Quigs
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Quigs here - an old league tragic.
I am an old and mad Sharks supporter but had a Grandfather from Sydneyham who was a one eyed bluebags supporter. The poor old bugger did have one eye too. He never forgave the filthy Stains for stealing Johnny Raper off you.
My old Pop used to tell me yarn after yarn about his beloved Bluebags. His favorite was Old Bumper.
Okay enough of my reminiscing. Long story short.
I had one of the youngens in the Sharks Room ask me about the name Bluebags and where it originated from.
My old memory is vague but did it have something to do with the depression and the bags the blokes used to carry around newtown and Marrickville area in those times. As mentioned I was told the story a long long time ago.
I am always willing to pass on information to the youngens that want to know about the "real" rugby league. Not the crap it is today.
Cheers - thanks in advance - and enjoy the rest of the season
Quigs