Does anyone know when the 2006 season jerseys will be out?

[ParraDude_Jay]

Thank god they did change it, I almost stripped Leeds of their "worst strip ever" title and handed it to Les Catalans.

New ones are pretty good though.

 

[bartman]

Thanks Yak, they're an improvement. Less cluttered for one. Though the red and yellow one would be harsh if anyone were playing with a hangover...

 

[Bumble]

Phew...thank god they changed it, I was having 2nd thoughts about buying one!

 

[Weasels Ripped My Flesh]

Whats with the lack of sponsors?

 

[Bumble]

Whats with the lack of sponsors?

True...maybe it will change.

 

[bartman]

Perhaps not many south of france companies looking for international exposure (compared to the sponsors on last year's UTC strip)?

Hopefully there's room on the back for a prospective backer, would be good value for one of the airlines I'd imagine?

 

[hitro the maneater]

The latest offering from Hull can be found on http://www.hullfc.com/

 

[ParraDude_Jay]

Why do all Super League clubs change their kit every single year? Who'd want to buy a shirt when you know it'll be outdated in 12 months time.

 

[Evil Homer]

Almost all fans by the looks of it

 

[SalfordRedsWA]

Fans in SL like diversity.

 

[The Tank]

The Leeds shirt might look nicer if they chopped off that end bit under the sponsor logo. Might...

 

[yakstorm]

Why do all Super League clubs change their kit every single year? Who'd want to buy a shirt when you know it'll be outdated in 12 months time.

There are a few key differences, first off the Super League sides rely on the revenue from merchandise far more than Australian clubs cause they don't have leagues clubs, so need to keep churning over merchandise, hence the constant changes.

Next the cost for the jerseys are significantly less than in Australia. They are generally around 30 - 40 pounds, which yes is about 90 - 120 Australian dollars, but considering people in the UK are paid in pounds, its not much different than buying a good shirt. I'm sure if NRL jerseys were say $60-$80 you would be almost prepared to buy a new one each year...verses the current $140 - $170 situation.

 

[SalfordRedsWA]

Spot on Yakstorm.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

You can get Les Catalans jerseys here for 60 euros

http://www.treizedefrance.com/boutique/

 

[BlindMan]

YAy, got a Wigan 2006 jersey for Christmas, great quality and lovely, the best replica kit ive ever had.

ps thats not me

 

[shaneh]

where are the collars!!!! some of us old front rowers dont like the tight fit look!!!

 

[bartman]

ps thats not me

But I bet you'd look just as fit in yours though...

I'm with you on the collars issue - just doesn't feel right on me without one?

 

[BlindMan]

well i like it, and going to take if for a test run

 

[BlindMan]

But I bet you'd look just as fit in yours though...

well i do look a tiny bit like him

 

[JasonE]

I like the new Wigan away jersey, very modern looking.