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Not as diabolical as the blurry image a week or so back indicated, not a big fan of the Away strip and I hope the Goodyear on the side panels isn't on the retail version.
Also I hope the main sponsor isn't a giant size as has been the case with some other pro-sides around the traps.
Available via the Force online shop now:
https://www.oneills.com/au_en/shop-b...ern-force.html
You know its great to see a Jersey full of sponsors.
Personal opinion but I'd prefer the retail/supporters version to be cleaner eg less or no sponsors.Quote:
Originally Posted by .X.
I referring to the fact that the Force is getting money from more than just the Forrest Family. That has to be a good thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by jargan83
I've got no problem with where the money comes from, any sponsor is great given the struggles for a naming rights sponsor before the axe fell in 2017. I also don't have a problem with the players looking like a billboard on field because that's what the sponsors are paying for.
I just wish retail versions were cleaner, pet peeve across a lot of the sporting codes more than anything.
The Force Polo I saw on Instagram tonight is a beauty.
Yes, A couple years ago (Super rugby years) we couldn’t get a major sponsor and now we’ve even got underarm sponsors!Quote:
Originally Posted by .X.
Would not be surprised if supporters gear is not a contract condition. Probably more surprised were it not.Quote:
Originally Posted by jargan83
I don't doubt it given sponsors have been on supporters jerseys across most codes since the 90's (my memory doesn't go past there).Quote:
Originally Posted by shasta
The Forrest family own Harvey Beef.Quote:
Originally Posted by .X.
True, but they don't own Goodyear or Santos (unless there's news I've not heard!)Quote:
Originally Posted by JSJ
unfortunately, part of the value of having jersey sponsors, is that punters walk around in public with them on!Quote:
Originally Posted by .X.
Santos also sponsored Reds and Tahs.
Saw some Force gear at Rebel Sport today.
The Jerseys had no Harvey Beef sponsor yet had the rest of them printed. The hoodie was the same design as the training shirts. Hoodie and training shorts felt cheap.
Whoever signed off on the club gear this year should give themselves an uppercut, especially after last years great kit designs from Paladin.
Was O'Neills as kit supplier a condition in Rob Kearney's contract?
O'Neils is also supplying Tahs and Brumbies.
Perhaps this is the beginning of the centralised RugbyAU Merchandise plan??
Disappointing from the Governing body If that's the case, pretty sure Paladin was an Australian company and they've gone overseas.
I assume budgetary constraints at head office will be the reason.
Just had a look and ISC is the provider for the Waratahs, I thought they'd pulled out of the Australian market.
Just had a look at the Brumbies kit - why'd we get shafted with the ordinary looking gear this year?
Are the world rugby champagne and lobster meeting not in Dublin?Quote:
Originally Posted by jargan83