great to connect with you.

 

[big_e]

If you want a recent story, I'm responsible for the great Tendai Mzungu

Tendai Mzungu

Age

38

Ht

183cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

10.7

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

3.5

5star

CL

1.6

4star

No current season stats available

D

15.8

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.2

4star

CL

2.0

4star

's emergency 100 game banner controversy. I could share the secret details (it's actually a pretty crazy story) and have some photos around too.

You mean this secret story?

Solving the great banner mystery of 2016

How did the Victorian cheer squad make a banner for Tendai Mzungu's 100th game with just 40 minutes notice?

www.fremantlefc.com.au

PS. Great work on getting it done!