king_sirro
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cochise...I want the Wests Tigers to succeed just as much as you...but not at the cost of identity.
The Magpies deserve more than a small patch on our jersey and a name ...Wests...that many wouldn't even link back to their legacy unless told.
The Magpies emblem is barely visible...tucked away like an afterthought, despite being one of the most recognised and beloved symbols in Australian sport.
Just ask the faithful of Collingwood Magpies...and the Wests Magpies...the black and white bird means so much.
Balmain's heritage is showcased boldly.
The Magpies legacy, meanwhile, risks being quietly archived.
This isn't clinging to the past...it's refusing to let a 90% stakeholder become invisible.
And today's result speaks volumes...the Magpies defeated Canberra and are shooting up the ladder. That's not just symbolic...it's living proof the legacy still breathes.
I hope you enjoyed watching the game at Lidcombe today.
It's places like this where identity still shows up in black and white.
If unity's the goal, visibility matters.
And if you're still cheering the Magpies on, then maybe we agree on more than it seems.
I just don't get the the love affair with a teams logo/emblem. The area you represent means so much more. I wanted the merger to be called Balmain Magpies so my area was represented. At that time I lost out because apparently a tiger is more commercially appealing and marketable. For me it means nothing. I supported my area, not an animal.
What your stating is you want it all. Get over it. It's embarrassing it's still an issue for some people. Really embarrassing