2016 Jerseys, Sponsorship, Logos Discussion

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

Um, the home jersey from about 2003/4-2013 was pretty much the same, maroon with yellow detail. Only thing that changed was how much yellow (trim -> side panels -> side panels and arch over chest)

Im not sure if im reading your punctuation wrong. Are you saying their iconic brand is "Maroon with yellow bits on it"??

If thats what youre saying than you see the problem. Their brand isnt made up of shapes or designs (like StGeorge or Souths), theirs brand is the colour. So when they go and change those colours completely, there is nothing left of the brand.

This shows that they either dont know what their brand is or they just to give a shit (i dont know which is worse).

(if, alternative, you are saying their iconic design (excluding colour) is "a blank chest and stuff around the stomach" that is a stretch at best...)

 

[Perth Red]

Ideally your jersey brand would be colour and pattern, but at the very least colour. Some clubs, looking at you Panthers, still havent grasped either.

 

[Timmah]

Wait, you were stabbing at Brisbane's colours?

Haven't they been maroon and gold since they joined in 1988?

I know they experimented with navy but the maroon and gold has never changed.

 

[macavity]

Was that not a one-off or pre-season jersey?

It was at least 2 years - 94/95?

http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/bad-rugby-league-jersey-designs/

 

[Perth Red]

Wil round and neither the clubs or refs are in pink in either game today. We do these themed rounds half arsed.

 

[Timmah]

It was at least 2 years - 94/95?

http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/bad-rugby-league-jersey-designs/

Yes - but was it their primary jersey during that time, or just some sort of clash kit?

 

[Timmah]

Wil round and neither the clubs or refs are in pink in either game today. We do these themed rounds half arsed.

Uh, the refs in BOTH games are in purple, are you blind or stupid?

 

[Perth Red]

It's Melbourne Storm round? Or is purple supposed to be feminine?

 

[Timmah]

Purple is the colour of Women in League Round. NRL changed it two years ago so they weren't pigeon-holing WiL as breast cancer awareness only, which is generally what pink is for.

Amazing you purport to know so much about rugby league but hadn't picked up on that (even the forum background is f**king purple!)

 

[macavity]

Yes - but was it their primary jersey during that time, or just some sort of clash kit?

99% sure it was their primary kit mate

 

[kdalymc]

Hahha no, the diamonds was a "night" jersey

 

[Timmah]

99% sure it was their primary kit mate

Night time jersey apparently.

 

[LESStar58]

It was at least 2 years - 94/95?

http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/bad-rugby-league-jersey-designs/

That Australia away jersey gets a bad rap.

I'veowned one for years and love it.

 

[Timmah]

Just bumping this as the Dogs will be wearing it Thursday v Manly.

 

[Saint Doc]

 

[Diesel]

Wil round and neither the clubs or refs are in pink in either game today. We do these themed rounds half arsed.

The Warriors wore their WiL jersey last weekend at home. Regardless who is home or away, the jerseys should only be worn on the dedicated around

 

[Lambretta]

Purple is the colour of Women in League Round. NRL changed it two years ago so they weren't pigeon-holing WiL as breast cancer awareness only, which is generally what pink is for.

Amazing you purport to know so much about rugby league but hadn't picked up on that (even the forum background is f**king purple!)

Purple is the official colour of Roman royalty and magistrates and sexual frustration

This week's games sponsored by Incontentia Buttocks' new chastity belts
Guaranteed to stop Biggus Dickus in his tracks

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Just bumping this as the Dogs will be wearing it Thursday v Manly.

Looks like Easts.

Bred not bought ;-)

 

[steggz]

Im not sure if im reading your punctuation wrong. Are you saying their iconic brand is "Maroon with yellow bits on it"??

If thats what youre saying than you see the problem. Their brand isnt made up of shapes or designs (like StGeorge or Souths), theirs brand is the colour. So when they go and change those colours completely, there is nothing left of the brand.

This shows that they either dont know what their brand is or they just to give a shit (i dont know which is worse).

(if, alternative, you are saying their iconic design (excluding colour) is "a blank chest and stuff around the stomach" that is a stretch at best...)

Saying two things:
1) The design didn't change that much over a considerable period of time (contra your claim of too many different designs)
2) I would say that their colours are the brand. Look at English rugby league or football. Teams can keep their colours and make completely different designs, but they are still recognisable as the teams. Yes, some teams will never be like that, but there are enough examples of regular (every season!) changes.

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

Just bumping this as the Dogs will be wearing it Thursday v Manly.

The players were wearing these during pressers, and it looked like they had just dropped food all over themselves...