Is the AFL Football Jumper in hiding during the long , hot summer months ?

new Hawks

Yes and No . Diehard fans , have been spotted wearing the sleeveless model to the beach , pool , bbq or pub . Newer styles of football jumpers , jerseys , guernseys are made from lightweight , breathable , stringently engineered , and expertly designed synthetic fabrics . They  fit like a second skin , absorb sweat , and let the wearer breathe through the hottest , balmiest summer day .

The traditional , old style , vintage and retro woolen or acrylic knitted football jumpers , are usually retired for the summer . They are packed lovingly away by owners , to be proudly unfurled , when a nip is in the air , and the first bounce of the Sherrin , is promised for the 2012 fixture .

retro cricket jersey

footy

Traditional Blues

classic Saints

vintage Barwon Heads

Whatever style , shape , size , construction , or colour , your football jumper , jersey , guernsey is , it is a piece of easily recognisable footy memorabilia . Popular in the on , or off season , it still has the ability to turn heads and provide comfortable apparel .

modern Eagles

Football deprived fans , are getting ready for the 2011,  AFL Football Season .

Many fans , will dust off the old , or will buy a new footy jumper .

Get down to the footy , and watch your team play. Enjoy it ,  relax , and move on from the summer that was !

Eagles Jumper

Its Summer , traditionally the off season for AFL football .

Silvers Circus , currently performing at Burnley , in Melbourne's inner east , have added a new part to their show , an act on juggling a football .

Its called the Trick Star Freestyle show. As part of their live show , it highlights the spectacular new sport , of Freestyle Football, which is the art of juggling a football in any position , with various parts of the body , in time with the pumping soundtrack .

Interesting , but do the performers wear their football jumpers , jerseys , guernseys whilst doing it ?

Footy Jumpers at the Circus ?

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