The Jerseys, Merchandise and Sponsorship Thread
Instead of bumping year old threads or starting a new thread for a single new jersey release I thought one thread for everything might be a good idea. Jerseys, new merchandise ranges, new sponsorship deals, your favourite piece of Storm clothing - whatever!
I'll kick things off with a look at our new 2016 off-field and training gear - before the new supplier Star is even officially announced. Someone on Twitter was wishing our new trainer luck and posted this photo:
Also from this we know that Tigerair will be extending as a partner since I believe their deal was to end in 2015.
A little disappointed that it's black again instead of navy but from what I've seen Star is quality so I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.
I think the 2016 jerseys will be shown on Wednesday. If the leaked images of a 2016 Collingwood jumper is anything to go by, expect a collar similar to Canterbury's.
I'll kick things off with a look at our new 2016 off-field and training gear - before the new supplier Star is even officially announced. Someone on Twitter was wishing our new trainer luck and posted this photo:
Also from this we know that Tigerair will be extending as a partner since I believe their deal was to end in 2015.
A little disappointed that it's black again instead of navy but from what I've seen Star is quality so I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.
I think the 2016 jerseys will be shown on Wednesday. If the leaked images of a 2016 Collingwood jumper is anything to go by, expect a collar similar to Canterbury's.
BLK and PSC Insurance Brokers have been removed from the club website. I wonder if the upper back position has been filled or if it'll be empty again.
The official club store previously run by BLK has been taken over by Star and will be relaunched on Wednesday.
The official club store previously run by BLK has been taken over by Star and will be relaunched on Wednesday.
That doesn't necessarily mean there won't be a top back of jersey sponsor - and I suppose a sponsor in that position doesn't necessarily have to be on media polos or on the front of training shirts, either. I know going forward the club's preference is to renew sponsorships for longer term deals - perhaps Tigerair will take both above and below the number? SpotJobs' logo is displayed quite prominently this year - perhaps after one year they'll be doubling up? I've always thought there was more value for big name sponsors by not having to share real estate - that's how Souths look to be approaching things. I guess we only have to wait until tomorrow to find out - but I hope just once we can go into a season with every position filled.
I do like how we've gone from one of the worst clubs for sponsor integration to one of the best. No more big red, white, royal blue or green boxes plastered over the front of the jersey. Say what you will about Crown's box logo on the away but at least it's in club colours.
I do like how we've gone from one of the worst clubs for sponsor integration to one of the best. No more big red, white, royal blue or green boxes plastered over the front of the jersey. Say what you will about Crown's box logo on the away but at least it's in club colours.