Club Emblems and nicknames

[PhilH]

Woodville were the Woodpeckers which when SANFL licenced products came into being in the 1970's was shortened to Peckers then Warriors in 1982.

[Adelaide Hawk]

Really testing the memory bank here...
In very early days South were referred to as "the freshwaters" and Port Adelaide "the saltwaters"

Pity that's not still the case. When they play we could call it "Watergate".

[Ian]

Anyone who is interested in different club nicknames, have a look on here

http://footypedia.isgreat.org/NICKINDX.HTM

[darley16]

The Panthers were known for many years as "The Yee-ohs or Yeoh's" (however spelt) and you can still hear some old Southies yell this out at games. My understanding is the name originated from calling out across the Torrens River which was once South's boundry, that could of course be wrong.

[Harry the Horse]

Woodville were the Woodpeckers which when SANFL licenced products came into being in the 1970's was shortened to Peckers then Warriors in 1982.

Think I know what you mean Phil ...
While the decision to become Warriors was made in 1982, their first season as Warriors was in fact 1983.

[Harry the Horse]

It's interesting to me to reflect on just how many motif/guernsey changes have been made at the insistence of coaches over the years. Almost an egomaniacal way to leave a permanent imprint on a club.
It's such a big decision to change these things.
What would be the reaction today if say, Nathan Bassett left Norwood for an AFL job, and Norwood's new coach, say Dean Bailey, marches in wanting to change their nickname back to the Demons?

[Adelaide Hawk]

It's interesting to me to reflect on just how many motif/guernsey changes have been made at the insistence of coaches over the years. Almost an egomaniacal way to leave a permanent imprint on a club.
It's such a big decision to change these things.
What would be the reaction today if say, Nathan Bassett left Norwood for an AFL job, and Norwood's new coach, say Dean Bailey, marches in wanting to change their nickname back to the Demons?

Good point. I think new coaches embrace the history and culture of the club these days. Back in the old days, there was a lot of fine tuning to be done. As a Hawthorn supporter, I am eternally grateful to Roy Cazaly for suggesting we change our sobriquet from the Mayblooms to the Hawks.

[whufc]

Quick Question?

Was the name 'tricolours' an Official Central District nickname or was it more of a term like calling NA the reds etc

[Adelaide Hawk]

Quick Question?

Was the name 'tricolours' an Official Central District nickname or was it more of a term like calling NA the reds etc

Don't know for certain, but the Footscray Football Club was the first Patron of the club in 1959. I believe they adopted the jumper design and the term "Bulldogs" from then.

[whufc]

Quick Question?

Was the name 'tricolours' an Official Central District nickname or was it more of a term like calling NA the reds etc

Don't know for certain, but the Footscray Football Club was the first Patron of the club in 1959. I believe they adopted the jumper design and the term "Bulldogs" from then.

Yeah that is true, its just i have heard the term tricolours used a fair bit in reference to Central in a few books i have read and just got me wondering was the term ever the official nickname.

[dedja]

I would have thought it was like the 'Bays' for Glenelg ... an unofficial nickname

[GWW]

I really rate "Warriors" as a nickname and would have preferred that as Port's AFL nickname.

[CENTURION]

nup, should have been no reference to Port at all & been called The Adelaide Power.

[blueandwhite]

The Panthers were known for many years as "The Yee-ohs or Yeoh's" (however spelt) and you can still hear some old Southies yell this out at games. My understanding is the name originated from calling out across the Torrens River which was once South's boundry, that could of course be wrong.

I believe this is correct.
South in the late 1800's were known as "ye old freshwaters". This was because their northern boundary was the River torrens, which apparently was the water source for the early days of the colony. Not sure it would be fresh water these days!!! Still here a few old Southies, myself included call out "Ye ohs" at South games even today.

[Leaping Lindner]

The Panthers were known for many years as "The Yee-ohs or Yeoh's" (however spelt) and you can still hear some old Southies yell this out at games. My understanding is the name originated from calling out across the Torrens River which was once South's boundry, that could of course be wrong.

I believe this is correct.
South in the late 1800's were known as "ye old freshwaters". This was because their northern boundary was the River torrens, which apparently was the water source for the early days of the colony. Not sure it would be fresh water these days!!! Still here a few old Southies, myself included call out "Ye ohs" at South games even today.

Sometimes in early articles they are refered to as the "City men". This also applied to West and North, usuallly when they played Port. Also in some Port v South write ups South are refered to as "The Freshwaters" and Port as "The Saltwaters".

[on the rails]

LOL, obviously took a while for political correctness to take hold ...

We in the cheer squad use to love yelling out "Come on Cocks." to outraged looks from opposition fans.

More to the point Nick was the favourite "Come on cocks stiffen up" to upset the oldies!