My GWS love

[Coptic Soldier]

Went to my first GWS game on the weekend, and was stoked with whole thing!

Ive been following the team all year via my TV screen + my GWS guernsey purchase but the whole live experience was fantastic. Stadium, fans, atmosphere - awesome.

No doubt there will be a healthy Swans/Giants rivalary in the future that will make things awkward for me - because the Giants really have been my new born of late. I can't be the only Swans fan in this position?

 

[Jakeeboy]

Definitely agree. I love the giants, and I went to both GWS vs. Swans games I wasn't sure who to barrack for. Ended up going for GWS because I felt bad for them, but couldn't help getting out of my seat when Jetta got the ball.

Damn this is going to be very tough!

 

[Mountain Giant]

South Melbourne sucks and the SCG is a poor ground. While some views are good and it is picturesque, its too big, less intimate, too wide and lines for food/drink there are always crazy. Lets not talk about how hard it is to get there.

Nothing better than an afternoon in Skoda Stadium with some pre and post-match beers in the members bar, fantastic food options, one of the best viewing grounds in AFL and cheering on a young team that trained all off-season in West Sydney who continually push their opposition in contesting for the ball (I reckon you are always close enough to the action that the players can hear).

If you have to choose between coming to Skoda or watching the Swans on TV... come to Skoda. Its much better. The "members reserve" members option which is only for Skoda games is fantastic value and its easy to get a seat. Best match-day experience in AFL, which will only get better when we start getting close to 20k to games.

 

[Bluetonguer]

Yep.......I'm with you Soldier, however, it appears my 'conversion' may have been a little easier as I now don't call myself a Swans Fan. I must admit it is still hard not to tap your foot when the Swan's Song is played, which is a fair bit these days. I don't dislike the Swans.......... I just have a NEW Team that I'm MORE proud of! GO THE GIANTS!!!
PS.........If your male, a Swans supporter and size XL, I have some pretty good supporters gear for sale.....lol.

 

[Snoochems]

I supported North when I lived in Victoria, and still do I suppose, although I'm a GWS member. I'll be going to the North vs GWS game later this year, so I'll be struggling to know which team to go for. I guess if North have nothing to gain with a big win, I'll be going for GWS... otherwise... ???

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

No shame in having two teams. I'm still a Geelong member - will be until the day I die. I only have a conflict once a season (twice in a couple of years time) I will wear my Geelong jumper and Giants hat & scarf to the game, sit back and claim the win whoever wins it. I'm a glass half full sort of supporter.

It just means I get to yell at the umpires twice as much, because EVERY decisision is wrong.

 

[Colonial]

Just think in 10 years or so when we hate each guts (Eastern Suburbs pansies), we will look back and think how could we ever have supported both Sydney clubs (not that i do, but there is still a bit of Nicities going on for both Sydney teams from their supporters.)