News Gold Coast to get a name

[Exe Gesis]

That would also be a great color combo---would suit the SeaHorse too! (or Marlins if you wanna be typical and boring).

 

[Exe Gesis]

Another thing that could be done, is getting Southport to change their name back to Magpies. And let GCFC use Sharks. The only reason Southport changed to Sharks was because they were anticipating joining the AFL as a stand-alone club, and were thinking about that whole C'wood-Port clash of colors/name thing.

Tho with a name like Sharks, a natural color combination would be black blue and white, which would probably clash with Port. And it'd probably be cooler for the GCFC to actually use some totally different color combination (green/blue/white), (orange/blue/white), (orange/red/white).

 

[Mr Ripper]

Another thing that could be done, is getting Southport to change their name back to Magpies. And let GCFC use Sharks. The only reason Southport changed to Sharks was because they were anticipating joining the AFL as a stand-alone club, and were thinking about that whole C'wood-Port clash of colors/name thing.

I thought it was because they lost a coin toss with Sherwood who were joining the QAFL at the same time.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Where'd you hear that? Not saying it's untrue, but would be interesting if you had a source/link to that, cos I always thought it was the other reason.

 

[Mr Ripper]

http://www.southportsharks.com.au/football/history.php

It was this success at local level that prompted the decision to enter the State Competition (QAFL) in 1983. Southport faced one hurdle and that was the inclusion of another side into the QAFL (Sherwood), who wore an identical jumper to that of Southport and also called themselves the “Magpies”. This was settled by the simple flip of a coin, Southport lost, hence the change on jumper to its now current design and its name to the Southport Sharks.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Well there you go! I stand corrected.

I guess the same thing could still be applied tho---get Southport to change their nickname again to allow the AFL/AFLQ flagship (the GCFC) to adopt the Shark name. Just as a suggestion if the GCFC really wanted to be the Sharks.

However, it's probably better for the GCFC to follow the idea of adopting unique colors (like orange etc) and thus find a new name that wont have people think of Southport or Redcliffe in RL. Whereas if they did go for Sharks, they'd surely have to go with black/blue/silver/white type of colors and those are too Port Adelaide. The brand and uniqueness would be weakened.

Gold Coast Raiders, Pirates, etc, or Marlins, with orange/black/red/green/white type choices for colors, would make a stronger brand.

Or they could adopt my Black-Charcoal nasty look, try to project an evil badass club image instead of happy-lala Gazza thumbs-up kiddy-family type of team (yawn).

 

[ESS 93]

I would go Dolphins, not quite so ferocious, however, it would work, particularly if they take the Miami model

Gold Coast has the Dolphins, the greatest footy team
They kick the ball through the big sticks like no-ones ever seen

 

[LIONOFZION]

I still like Sharks the best. Despite all the alleged legal reasons against it I can't see why Southport just can't change their name, especially as they're a patron partner and you'd think they'd be more than willing to do what's in the best interests of footy on the coast - it's not the Sharks bit that other GC AFL fans despise, it's the Southport bit.
The Dolphins however is really growing on me - they're tough, make no mistake - saw Flipper take out many a shark with a head-butt to the guts.

 

[kickingoals]

Like the orange / blue idea much better than the rubbish they have offered up so far .
As for a name ; Gold Coast "Blue Rings" (as no one seems to want to touch em)

But seriously seems too me that we will get the name sharks , actually i think it has been the name all along, it is just how they were going too sell it to the rest of the coast who are'nt involved with southport, Gold Coast Sharks would be a great name , merchandise would be a great seller for the club, also and it rolls of the toungue better than yelling out "go gaurds" or "iron men" we would be laughing stock of the country.

My hope is that they get the name out soon get the jumper colours worked out ASAP and lets get it going for 2011.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Sandcrabs/Mudcrabs?

I guess the word crab has implications of being soft in footy jargon, so probably wouldnt work. A shame though, would make a nice mascot.

 

[Go GWS!]

Just a quick note on the Dolphins idea... wasn't another national football team on the Gold Coast originally going to be called the Gold Coast Dolphins, but had to back down to legal action another high profile Queensland sporting team also called the Dolphins?

 

[Hollow Knight]

Just a quick note on the Dolphins idea... wasn't another national football team on the Gold Coast originally going to be called the Gold Coast Dolphins, but had to back down to legal action another high profile Queensland sporting team also called the Dolphins?

Yeah, that was the Titans. The original bid team wanted to call them the Gold Coast Doplhins but they got legal threats from the Redcliffe Dolphins. Not sure if the problem was because they were both Rugby league Teams (albeit at different levels). If so, Dolphins may be available to GC17, but perhaps not Sharks.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Yep, that's why it was blocked, both RL teams. Brand confusion in the same code/market.

 

[MrNatural]

Forgive me if its been mentioned.

But i like the name Gold Coast Warriors

Much in the flavor of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA

 

[Black Falcon]

best logo I've seen yet for GC

 

[Black Falcon]

Carn Gold Coast Marlins !!!!

There is only one choice..... MARLINS !!

How you going my phurry friend? I've recovered from my breakdown after the GC17 no-name and colours declaration. Your news brings new optimism, though I'll still keep the valium handy!

Apparently Mr Million Dollar Ass liked our Marlins campaign so much he decided to hijack and mothball it for a future NQ team. But they could always be the 'mozzies' or 'stingers'.

Cougars you'd think would be a given for the GC, but its twicely failed association there has punters nervous.

The best way out of this no-name limbo, is a definitive decision on Marlins. Didn't that moniker accrue lots of votes! The only other leading contender is SHARKS, and for all you LAME BRAIN DEAD and bolshi lawyer haters, its already a registered trademark (as in little 'r' in a circle sign) by a QAFL club and an NRL club in Oz.

So Marlins it is. At least it has an aggressive attitude and look. You only have to go through the posted pages on several other previous threads to see how desperate this moniker search has become.

Phurry and I, among many others have gifted the AFL and GC the Marlins, and after all this time, we're right back at square one, and in the hands of an imaging company whose execs are more concerned about their latte and lobster lunches, and know full well that if their choices aren't successful, they'll be able to avoid censure in the vineyards of France.

So where are we with our gift. GC Seahorses! FFS

 

[Black Falcon]

Just a quick note on the Dolphins idea... wasn't another national football team on the Gold Coast originally going to be called the Gold Coast Dolphins, but had to back down to legal action another high profile Queensland sporting team also called the Dolphins?

Absolutely true. Dolphins is a registered trade name for Redcliffe team in Bris RL, now some QRL org. So the precedent is set, that even within the same code, a team from a diff tier cannot just hoik another team's moniker.

Lawyers after all, have a right to earn a living!!!

 

[Black Falcon]

Gold Coast Irukandji

This is the moniker to save for the future NQ team - NQ Stingers.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Absolutely true. Dolphins is a registered trade name for Redcliffe team in Bris RL, now some QRL org. So the precedent is set, that even within the same code, a team from a diff tier cannot just hoik another team's moniker.

Lawyers after all, have a right to earn a living!!!

It depends if you are using it as an official name, or just a mascot.

Most Rugby teams use their moniker as their official name, rather then the city or suburb they represent.

It could end up like Freo, who had to remove the "docker"

sure, they are the dockers, but officially there are just Fremantle Football Club.


Same could work here "Gold Coast Football Club" and then a dolphin logo. registered as Gold Coast Football Club

 

[Mowse]

Hello, just thought I'd add my 2 cents.
The best suggestion by far I've seen on this thread/board is Makos.
It is a very cool looking shark and apparently the fastest shark on earth. It does exist in Australian waters so has a local connection.

It would be a nice little nod to Southport Sharks without the legal complications of the name 'Sharks'.

A Golden Mako could be made into a fantastic logo and is surely a stronger/more aggressive moniker than dolphins or Marlins. It is also a nice short word good for marketing and cheering at the game.

 

[ESS 93]

It depends if you are using it as an official name, or just a mascot.

Most Rugby teams use their moniker as their official name, rather then the city or suburb they represent.

It could end up like Freo, who had to remove the "docker"

sure, they are the dockers, but officially there are just Fremantle Football Club.


Same could work here "Gold Coast Football Club" and then a dolphin logo. registered as Gold Coast Football Club

That's right.
Most footy clubs I think are FC but have their nicknames which are widely used.

Plus, these Redcliffe Dolphins were founded in 1947 but what about when Miami adopted the Dolphins name in 1966?? Miami have an official 'Dolphins' name, the Gold Coast probably wouldn't.

 

[Mr Eagle]

Whereas if they did go for Sharks, they'd surely have to go with black/blue/silver/white type of colors and those are too Port Adelaide.

Black/sky blue/orange or navy/sky blue/orange would work - think of it as an adaptation of San Jose in the NHL.

 

[Black Falcon]

Black/sky blue/orange or navy/sky blue/orange would work - think of it as an adaptation of San Jose in the NHL.

The blue/orange/gold gear could also suit the Marlins get up.
The mako, wobbegong, white pointer, bull sharks are all out of the picture because SHARKS are the local Southport QAFL team, whom many folks on the GC don't relate to at all.

Local confusion? Media confusion??? Code confusion with NRL Sharks???

Its not good enough to say 'we'll call them that, (Sharks) but not include it in the official title'. The only reason Freo do that is that a US clothing company took them to court and made them drop 'Dockers' from their title, or else. So thats hardly a positive precedent is it? To suggest that it should be followed up by GC is a low act not too dissimilar to stealing laundry off your neighbours backyard line.

A new team such as GC needs a new moniker, for identity and marketing. If you can't grasp that, then enrol in any learning institution you may choose.

[RE the Redcliffe Dolphins not suing the Miami Dolphins when they started up in 1967, I'm guessing it has something to do with the tier level of competition. Miami are in a national comp, and overseas. Not that stopped the US Dockers clothing company, who may have no connection to any football code, let alone AFL. The Dockers example shows that the moniker is of vital importance. ]

 

[cos789]

It could end up like Freo, who had to remove the "docker"

sure, they are the dockers, but officially there are just Fremantle Football Club.

Not correct . Yes the official name of the Dockers is the FFC but their trading name is the "Fremantle Dockers" . They cannot officially be referred to solely as the "Dockers" but must be officially be reffered to as the "Fremantle Dockers".

THE GCFC can trade under virtually any name they like considering "GC" will be a part of it .

.

 

[phurry]

Absolutely true. Dolphins is a registered trade name for Redcliffe team in Bris RL, now some QRL org. So the precedent is set, that even within the same code, a team from a diff tier cannot just hoik another team's moniker.

Lawyers after all, have a right to earn a living!!!

Welcome back BlackFalcon..........

As you read, i attended the Member forum held at Southport and it's finally decided that we're getting a name and it will more than likely be a sea creature. I have a strong feeling we won the Marlin campaign but it may also very well be Stingrays or Rays and even Dolphins was mentioned!! Either way we'll have a name so we'll have something to cheer when we win.

Let's hope we're cheering..... "Carn the Marlins"