2019
AFL
Collingwood
Collingwood Magpies
Eagles
Geelong Cats
Greater Western Sydney
Guernseys
Preliminary Final
Richmond Tigers
Richmond Tigers
Tigers
Guernsey is the new word used to describe the humble football jumper.According to the Heinemann Australian Dictionary it means a ” heavy woollen jumpers such as is worn by footballers , sailors etc. ( originally from the island of Guernsey in the English Channel )
Todays streamlined version of a guernsey is a vastly different version of a ” heavy woollen jumper. ”
The modern Jersey , Jumper or Guernsey is usually quick drying , snug fitting polyester, often without sleeves or collar . It is colourful and printed with many logos , names and sponsors.
Even the number, and sometimes the players surname is printed onto the back of the Jersey , Jumper , Guernsey.
Surely the term guernsey is just another word for jumper?
Perhaps jersey is the American term for Jumper . Guernsey is the UK term for it and jumper is Australian.
Who really cares what you call it . If you are at the Game and you are wearing your teams Jersey , Jumper or Guernsey and they are winning that is all that matters!
I always thought that a sweater was known as a “jersey” in the UK and a “guernsey” in Australia because of the Channel Islands in the English Channel – Australia chose “guernsey” to be contrary. I have no basis for this assertion, but I always thought it was a fun reason!