Aussie rules is our nation’s favourite sport. It was created here and it is part of our cultural identity. Every winter week, hundreds of thousands of devoted fans take to Australian stadiums to cheer on their team, hoping that they will be the ones to raise the trophy on that one day in September!
At every game, you will see an array of bright, muted and vivid colours in stands of Adelaide Oval, the G, the Gabba, the Sydney Cricket Ground and more – these are the colours of Australia’s national sport. They are also the colours of top quality merchandise picked up at registered sellers – something fans should always look for when buying their merch.
Because, after all, you are supporting your team by purchasing official merch, so whether you visit the Adelaide Crows shop, St Kilda shop, or any other team shop for that matter, here are some reasons why you should always get your merch from a registered supplier:
- You know it will be top quality
There are plenty of two dollar shops across the nation flogging knock-off merch. Dodgy footies, fraying scarves, ratty beanies – you know they will all degrade after just a couple of uses. And, it can be a truly frustrating experience heading to G on a freezing winter’s day in a poorly-knit Pies beanie.
Therefore, when you purchase merch from a registered supplier, you know you will be getting a top quality product that will last you many a winter season. Whether it’s a top quality footy (produced by the original manufacturer), a beautiful new guernsey, some top quality training aids or something completely different, you know you will always receive top quality products when you buy from a registered supplier.
- You’re supporting the game
Knock-off products have nothing to do with the footy institution and do nothing to help the game’s advancement itself. Conversely, purchasing official merchandise from household names helps the game and clubs themselves. Sure, you don’t have to get yourself a membership to show your diehard support for your club, but picking up a piece of official merchandise, or top quality playing equipment, is a great way to show that you love the game and you want to see its continued advancement.
- Quality merchandise protects the game’s identity
The last thing anyone wants to see is legions of fans sporting dodgy merchandise at AFL or AFLW games – it looks ratty and brings down the game’s prestige. Don’t get us wrong – we’re in full support of Nan’s homeknit Blues scarf – that’s a much different story (and a very sweet one, too!).
But, if Aussie rules fans the nation over started picking up every random two dollar scarf or, God forbid, counterfeit guernsey for sale, it would really bring down the game’s prestige. Yes, it has always been the best idea to pick up top quality merchandise from an official supplier, especially as it helps uphold the sport as one that our nation is truly proud to call our own.
- It just looks better, obviously
Official merch is obviously going to look a lot better than counterfeit garbage. Therefore, any style-conscious footy fans out there should detest the idea of picking up some dodgy, poorly-stitched guernsey from some random vendor – these garbage garments a disgrace to the unique style that is Aussie rules merchandise.
So, always stick with the official merch – you’re helping the game whilst enjoying a quality, stylish product in the process!
