2013 Jersey, Logo, Sponsorship Discussion

[ShaneO85]

This is something I've never understood, in the couple of years since the on-field strip has been printed rather than embroided... that fans continue to purchase the embroided versions which are no longer true replicas.

I'm not fussed either way but I think the fans should be able to buy exactly what the players wear if they so desire.

Maybe the NBA have it right:

An "authentic" or on court variant goes for about $300 (probably cost $10 to manufacturebut they gotta pay LeBron somehow.

A "swingman" which is basically like our current supporters jerseys for about $70-100. Same cut as authentic just with slightly lower quality materials but still quite adequate.

A "replica" a cheaper variation in a standard cut for about $35-50. Kinda like our best and less jerseys. different fabrics, different cut but simial look.

At the moment we can't buy the exact on field jersey with the same fabric, cut and grip stuff. We get something between and NBA swingman and authentic instead. As far as i know the only way to get a players cut is via charity auctions or having a dodgy mate at the clubs or manufacturers causing one to fall off the back of the truck.

I personally like the look of embroidered logos, it makes them look a lot classier and important. otherwise the logos end up looking equal to the sponsors.

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

yeah NFL have 250, 150 and 100 dollar jerseys.

as for the embroided logos they look better.

but, they can be grabbed.

eventually the players will be wearing skins and thats it

 

[ShaneO85]

yeah NFL have 250, 150 and 100 dollar jerseys.

as for the embroided logos they look better.

but, they can be grabbed.

eventually the players will be wearing skins and thats it

I don't know about the arguement that they can be grabbed having much merit. If a player is relying on the logo to be able to make the tackle i don't like their chances. Pretty sure not one NRL player wouldn't be able to break a tackle if the only grip the defender has is on a 4"x3" patch of the chest. I can understand the irritation if they rub on the wearer's chest.

 

[Pierced Soul]

eventually the players will be wearing skins and thats it

I thought Thurston got fined for having skins logo showing? Maybe it'll eventually be body paint and Ian Roberts will come out of retirement

 

[LESStar58]

I quite like the storm jersey, but as many, I would've hoped they incorporated the crown logo better

Mine arrived yesterday. Looks good in person. The nice purple, gold and silver integration looks tops.

 

[kdalymc]

Hmmm Give some proof you conspiracy nuts.

A printed on/ sublimated is how you tell a fake ie best and less jerseys are sublimated.

I have a Toyota cup broncos (players cut/on field) and the logos are stitched.

I would like to see an example of an on field jersey sublimated. I'm not saying they arnt but I always assumed/knew that fake jerseys (best n less) were printed, and real jerseys were embroidered.
Would cost more to embroider and looks way more legit anyway.

 

[beave]

Hmmm Give some proof you conspiracy nuts.

A printed on/ sublimated is how you tell a fake ie best and less jerseys are sublimated.

I have a Toyota cup broncos (players cut/on field) and the logos are stitched.

I would like to see an example of an on field jersey sublimated. I'm not saying they arnt but I always assumed/knew that fake jerseys (best n less) were printed, and real jerseys were embroidered.
Would cost more to embroider and looks way more legit anyway.

Ive seen cows players when interviewed by fox after the games and the camera zooms in on the players that the normally embroided logos is sub laminated into the players jersey design, be f**ked if i know why as I think the same as you.

 

[some11]

I would like to see an example of an on field jersey sublimated.

http://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Brisbane-Broncos_Sam-Thaiday.jpg

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201106/r785801_6799942.jpg

 

[ShaneO85]

http://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Brisbane-Broncos_Sam-Thaiday.jpg

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201106/r785801_6799942.jpg

Media shot jerseys are often subliminated. Largely because they need them here before they go on sale to generate buzz. I've only ever noticed embroidered ones in use in game. Happy to stand corrected if some teams i rarely see have gone that way. Embroidered looks so much classier.

 

[ShaneO85]

oh wow. I stand corrected. How did i not notice the broncos onfield were subliminated last year? Are all clubs now like that? Just quickly googled Petro and his pink and yellow away strips were all subliminated.

 

[some11]

Older jerseys were embroidered:

http://www.theepochtimes.com/news_images/highres/2007-5-27-74340507.jpg

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201102/r725525_5800617.jpg

 

[kdalymc]

Wow I stand corrected also.

So the best n less fakes are CLOSER replicas to the on field jerseys than the $180 a mart ones. F me

 

[Timmah]

In what way?

Best and Less "fakes" are sponsorless, the copy of the design is generally not 100% accurate, and they aren't made by the same manufacturer of the club strip.

I fail to see how because the logos are printed on an on-field jersey they somehow look cheaper :lol:

 

[Henson Park Hornets]

PNG jersey to be worn at Redfern.

 

[MatthewA]

The Bulldogs jerseys this year were embroidered.

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q485/MRAPhotography/bdogs_zps82964427.jpg

 

[GAZF]

PNG jersey to be worn at Redfern.

I like that there's more focus on red. They're cheap compared to some of the RLWC jerseys we've seen.

 

[Clarke]

Sure happy to help.

a) he didn't NEED to be told it was released a month ago, it's irrelevant. He asked if it was legit. So an adequate response is what I posted, "Yeah mate it's legit. I agree it looks great". To which diesel said "Thanks"
b) by stressing it was released 'over a month ago' suggests it should be common knowledge. Well, over a month ago was the lead in to Christmas. Some people are busy with shopping and parties. We had to create a new jersey thread due to the huge volume of posts. Very very reasonable that someone wouldn't have seen it, esp if they're not a fanatical follower of the thread.
C) the emoticon you used, which are designed to convey the tone of your post, it achieved by putting a semi colon on either side the the word "crazy". It is not crazy to ask if a new jersey design you haven't seen is legit. It's very reasonable. I would say with fair certainty that 98% of NRL fans have not seen new designs. 90% will probably not notice the change even when season starts.

If you want one take home lesson, lose this :crazy:
It only makes you seem like a condescending tool

disagree with the bold.

 

[Henson Park Hornets]

Confirmation of Holden's sponsorship of Origin, U20's and the Roos.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...14441043.38762.110919635615955&type=1&theater

Not sure if the link works, it's direct from FB

 

[Son of Minto]

New Kangaroos jersey

 

[Son of Minto]