Coaches Match Day wear

[Ethan Tremblay 28,624]

Slow trade day..

[Leoncelli_36 2,264]

On a side note, has anyone heard anything about our new logo? I know the club had hired a graphic designer to. Work on this. The current department hate the cluttered shield which is a nightmare for embroiders and apparel purposes. I think we will see a new demon

[DaleDee 13]

Agree entirely with the OP.

This is an issue (obviously a minor one) that I have had concerns about as well.

All other major sports around the world have their coaches suited up. Our coaches have become billboards.

While I completely understand the need to maximize sponsorship return on investment, there's got to be a line somewhere. If it's good enough for the NBA or premier league to have their coaches/managers in suits why can't we?

[dee-luded 2,958]

Coaches should wear suits at games - polo shirts look cheap and kitsch. Discuss

I really just want to see Roosy and Goody recreate this photo one day.

[Pirlo 576]

Sure and we should go back to listening to the wireless as tv does not exist and all have parted hair.

Bring back the good ol days.

The parted hair part is true.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,482]

I actually agree with the op.

Having said that coaches in the NFL don't wear suits.

[daisycutter 28,709]

The parted hair part is true.

well it is a least partly true

[Bossdog 2,002]

well it is a least partly true

Very true DC.....I parted my hair once and it kept going until there was none left.... Edited October 8, 2014 by Bossdog

[daisycutter 28,709]

Very true DC.....I parted my hair once and it kept going until there was none left....

so it dee parted boss?

[Bitter but optimistic 21,560]

so it dee parted boss?

and things usually look a bit ordinary post partum.

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,152]

Hi all,

Couldn't agree more pitchfork. The current attire of sports coaches in Australia is one on my pet hates. Neil Balme's coaching team pretty much all wore suits - light brown in colour I seem to recall.

I appreciate there are people with other valid opinions on this topic. And I hear the arguments for the current attire. For example, clothing is irrelevant, it's the modern era, sponsor bang-for-buck are some examples. But suits – certainly a collar and tie – communicate so much. The research is pretty definitive on this topic. People who dress authoritatively carry authority before they have even opened their mouthes. Dress communicates so much sub-consciously. It’s why there is a certain dress standard in our courts system for example. Conversely, it’s why detainees in our gaols are given plain dress. Dress communicates hierarchy.

I remember when Ron Barassi went up to Sydney to sort out that rabble in 1993. At the time, they were at least as bad as we are now – possibly even worse. Brasso changed from an open neck and slacks to collar, tie and suit. I also recall his utter dismay when telling a story about his first week in Sydney. He said the administrators – and some of the players – did not know the names of the boot-studders. He was shocked. He said his first job was to restore some self-respect, discipline and standards. I would be surprised if a suit was not part of that message.

As always, interested in all other opinions.

S&S

Edited October 8, 2014 by Queanbeyan Demon

[rhaz 342]

All other major sports around the world have their coaches suited up. Our coaches have become billboards.

Ever watched NFL...?

Edited October 9, 2014 by rhaz

[DemonFrog 1,347]

[Bitter but optimistic 21,560]

Meaning/explanation?

[DemonFrog 1,347]

Meaning/explanation?

OK Professor

I have a man crush on Mr C.

[Bitter but optimistic 21,560]

OK Professor

I have a man crush on Mr C.

Flo gg er, I reckon your most serious crush is on the palm of your hand. Although I'll grant you maybe fickle .... " I love you left hand" .... " Er no I really love you right hand" ... " Well actually, I love you both.. "!!!

[chookrat 3,812]

I reckon our players should do the warmup in their blazers #winning

[DemonFrog 1,347]

Flo gg er, I reckon your most serious crush is on the palm of your hand. Although I'll grant you maybe fickle .... " I love you left hand" .... " Er no I really love you right hand" ... " Well actually, I love you both.. "!!!

Come on Professor

Dennis Cometti is a Red and Blue man though and though.

[Redbeard 497]

Is that a 7 ounce in his hand?

[Biffen 12,441]

Maybe the tenchcoat and Trilby are our only hope.

Worked last time,

[DemonFrog 1,347]

Is that a 7 ounce in his hand?

No just passion for the jumper!

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

What bloody difference does it make what the coaches wear? Is it really going to affect the outcome of the game?

How the hell did thread make it two pages? Why the hell am I even commenting on it??????

trade week is taking its toll.

[Yossarian 1,808]

Sweet, now that trade week is almost over we can finally get back to the real issues.