Re: the circular neck, I like the way the cats have dealt with it on their new jumper. Would be equally as effective on the Dees jumper I think.

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/geelongnews/...25/default.aspx

Mind you, this is only for aesthetic value, no idea how it effects the functionality of the strip.

Edit: forgot link

Edited December 4, 200915 yr by Keyser Söze

Ah what the hell, I'll dare to be different.

I like the blunter V, I like the colours we wore this year and I like the round collar. I'm hoping we have a tight jumper like the crows.

I also like the idea of the 1858 on the back, like mfcrox said, let's be proud of our history.

Ah what the hell, I'll dare to be different.

I like the blunter V, I like the colours we wore this year and I like the round collar. I'm hoping we have a tight jumper like the crows.

I also like the idea of the 1858 on the back, like mfcrox said, let's be proud of our history.

If we're proud of our history, we'd also want the sharper 'V', not the "blunter V".

What do people think of the following design for the 2010 jumper???

Changes from the 2009 jumper:

- Deeper and darker blue (bordering on black).

- Blood red yoke, which starts higher up on the arm cuff for a sharper appearance.

- The introduction of '1858' on the back on the jumper just under the collar. We are the oldest football club in the world... be proud of our heritage.

- Changes to sponsor logos, e.g. Reebok = RBK, and The Age = Volvo

We also need to keep the collar 'V' shaped... not the rounded 'T-shirt' look which are stupid looking. Unless there is a physiological advantage to wearing these rounded collars, I say that we stick with a 'V' shape. Looks more like a football jumper!

Any other changes needed???

very good...send to Scwabby..

colours are not impossible to reproduce but will depend entirely upon the material as base..and process. Theres a lot to choose from in Pantone ...but not all for all materials. I dont really see why an agreeable combination of very very dark nay and a deep blood red cant be obtainable. Strangely the colours used to border this forum look pretty good in my opinion... but thats my computer..and may not be precisley the same on others... ( bit ought to be damn close ).

and get rid of that round neck.. ..simply tell Reebok... make it how we want..or we get someone else.. This is about US...not you !!

very good...send to Scwabby..

colours are not impossible to reproduce but will depend entirely upon the material as base..and process. Theres a lot to choose from in Pantone ...but not all for all materials. I dont really see why an agreeable combination of very very dark nay and a deep blood red cant be obtainable. Strangely the colours used to border this forum look pretty good in my opinion... but thats my computer..and may not be precisley the same on others... ( bit ought to be damn close ).

and get rid of that round neck.. ..simply tell Reebok... make it how we want..or we get someone else.. This is about US...not you !!

uhh... I think the issue is that this is about functionality first, not aesthetics. As it should be. The shape of the neckline is hardly a major factor in the scheme of things...

uhh... I think the issue is that this is about functionality first, not aesthetics. As it should be. The shape of the neckline is hardly a major factor in the scheme of things...

how does it aid or add to functionality ? seems a purely fashion thing

how does it aid or add to functionality ? seems a purely fashion thing

Not at all.

During the act of being tackled the old neck created strong and weak points causing a player to twist their body when caught.

This rounded neck spreads the load evenly and pulls the player back in the direction that the tackle is coming from, making it easier to stand up in a tackle and maintain balance.

Not at all.

During the act of being tackled the old neck created strong and weak points causing a player to twist their body when caught.

This rounded neck spreads the load evenly and pulls the player back in the direction that the tackle is coming from, making it easier to stand up in a tackle and maintain balance.

there ya go...thats interesting.. would have thought yo might fashion it in a more refined manner.. without coming so abruptly across under the apple.. More as per the geelong version..

Point taken but I think the real test of standing up in a tackle..is core strength...relying on a piece of fabric is a bit 'late'

there ya go...thats interesting.. would have thought yo might fashion it in a more refined manner.. without coming so abruptly across under the apple.. More as per the geelong version..

Point taken but I think the real test of standing up in a tackle..is core strength...relying on a piece of fabric is a bit 'late'

Its all about getting whatever edge you can.

If jumper design helps by 1% that might be enough to get up in a game decided by a point.

Its the same as having quick-dry material on the backs of shorts so players can dry their wet and slippery hands before taking a shot at goal in the wet.

If you can make things better for the players, within the rules, then why not? Another team will.

Must admit im not a fan of the 'circular' neck that was shown in some recent photos.

I understand that it's part of the tackle proof design (at least that's how it's been presented) but very, very much prefer the 'v' neck, as with mfcrox' post.

One thing that has stood out in recent times is the 'height' of the numbers. Seems like they'll be on the players shoulders sooner rather than later.

This is because of the space required for sponsorship I would have thought?!

Must admit im not a fan of the 'circular' neck that was shown in some recent photos.

I understand that it's part of the tackle proof design (at least that's how it's been presented) but very, very much prefer the 'v' neck, as with mfcrox' post.

One thing that has stood out in recent times is the 'height' of the numbers. Seems like they'll be on the players shoulders sooner rather than later.

Was watching an old replay of a Melb v Foots match back in '92 the other night. The numbers were just as high then as they are now.

I work at the AFL store and we recently got a delivery containing the MFC 2010 guernsey. I must say, I'm not impressed. The whole jumper is flawed. Firstly, the red yoke has been significantly toned down in that its just a duller red. I'm not too fussy about this but if anything the V has gotten wider not sharper. Secondly there are minimal changes to the blue. Thirdly the whole jumper just sits like a dress it isn't tight at all it drapes all over the place. The material seems a lot silkier and thin as well. It is a strange guernsey. Also as someone mentioned earlier in the thread jumper numbers seem to be getting a lot higher on the back...true to word the kapersky logo seems a lot higher on the back pushing the numbers up a bit. Meh. Disappointed. Reebok sucks.

Edited December 10, 200915 yr by Mondê

I never understood why Adelaide went from Adidas to Reebok. Big step backwards.

I'm not a fan of the 'almost black' blue that some find appealing.

Interesting comments re: the round neck. I agree that if it's an advantage, even a small one, we should take it.

I'm not a fan of the 'almost black' blue that some find appealing.

It's the blue we used to wear.

And it beats the purple we play in if the sun is out.

I never understood why Adelaide went from Adidas to Reebok. Big step backwards.

$$$ possibly?

Not as big a step as you might think - I believe Adidas own Reebok.

Or it might be Nike that owns them - either way, using the same technology and sweatshops.

Reebok is indeed part of Adidas

Reebok is indeed part of Adidas

I'm sure that money was a factor and even if Adidas own Reebok, Reebok's jumper design isn't nearly as good.

The new jumper looks great, but I'd like an unchanged jumper for at least 5 years

What do people think of the following design for the 2010 jumper???

Changes from the 2009 jumper:

- Deeper and darker blue (bordering on black).

- Blood red yoke, which starts higher up on the arm cuff for a sharper appearance.

- The introduction of '1858' on the back on the jumper just under the collar. We are the oldest football club in the world... be proud of our heritage.

- Changes to sponsor logos, e.g. Reebok = RBK, and The Age = Volvo

We also need to keep the collar 'V' shaped... not the rounded 'T-shirt' look which are stupid looking. Unless there is a physiological advantage to wearing these rounded collars, I say that we stick with a 'V' shape. Looks more like a football jumper!

Any other changes needed???

That is the best MFC jumper I've seen in decades. Really strong and reflective of our history. Love everything about it. Don't get sucked into the round neck giving a 1% advantage in tackling. swivelling or pirouetting. It looks shite with the red V - simple. The psychology of strength in appearance outweighs the other stuff. Don't be sheep and follow the other teams purely on their marketing advice. We are the original team remember. Let us be the leaders or at least don't follow simply for the sake of being in the majority. The majority don't win premierships!

It's the best Melbourne jumper I've seen in ages.

I'm not one to buy a new jumper every time that they change the sponsor or something like that, but I'm seriously tempted with this jumper.

Me too...but only if it's got the V neck.

If Col is wearing the actual 2010 jumper on the megastore page then it looks like they have stuck with the v neck.

The blue was my only real beef with the current jumper, bit hard to tell from the pic but if it is darker i might need to get one myself.

Are we sticking with the white clash guernseys? I thought they looked great, I got mine as soon as they were on the shelves.

Edited December 12, 200915 yr by Scattsgove

Are we sticking with the white clash guernseys? I thought they looked great, I got mine as soon as they were on the shelves.

Didn't the white clash guernseys go after one year and they're replaced by the red one.

The white ones were two years ago.

Actually - just realised the one thing that I don't like about the jumper - no Demons logo!