Robodog Is Back (Don't Worry Only For 1 Game)

[Hobdog]

I have it in wool, with the original ICI logo. Been offered over $300 for it on numerous occasions yet wont sell. You just can't beat the real wool jumpers and not the heritage knock off versions.

I have the older wool version without robodog, complete with ICI logo. Is that worth less than robodog?


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[Hobdog]

I'll see that abomination of a guernsey, and raise you this:

I have that one. One of the first to be made in the newer synthetic material


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[adogsfan5]

Isn’t freo wearing their one tomorrow night?

 

[dogsbody]

Wasn't Robodog introduced for the 1997 Season, the launch of the "Western" renewal (?) of the Club following the Smorgon Board takeover from the Gordon Board and the move to Princes Park ? It coincided with an era of similarly bizarre jumper designs by Fremantle, Melbourne, North, Adelaide, St Kilda, even C'wood. About the only club which resisted the trend was Essendon. There was another, even worse, version used, in that era

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Fortunately, Clubs came to their senses about 15 years on to consign the silly era designs to the rubbish bins of football history. The earlier abomination, the one with the wider red hoop bordered by narrow white bands, was introduced in the mid-late '70s to accommodate colour television, something about the 2 traditional hoops blurring, from memory. Both Premierships and all of our Grand Final appearances have been won under the traditional and current design. A pox on those who seek to replace it and on those who support them.

 

[DognBones]

We have 2 of these. Why, you might ask. Something to do with the popularity of Marvel films in this household at the time. Would we buy one of these today? Er, probably not. Thankfully just a one-off!

 

[Al dente]

I'll see that abomination of a guernsey, and raise you this:

the days when we'd have Barry Standfield play on king Carey

 

[Fossie 32]

So when are they wearing them?

In the last round?

 

[Fossie 32]

And as further punishment, if he doesn't kick 3+ goals and lead us to victory, he'll have to spend next week training in this:

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I like that

 

[NBates]

Go to media thread for a great clip of the last game at the WO

 

[stevieg1969]

http://www.footyjumpers.com/images/Hawthorn-Heritage-2005.gif

How’s this for a heritage jumper.

 

[Chicago1]

Anyone else glad that they're selling the Robodog retro jumper in 7XL? (Asking for a friend.)

 

[Bulldogs85]

I kind you not Melbourne fans have a thread about it on their board lol

 

[Some Idiot]

I don't mind the robodog at all!

 

[D Mitchell]

1975. Colour TV. We swapped the 2 hoops for the bordered band, that might have been OK but red shorts ? What was the Club Board thinking ? To be fair, though, it was the ‘70’s. Has anyone who frequented Discos in flares, body shirts open to the waist and clogs any right to sneer ?

1989. The AFL tries to tell the Club what to do and how to do it. The Club says “F… Off".

1996. The Board sends out a questionnaire seeking guidance in merger negotiations. The results are that preserving the name “Footscray” and colours are non negotiables.

1997. Smorgo’s Board takes over, changes the Jumper, Name and Home Ground, narry a whisper in dissent. That’s capitulation, that’s humiliation. I think of a bloke I’ve heard of called Ben Dover.

Robodog is a symbol of capitulation and shame.

The current President is a wuss for copping Robodog, a strong President, like Peter Gordon, would never have…oops

 

[Dogs Rule]

The return of 25 year old 'retro' Robodog is genuinely one of those 'Am I really that old?' moments.

For the hell of it, bring back the 'Doggie, Doggie, Doggie, Woof, Woof, Woof' chant and the crude animated Optus Oval scoreboard that played 'Feeling hot, hot, hot' after every goal...

Or maybe not...

 

[TiAn_]

The return of 25 year old 'retro' Robodog is genuinely one of those 'Am I really that old?' moments.

For the hell of it, bring back the 'Doggie, Doggie, Doggie, Woof, Woof, Woof' chant and the crude animated Optus Oval scoreboard that played 'Feeling hot, hot, hot' after every goal...

Or maybe not...

I’d forgotten about the “Feelin hot, hot, hot”. Bring it back!

 

[D Mitchell]

The return of 25 year old 'retro' Robodog is genuinely one of those 'Am I really that old?' moments.

For the hell of it, bring back the 'Doggie, Doggie, Doggie, Woof, Woof, Woof' chant and the crude animated Optus Oval scoreboard that played 'Feeling hot, hot, hot' after every goal...

Or maybe not...

I feel your pain, DR

 

[D Mitchell]

I’d forgotten about the “Feelin hot, hot, hot”. Bring it back!

Can't we just watch the footy in peace ?

 

[TiAn_]

Can't we just watch the footy in peace ?

Sure, just like we did in the 90s.

 

[Freshwater]

1975. Colour TV. We swapped the 2 hoops for the bordered band, that might have been OK but red shorts ? What was the Club Board thinking ? To be fair, though, it was the ‘70’s. Has anyone who frequented Discos in flares, body shirts open to the waist and clogs any right to sneer ?

1989. The AFL tries to tell the Club what to do and how to do it. The Club says “F… Off".

1996. The Board sends out a questionnaire seeking guidance in merger negotiations. The results are that preserving the name “Footscray” and colours are non negotiables.

1997. Smorgo’s Board takes over, changes the Jumper, Name and Home Ground, narry a whisper in dissent. That’s capitulation, that’s humiliation. I think of a bloke I’ve heard of called Ben Dover.

Robodog is a symbol of capitulation and shame.

The current President is a wuss for copping Robodog, a strong President, like Peter Gordon, would never have…oops

I love the mid 70’s look for a retro round in future years.

 

[Foxman98]

As someone who grew up with robodog I am a fan brought back the childhood memories of Chrissy Grant and Johno

 

[D Mitchell]

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I love the mid 70’s look for a retro round in future years.

Much and all as I admire your qualities, Freshwater, red shorts ? To be fair, even Essendon went that mad.

 

[D Mitchell]

As someone who grew up with robodog I am a fan brought back the childhood memories of Chrissy Grant and Johno

Neither of Johnno nor Turtle (Chrissie is for American female singles Wimbledon winners) ever had to wear red shorts.

 

[Foxman98]

Neither of Johnno nor Turtle (Chrissie is for American female singles Wimbledon winners) ever had to wear red shorts.

Not the red shorts no I meant the robo dog

 

[Dogs Rule]

While were going back to 1997, can we bring back the injured and recently retired players sitting in the stands giving their 'expert analysis'.

Both 7 and Optus Vision (remember them?) did this on match broadcasts.

7 used a player from each side giving us their views on the game (usually the old 'yeah, nah boys are goin' well, but gotta lift this quarter'.

Optus Vision (remember them?) used players like Garry Lyon, Craig Kelly and gave Breteton his start in footy commentary (not as verbose back then). Usually these players would sit behind the goal and as a player was lining up would tell us what we could already see happening 'yeah, it's through...yeah,she's home boys...' etc.

Simple times. Good times.