"Famous fans" on the VFL bandwagon?

Submitted by footyman on
This one came to me today when I was looking at a bit of the VFL on the TV. I was just wondering what peoples thoughts are when you see images of Barb smeared in Bullants face paint, or Joffa and his gold jacket at Williamstown. Is it patronising? What do true, long time supporters of these clubs think when they see VFL clubs encourage these 'fans' to get on board? Whether the likes of Barb and Joffa have a real interest in the VFL is debatable, and I'd also be interested to hear whether they actually pay anything for the club gear they seem appear in. Comes across to me as a clever tactic used by a few desperate presidents. I hope clubs don't forget the long time club supporters, the ones who have been there through thick and thin, and who will continue to be next year and for years to come. They're the ones I think clubs should be throwing their energy towards. Reasonable comment or is it not an issue?
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vfa Thu, 12 Jul 2007 - 13:43
It would be great after the end of the season when the seagulls see the back of the Collingwood morons and Joffo for good. Williamstown stand alone in 2008- go for it seagulls !!!!!!
3SER977FM (not verified) Fri, 13 Jul 2007 - 08:25
Dale61 wrote:[quote:f2da65d12e="3SER977FM"] Jeff "Joffa" Corfe, on the other hand, I'm not so sure about. He is on the Collingwood payroll, contributing Williamstown match reports for the Collingwood website, among other things. I'm not just being flippant by saying he is on the Collingwood payroll, he is truly and seriously on the payroll at the club. Thus, I have to question just how passionate he is regarding Williamstown. If he actually pays to get into the VFL, then that's great for the VFL, another paying member of the audience, though I'd be surprised if he did pay to get in.
Joffa, like any other CFC member who attends Williamstown home games, gets free admission as part of their CFC membership. Got nothing to do with him being on CFC's payroll. Another case of the media taking a cheap shot at anything Collingwood.[/quote] Fair point Dale61 re. the media having a crack at Collingwood. I despise the team, but shouldn't let it cloud my judgement as a member of the media. Thus, I apologise.