Luther Bradbury is worried his mental health might be rapidly deteriorating.
The Sydney graphic designer says he could have sworn that his close friend, Alastair Barrett-Lennard, was a dedicated Swans fan.
“I’m 90 per cent sure I remember him turning up to a sesh at the Beresford with a scarf tossed around his neck, a grin on his face, screaming ‘Gooooo Buddddyyy!’ when the Swans made it into last year’s Grand Final.”
But Luther’s beginning to question his vivid recollection of the past.
“It’s so weird though,” he explains, scratching his head.
“Now he keeps talking about how much he loves Toby Greene and Jeremy Cameron. It just doesn’t add up. The only explanation I can think of is that he’s jumped ship – but I can’t ever imagine a Swans fan doing that – they’re real die-hards.”
The Roar approached Alastair to try and solve the mystery.
“Nah mate, I’ve been a Giants fan since day dot,” he assures us.
“I was there when we were the laughing stock of the comp – we were losing every game by 200 and even bloody Karmichael Hunt was getting a run.”
Luther’s worried that his poor recollection of Alastair’s allegiances might be symptomatic of a bigger cognitive issue.
“Maybe I should go easy on the grog because this has been happening a lot lately,” he said, concerned.
Alastair informs me that he can’t wait for next week’s game against Collingwood. He pulls out a GWS supporter’s hat that’s in suspiciously immaculate condition for a foundation member and puts it on his head.
“That’s what makes it all the more special that the boys are really starting to hit their straps now. Can’t wait to get down to the SCG…”
“Spotless Stadium, in Homebush,” I correct him.
“Ugh out WEST?!” he replies.
“Gross.”
Rooboy
Guest
Karmichael Hunt ran around for the Gold Coast Suns, the ex-NRL experiment for GWS was Israel Folau. Keep up. (Unless you're checking on us checkers)
Mike
Guest
I think the author has been reading the Betoota Advocate. I call rip off lol.
Penster
Roar Guru
I'm a long term Hawk supporter who's become a member of GWS and was barracking hard for the Saints tonight.
TomC
Roar Guru
Yeah nah.
Josh
Expert
It's a top five song in the league, easily. That said the Swans' goes alright too, little festive banjo in the middle...
Pat Clarey
Guest
I was sitting in my seat at the end of the game singing, you see I'm a 20 year member of Swans and they will always be my number one team. I'm also a GWS 3 game member, I don't buy into this made up rivalry either. Love Cheer Cheer but can dance to Giants.
chump
Guest
lawl. wannabe carlton draft. toothless.
mds1970
Roar Guru
Very amusing. Well I LOLled.
Raimond
Roar Guru
It's a pretty good song, though -- very Soviet.
Micko
Guest
I was one of them
Josh
Expert
Did see a large number of inebriated Swans fans singing the Giants song on the way home from the derby the other week...!
clipper
Guest
Cue Josh and co. for their usual 'the west doesn't want them' rants. 2nd last sentence sums it up - can't see many Swans fans suddenly becoming GWS fans, they will just move on to the next trendy happening.