The Sydney Swans will honour their South Melbourne roots by wearing the club’s iconic red-V guernsey as the away strip for all Victorian games going forward.
The guernsey features a distinctive red V on a white jumper. It was worn by South Melbourne dating back to 1932 and made famous by Bloods legends including Bob Skilton, Peter Bedford, Bob Pratt, Ron Clegg and J. Herbie Matthews.
The Swans spent a significant part of the 2021 season in Victoria, after relocating due to the Covid-19 outbreak in NSW. The unique circumstances of the season provided an opportunity for the playing group to strengthen its connection to the club’s South Melbourne supporter base.
Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley said following the tremendous support the team received last year, players led the call to wear the red V in all Victorian games.
“The support the team felt during that time in Melbourne last year was incredible, and the positive feedback from fans and the playing group was overwhelming. It felt fitting to honour the strong connection by representing the club’s history every time players run out for a game in Victoria,” Harley said.
“We have an enormous amount of respect for our history, and what has come before us. I look forward to seeing more of our special red-V guernsey not only on the field, but in the stands this season.”
The Sydney Swans have six games in Victoria this season, including four at Marvel Stadium and two at the MCG, giving Victorian fans plenty of opportunities to see the team in action in the red V jumper.
Our red-V guernsey will be available soon via the Swanshop.
Meanwhile, the Sydney Swans will celebrate the club’s proud history during Swans Heritage Week, leading up to Round 12 against the Melbourne Demons at the MCG. The Swans Hall of Fame celebration will take place in Melbourne during that week on Thursday, June 2. Fittingly, Melbourne was the first club South Melbourne played in 1874.
Tickets to the Swans Hall of Fame dinner in Melbourne are now on sale. Visit Swans Hall of Fame Dinner
