Swamp Donkey wrote:Mythical Creature wrote:
Not sure on the Mallala guernseys, maybe they thought someone was gonna get reported and didn't want them identified.Who would have thought that you wouldn't be able to tell who was who with white numbers on a white guernsey.
Any footy historian would be able to tell you MC that all clubs used to wear guernseys with a white number on the back and also plain white shorts. I agree the numbers were very difficult to see, but honestly did it really matter? Was a terriffic day for the footy club and a real success, pity the A grade let the club down a bit with their efforts. We're just lucky we get another chance to rectify it unlike our performance in last years big game!
I thought the jumpers served thier purpose well and they were excepted by most people that mattered very very well, particularly the bidders at the auction after the match. Together the set of 21 guernseys probably wouldve fetched over $15,000 for the footy club, with the highest purchased for around the $1800 mark and 2 or 3 over $1500. This alone was a great reward for the efforts of Jimmy Franks and the centenary organising committee of the club, they did a fantastic job. The day was a good reminder of how lucky we are to play for such a great footy club.
I was told Saturday night about the white numbers and white shorts and it was only in the seventies that they started changing this. I have a feeling you were standing next to me when I was told this too.

That is a sensational effort to raise that sort of money and obviously well done to your supporters for putting their hands in their pockets. The recent rain would have helped bump up the prices no doubt with many local farmers looking at a good year.
It was a great crowd on Saturday and a lot of passion from both sides was shown on and off the field. It is what makes Country Footy so great.