A Celebration of Gussy: Rd 01 vs Bulldogs

[Guest]

There are no milestones for our Round One match vs Dogs. This means we have the entire front of the banner just for Gus.

We welcome any and all suggestions for banner content.

Note: one of the AFL’s rules is no insulting opposition players/clubs on banners, regardless of whether or not a player’s career has been cruelly cut short due to the deliberate action of a filthy thug… of course, that’s just an example.

We’ve had the suggestion of a minute’s applause (standing ovation) at the 10-minute mark of the first quarter.
We’ve also had the suggestion of as many as possible cheer squad members behind the goals wearing a Gussy-style helmet.

These are just two examples of ideas that are welcome and that I’ll put to our esteemed DA leaders, along with banner content suggestions.

Let’s show Gussy how much we love and respect him!

[Dee Zephyr 19,311]

A standing ovation at the 10 minute mark sounds good WCW.
Maybe we can all light a cigar at the same time like Gus did in the middle of Optus. They won’t be able to kick all of us out for smoking. 

[Sir Why You Little 37,457]

Excellent Idea. Dedicate the day to Gus

[Neil Crompton 5,852]

40 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

There are no milestones for our Round One match vs Dogs. This means we have the entire front of the banner just for Gus.

We welcome any and all suggestions for banner content.

Note: one of the AFL’s rules is no insulting opposition players/clubs on banners, regardless of whether or not a player’s career has been cruelly cut short due to the deliberate action of a filthy thug… of course, that’s just an example.

We’ve had the suggestion of a minute’s applause (standing ovation) at the 10-minute mark of the first quarter.
We’ve also had the suggestion of as many as possible cheer squad members behind the goals wearing a Gussy-style helmet.

These are just two examples of ideas that are welcome and that I’ll put to our esteemed DA leaders, along with banner content suggestions.

Let’s show Gussy how much we love and respect him!

Great idea WCW. Love to do it on Kings Birthday though! 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Neil Crompton said:

Great idea WCW. Love to do it on Kings Birthday though! 

Don’t worry, NC. We’ve plenty of time to sort that… and LOOOOONG memories.

[The Jackson FIX 3,512]

No words WCW, just an enormous picture of Gus’ helmet with a premiership medal draped on it on the banner and we all know what that means.

Edited February 24, 2024 by The Jackson FIX

[Pates 9,697]

I hope that at least one of the players (Gawn or Trac my picks) will do a golf swing celebration after a goal in tribute to Gus.

As for Dees fans I think the 10min mark 1min applause is a good idea.

[Little Goffy 14,963]

Could it be... is this the time... to bring back the bugle?

Maybe a cavalry charge call at the moment in the third quarter when he took the gully catch in the grand final ;)

[Phil C 734]

10 min mark applause isn’t great as anything could be happening then. Let’s just get him to present Max with the Premiership Cup at the end of the year 🏆! 

[Chook 15,069]

6 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

There are no milestones for our Round One match vs Dogs. This means we have the entire front of the banner just for Gus.

We welcome any and all suggestions for banner content.

Note: one of the AFL’s rules is no insulting opposition players/clubs on banners, regardless of whether or not a player’s career has been cruelly cut short due to the deliberate action of a filthy thug… of course, that’s just an example.

We’ve had the suggestion of a minute’s applause (standing ovation) at the 10-minute mark of the first quarter.
We’ve also had the suggestion of as many as possible cheer squad members behind the goals wearing a Gussy-style helmet.

These are just two examples of ideas that are welcome and that I’ll put to our esteemed DA leaders, along with banner content suggestions.

Let’s show Gussy how much we love and respect him!

Just a red and blue helmet, with black where the face would be, and two eyes peering out of the darkness.
 

"GIVE EM HELL"

[whatwhat say what 23,854]

gotta use the pic of him with the cigar holding the premiership medal aloft

"always an mfc champion"

[Smokey 4,391]

I like the cigar references, but a simple image of an onion could also work. 

[gs77 4,614]

The cigar premiership pic with "Thank you Gus" would bring a tear to my eye.

[Beetle 4,739]

“Words cannot describe our gratitude to Gus.

We’re coming for you Collingwood, like Jake the [censored] Muss”

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Beetle said:

“Words cannot describe our gratitude to Gus.

We’re coming for you Collingwood, like Jake the [censored] Muss”

Whilst I love the sentiment, I just can’t see the Club nor the AFL letting that one through. 😅

[58er 6,872]

14 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

There are no milestones for our Round One match vs Dogs. This means we have the entire front of the banner just for Gus.

We welcome any and all suggestions for banner content.

Note: one of the AFL’s rules is no insulting opposition players/clubs on banners, regardless of whether or not a player’s career has been cruelly cut short due to the deliberate action of a filthy thug… of course, that’s just an example.

We’ve had the suggestion of a minute’s applause (standing ovation) at the 10-minute mark of the first quarter.
We’ve also had the suggestion of as many as possible cheer squad members behind the goals wearing a Gussy-style helmet.

These are just two examples of ideas that are welcome and that I’ll put to our esteemed DA leaders, along with banner content suggestions.

Let’s show Gussy how much we love and respect him!

While I believe any of the suggested examples would/could be good suggest the DA work in with the Vlub about its intentions on that day to honour him.  I would think he would be offered a motorcade or walk around the ground at half time. 

At sometime Gus highlights  on the scoreboard should be shown if he is honoured with the half time respects. 

Certainly the 10 minute clap is a popular one and banner tributes both sides perhaps if possible. 

Club  should also promote It as a Gus Day and some item be chosen as a tribute or T shirt for fans all ages. 

no pressure but it’s only 3/4 weeks away! 
 

[TheWiz 787]

16 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

There are no milestones for our Round One match vs Dogs. This means we have the entire front of the banner just for Gus.

We welcome any and all suggestions for banner content.

Note: one of the AFL’s rules is no insulting opposition players/clubs on banners, regardless of whether or not a player’s career has been cruelly cut short due to the deliberate action of a filthy thug… of course, that’s just an example.

We’ve had the suggestion of a minute’s applause (standing ovation) at the 10-minute mark of the first quarter.
We’ve also had the suggestion of as many as possible cheer squad members behind the goals wearing a Gussy-style helmet.

These are just two examples of ideas that are welcome and that I’ll put to our esteemed DA leaders, along with banner content suggestions.

Let’s show Gussy how much we love and respect him!

Great idea WCW, like other posters have commented, is it possible to include on a banner?

[Kent 2,920]

The tribute should be on KB vs Colling wood 

Just a big pic of Gus and some stirring words

 

 

[Redleg 42,156]

18 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

There are no milestones for our Round One match vs Dogs. This means we have the entire front of the banner just for Gus.

We welcome any and all suggestions for banner content.

Note: one of the AFL’s rules is no insulting opposition players/clubs on banners, regardless of whether or not a player’s career has been cruelly cut short due to the deliberate action of a filthy thug… of course, that’s just an example.

We’ve had the suggestion of a minute’s applause (standing ovation) at the 10-minute mark of the first quarter.
We’ve also had the suggestion of as many as possible cheer squad members behind the goals wearing a Gussy-style helmet.

These are just two examples of ideas that are welcome and that I’ll put to our esteemed DA leaders, along with banner content suggestions.

Let’s show Gussy how much we love and respect him!

Good to see you back.

How about just “Gus Thanks”.

[Kent 2,920]

How about all the supporters on KB wear jerseys No 10 Thousands of them

[leave it to deever 17,618]

Just now, Kent said:

How about all the supporters on KB wear jerseys No 10 Thousands of them

How about we all jump the fence too.

Sorry got a bit carried away there.

Good idea Kent.

[Lexinator 1,931]

Great work, WCW 💙❤️ A picture of the 2021 Premiership Cup with Gus's helmet resting in it/off it? Some onions or cigars wouldn't go astray either 😅😁

[seventyfour 1,248]

For the Simpsons fans...

[dees189227 12,512]

14 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

Could it be... is this the time... to bring back the bugle?

Maybe a cavalry charge call at the moment in the third quarter when he took the gully catch in the grand final ;)

That bugle is to be never seen again 

[Guest]

6 hours ago, 58er said:

While I believe any of the suggested examples would/could be good suggest the DA work in with the Vlub about its intentions on that day to honour him.  I would think he would be offered a motorcade or walk around the ground at half time. 

At sometime Gus highlights  on the scoreboard should be shown if he is honoured with the half time respects. 

Certainly the 10 minute clap is a popular one and banner tributes both sides perhaps if possible. 

Club  should also promote It as a Gus Day and some item be chosen as a tribute or T shirt for fans all ages. 

no pressure but it’s only 3/4 weeks away! 
 

We are certainly working with the Club to make this a Gus Day.

The T-shirt idea has been put forth and (time permitting) seems like it could be a thing 🤞🏼 

Unfortunately, unless the Club can work something out with our partners, there’ll be an ad on the other side of the banner. Regardless, and weather permitting, we hope do a ‘show’ - raising the banner, lowering it, turning it, then raising it again so as everyone gets to see it.

Thanks for the ideas, 58er 

Edited February 25, 2024 by WalkingCivilWar