Grown men wearing guernseys to games

[Xtreme]

What if Saturday is too hot for scarf and/or beanie? What can we wear?

We turn into cricket sad fans that wear kfc buckets or watermelons as a hat..

 

[Toump Ass]

Don't wear a guernsey if you're over the age of 25, Don't go to a game by yourself even if it's the grand final...

... How about I'll wear whatever I want and I'll go wherever I want and if you don't like it get ****ed.

 

[Big Bryza]

Agreed. Once you get into your early 20's it's time to ditch the guernsey at the footy. Wear a scarf, beanie, team shirt or jacket. Guernseys are for kids and teens to wear, not adults.

 

[corio bay]

Grown men caring about what other grown men wear.

It's a bit of a worry..bit sad.

You're not one of them are you?

 

[Giants FC]

I don't do it myself, I wear a polo, and a jacket when it's cold. But I don't see why it's a problem, or sad.

 

[StonesThrow]

It's probably the last thing I'm worried about at the footy.

 

[tonk]

What if they're one of the 44 men playing?

That is acceptable.

 

[MagpieJo]

That is acceptable.

Unless it's a power ranger top!

 

[Gralin]

Maybe the thread title should be changed to grown men who are worried about picking up women who aren't into footy don't like wearing their clubs Guernsey in case they maybe might talk to someone after the game at a bar and get rejected making them sad

 

[Sauras]

Find it odd some accept a beanie and scarf but can't wear a footy jumper. Wonder if they keep the Pom Pom on top.

 

[Cudi_420]

I even felt uncomfortable wearing guernseys as a kid.

It's overkill. I facepalm whenever I see grown men wear them. Each to their own. I wear a scarf and maybe a branded jumper or jacket.

 

[Severe]

What happened to the key ring?

Ahhh, interesting story. You see when I finished high school I stopped wearing a bag really. And I found out that said keyring was too big for the pocket. And believe when changing key rings around it was thrown out by somebody else accidentally. Sad days indeed.

 

[Dacksaredown]

Ahhh, interesting story. You see when I finished high school I stopped wearing a bag really. And I found out that said keyring was too big for the pocket. And believe when changing key rings around it was thrown out by somebody else accidentally. Sad days indeed.

That's a story alright. Just not an interesting one.

 

[Severe]

That's a story alright. Just not an interesting one.

I was being sarcastic......

 

[Pacman82]

Ahhh, interesting story. You see when I finished high school I stopped wearing a bag really. And I found out that said keyring was too big for the pocket. And believe when changing key rings around it was thrown out by somebody else accidentally. Sad days indeed.

The "first 18" keyrings are the best.

 

[Severe]

The "first 18" keyrings are the best.

Is "first 18" like heritage logos?

 

[ThatsjustDappa]

Yeah, but what if a situation presents itself that wasn't sought after?

Do you take of the jumper and hide it somewhere? You can't wrap it around your waist.

Although if you had a bag you could put it in there.

God your boring....
.......and repressed.......

 

[Xtreme]

I don't do it myself, I wear a polo, and a jacket when it's cold. But I don't see why it's a problem, or sad.

I have worn a Hawthorn jacket all winter.

I have different polo shirts from a few years that get worn at least once a week (and not always during football weekend).

Shoot me for wearing rugby league and union tops.
Shoot me for wearing cricket tops (from other countries)

Love wearing the Hawthorn guernsey when i do which is rare as i said the last time in public was the gf last year.

 

[W.C. Fry]

So, what happens if you go out afterwards and have some interest in attracting a lady friend?

I don't think someone of the fairer sex would find a grown man wearing a guernsey particularly alluring (Unless of course they are actually on a football field)...

Take off guernsey. Take off shirt. Put on guernsey. Put on shirt.

 

[deedog2]

Take off guernsey. Take off shirt. Put on guernsey. Put on shirt.

She'll see right through it.

 

[deedog2]

Just read the OP and noticed that she/he is a Melbourne supporter . Figures

Just read your post and noticed your barrack for Claremont...

 

[Nostradumbass]

 

[FootyJunkie]

Planning on wearing my wings jumper at a bar hosting a GF party here in the States on Friday Night. I'm sure I won't be the only one.

 

[Milenko]

Yellow peril wings.

Deal with it.

 

[Chrizzt]

Funny how in the U.S you are almost the odd one out if you are not at the game in a jersey or team T.Shirt or something similar.

Australian society has turned into a such a "too cool for school", PC correct, nanny state these days. Its a real shame to be honest

I personally don't wear a jumper to games, but it really irks me the condescending tone of those in the media (i.e MMM's call team), to those who do wear team gear. This then filters down to the fans and as such we have these discussions. To be honest if it wasn't viewed so negatively by others i may consider wearing it, and i'm sure a lot of others would too.

If you want to see what i'm talking about, check out a major league baseball or NFL game and just look at the crowd. Such a difference in apparel to our crowds.

I've never picked up on this before. What sort of comments do they make? I sometimes wear mine to games depending on weather/if I can be bothered.
I honestly didn't even know there was some sort of stigma around it. I'm still in my 20s, but I don't think twice if I see an older person wearing one to a game.