As advertised in the Demon Shop:

"Our 2011 guernsey is the most technically advanced in the AFL, but also recalls elements of our clubs proud history. The return of the collar, along with a sharper V, a deeper red and darker shade of navy blue take the guernsey back to our true colours, while ventilated side panels have been added to cater for the athletic nature of todays game. Our clash guernsey retains all of the elements of our home guernsey, with the addition of white panels that create a gladiatorial feel and represent the colours of the Melbourne Cricket Club."

Brilliant that we have returned to the sharper V and our true colours, as worn in our premiership years.

Thanks Cam.

Edited December 2, 201014 yr by Deeoldfart

As advertised in the Demon Shop:

"Our 2011 guernsey is the most technically advanced in the AFL, but also recalls elements of our club’s proud history. The return of the collar, along with a sharper V, a deeper red and darker shade of navy blue take the guernsey back to our true colours, while ventilated side panels have been added to cater for the athletic nature of today’s game. Our clash guernsey retains all of the elements of our home guernsey, with the addition of white panels that create a gladiatorial feel and represent the colours of the Melbourne Cricket Club."

Brilliant that we have returned to the sharper V and our true colours, as worn in our premiership years.

Thanks Cam.

Well DOF I am of a similar vintage to you I think, to be honest all I can remember about the Jumper from the 60's is it had a dark blue body with a red yoke and a collar and Red socks.

With either white or black shorts.

I quite liked last years home jumper.

And at the end of the day winning games in our traditional blue body with a red yoke is what turns my top soil.

So bring it on!

Edited December 2, 201014 yr by old dee

As advertised in the Demon Shop:

"Our 2011 guernsey is the most technically advanced in the AFL, but also recalls elements of our club’s proud history. The return of the collar, . . . . .

But obviously not the Owen Zinco collar!

Small blessings

So we basically wear a "Sydney Swans" Jumper when playing away now do we. Oh dear.

The Swans NEVER wear White shorts. Interesting to see whether we will be forced to considering it is their colour.

I am way off being Happy about this, but for the next couple of years i will swallow my pride.

BUT if we EVER have to look like Sydney during ANY finals match in particuliar, I will be Furious, and i hope not alone. Grrrr.

Can't help but think they're trying to be a little too cute. The blue trim to the yoke ought to be a bit wider and uniform. Would have liked to see the mfc insignia below the yoke too to break up all that white . Agree way too Sydney. Better than pajamas though !!

Well DOF I am of a similar vintage to you I think, to be honest all I can remember about the Jumper from the 60's is it had a dark blue body with a red yoke and a collar and Red socks.

With either white or black shorts.

I quite liked last years home jumper.

And at the end of the day winning games in our traditional blue body with a red yoke is what turns my top soil.

So bring it on!

1948 was an excellent vintage old dee. Not only did we win a Flag, but by the time the mid 50s rolled around, I was already taking an interest in footy, and I had a succession of premierships and near misses to redouble my enthusiasm for the Dees. It's been a long drought since 1964, but the ground is now moist and fertile, and it won't be long before our topsoil is turned, old fella.

As I mentioned in another thread, personally I would prefer a bigger yolk (on the home jumper) as the logos take up much of it, but I like the New Balance collar design and the colours.

Agreed.

Usually all the logo's (AFL, Sponsor) can fit fairly comfortably inside the red area. Doesn't seem to be the case with the new jumper.

Probably not a big deal and I've got too much time on my hands to think about it, so yeh...

I think a lot of us predicted the gothic MFC letters (similar to MCC) would be on the quernsey - WRONG

But they did pop up subtely on the sox - nice touch

CHECK OUT THE NEW JUMPERS ON THE INTERACTIVE VIDEO!!!

melbournefc.com.au

Well done MFC. Pearler.

But they did pop up subtely on the sox - nice touch

Well DC I will take back what I said yesterday, after seeing the real thing I like both.

And this time I will not comment further on our jumpers till 2011!

1948 was an excellent vintage old dee. Not only did we win a Flag, but by the time the mid 50s rolled around, I was already taking an interest in footy, and I had a succession of premierships and near misses to redouble my enthusiasm for the Dees. It's been a long drought since 1964, but the ground is now moist and fertile, and it won't be long before our topsoil is turned, old fella.

God we are getting on!

My father starting taking me from the late 50's but to be honest the only one I can remember is 64 as a teenager.

and you are correct it has been a long time between drinks.

I hope we both live long enough to see the next one.

Edited December 2, 201014 yr by old dee

So we basically wear a "Sydney Swans" Jumper when playing away now do we. Oh dear.

The Swans NEVER wear White shorts. Interesting to see whether we will be forced to considering it is their colour.

I am way off being Happy about this, but for the next couple of years i will swallow my pride.

BUT if we EVER have to look like Sydney during ANY finals match in particuliar, I will be Furious, and i hope not alone. Grrrr.

I get the feeling nothing will make you happy as long as we are wearing a clash strip.

Personally, I'm impressed with this design.

I hope we keep it forever.

I've never wanted to buy a clash strip until now.

I get the feeling nothing will make you happy as long as we are wearing a clash strip.

Personally, I'm impressed with this design.

I hope we keep it forever.

I've never wanted to buy a clash strip until now.

It's an excellent attempt at a clash jumper 25 i will give it that. It is the best it will get under the present guidelines the AFL force upon us.

No i do not like wearing white, and never will.

Any idea on the shorts we are to wear with the clash strip??

Cam mentioned the Invincible Whites...

Throw some love this way, peeps...

Yeah, kudos, you did mention that god knows how many times.

And Cam mentioned in the YouTube vid with Beamer that we'd request to wear blue shorts, even though it might not always be possible.

Any idea on the shorts we are to wear with the clash strip?

My understanding is that the League does not like socks and shorts to clash, so they are unlikely to let us wear navy shorts if the opposition - Port, Essendon, West Coast etc are wearing black or blue shorts.

It's more for a player's benefit (less likely to handball to an opponent if bent over, say) than for TV viewers and the like. But that's just my understanding.

Really really good.

Both of them. It will be interesting to see how the collar goes for fans that wear a t-shirt or shirt under the jumper at the footy. Might look a bit funny. Not an issue though.

The only thing I am not completely sure about is having the emblem on the jumper. I think it gets a tiny bit complicated on the front for what is a very simple jumper but I will give it a go and see how it looks throughout the year.

Well done Schwabby! A+

Cam mentioned the Invincible Whites...

Throw some love this way, peeps...

Hey rp when Cam mentioned "the invincible whites" i immediately thought of you, but as i do not know your face it was your little Avatar that flashed into my Brain before my eyes!! Made me laugh champ.

Cam mentioned the Invincible Whites...

Throw some love this way, peeps...

Gee I'd forgot you mentioned that

Still I suppose if I had the job to sell it, I'd be saying that too

But take a bow anyway rpfc

Now some love my way. I seem to remember I brought up the MCC red/blue/white connection a few months ago.

Not to forget coloured shorts too

Winners all round

If we must have white this one wins my approval. Keeping the complete red yoke was the winner, as was the minimising of much of the white.

Clash jumper looks good.

Wouldn't mind seeing the "MFC" (that's on the socks) in navy on the white at the front.

Not sure it would be better though - might be too "busy"

I'll buy a jumper this year - last time I had one it had #9 on it (Brian Dixon).

Edited December 3, 201014 yr by old55

You're welcome, folks.

Whenever in doubt - listen to rpfc...

Nah, the jumpers look good. Buying one!

looks much better in that pic. Best to date

looks much better in that pic. Best to date

I really like the new clash jumper. I won't say love, because i'd prefer we only wear one jumper, but this is a good compromise. Well done MFC.

I love how we have recognised that traditional is best. Dont be suprised if other clubs follow our lead and gte rid of the horrible monikor style jumpers.

Thanks Schwabby and NB. I think we also need to thank the OP and others that have contributed to this thread. I hadn't read/seen this thread before from the start, but it is obvious that the club have listened to the ideas that were raised on this forum. Everyone wanted the 'V' back and we get it. Everyone liked the MFC monogram and it is on the socks. The blue side panels were included in the OP's designs and we got them. We are lucky that our club is listening to the supporters. For many years it didn't. Well done all.