An end to summer is in sight with the nights and early mornings drawing in with less daylight and a drop in temperatures. With the changing season a football fans thoughts turn to their teams first game of the year .Last years jumper , jersey , guernsey is pulled out of the wardrobe and inspected . The questions has it got another season in it? , are the sponsors too dated ?but mainly will it still fit ?are asked .The sponsors may come and go, as will some of the mascots ( who would have thought the Lions would run out with a new Lion ).The team colours may appear a bit darker or lighter each passing year but one thing remains the same and will never go out of fashion ,at round one every ardent footy fan will be out in their teams colours wearing their jumper , jersey or guernsey.Sometimes these jumpers have often had a short respite over the warmer months but the humble jumper has definitely become more of a fashion trend and wearable iconic item of clothing over time .Of one thing you are assured , the jumper ,whether temporarily rested , newly purchased or freshly washed will be proudly on display at the first bounce of the Sherrin .

year of the Bomber

Its summer and as the long hot days draw to a close with the sound of cicadas chirping their nightly cacophony a feeling of serenity and relaxation blankets the continent .Idyllic holidays stretch ahead and the beach / country retreat / holiday destination beckons . The frantic work time rush of start times and late finishes are temporarily forgotten as employees everywhere unwind and chill to indulge in that extra glass of wine , read that long ago purchased novel or enjoy a sumptuous barbecue . Its summer time and the living is easy .Has to be the best time of year as beautiful days and relaxed nights gladden our souls and recharge our batteries . Sit back , relax and enjoy because this precious interlude is all too brief .The summer weather offers an ideal opportunity for footy fans everywhere to get out in their footy jumpers . Particularly suitable to warm days and long hot nights are the popular modern style of sleeveless polyester guernseys .Buy one now and wear it in so it will be ready to go with the first bounce of the sherrin come April , round 1 of the afl fixture at the “G”.

grab yourself a new footy jumper