Lions Tour 2013
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Craig Riddington
Sydney Middleton (9)
It only takes one person to start it Scoey.
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Ward Prentice (10)
I hate Waltzing Matilda as a sporting anthem. Its a bloke who steals a sheep and instead of copping it on the chin kills himself. How is that inspiring?
I know it has history, John Williamson and the Wallabies success at the turn of the millenium. Just needed to get it off my chest. I think "Bound for Botany Bay" is a little better given the tour, but more people know Waltzing Matilda, so it wins because of that.
I know it has history, John Williamson and the Wallabies success at the turn of the millenium. Just needed to get it off my chest. I think "Bound for Botany Bay" is a little better given the tour, but more people know Waltzing Matilda, so it wins because of that.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
A song about English convicts that the Lions fans could sing just as easy as the home fans.
Waltzing Matilda is a better option.
If I was supporting the Aussie's I would go for something like "I still call Australia home" as more of the younger rugby fans know the words. They are Gen Y and would know the version from Tv and would not know the words to Waltzing Matilda which has not been sung before a Wallabies game in a long time.
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John Solomon (38)
In response to the lions fans probably chanting Liooonss Liooonss as their team comes out onto the field I will be standing up and pointing at the Wallabies as they come out and belting "Waalllaabies Wallaabiesss" at the top of my lungs. If anyone wishes to join in it would be great.
I also intend to start banging out waltzing matilda. See you at the First & Third test gents
I also intend to start banging out waltzing matilda. See you at the First & Third test gents
meatsack
Ward Prentice (10)
The 'little better' was meant to indicate that "bound for botany bay" was also a poor choice, but better than a song about a sheep stealing coward.
I want a song that the fans can all sing, I recognise the power a crowd can have united in a song/chant. I just think Waltzing Matilda is a dumb one, I realise I'm in the minority so will just shut up now, but I just needed to vent.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
I'm not sure it's about lyrical appropriateness. It's a good song because a lot of the AUS Rugby public identify with it. Its also a good song because it is a rousing tune that a crowd can really get into. Ring a rosy or eeny meeny aren't really appropriate for kids but that doesn't stop people from singing them to kids. ;-)
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Ted Thorn (20)
Ran into a few of the Lions boys as they were leaving Hunter Stadium after a training session tonight (I was leaving the gym that is next to the stadium, wasn't doing any stalking ) , they were all in very high spirits and had a bit of banter with us about our weather. Seems like they're enjoying being in Newcastle aka god's country.
) , they were all in very high spirits and had a bit of banter with us about our weather. Seems like they're enjoying being in Newcastle aka god's country.
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Mark Ella (57)
I wonder if anybody has given thought to what the tactics are the Brumbies will take into their fixture with the Lions. Given the loss of some significant members of their pack I strongly suggest you will see a very modified game plan from them. I do not think that you will see them kicking for the corners as they usually do given they do not have Moore, Mowen or Kimlin. Also the loss of Alexander and Moore and the lack of form/injury to Palmer means that the scrum will be significantly weaker as well.
I am left wondering if the Brumbies will try to run the Lions as well, and think that they have the players to be able to execute such a plan. I certainly think they could struggle with their usual more conservative game plans.
I am left wondering if the Brumbies will try to run the Lions as well, and think that they have the players to be able to execute such a plan. I certainly think they could struggle with their usual more conservative game plans.
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Arch Winning (36)
fucking love that song!! can give you goosebumps and gets the heart racing when sung properly
I concur about Waltzing Matilda. It may be more appropriate for the NZ Rugby team supporters to sing about a person who likes kidnapping sheep.
I firmly believe that all 5 and 6 year olds should be taught the words to "Khe Sanh" and/or "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" at primary school. Lets get the stadia rocking.
Craig Riddington
Sydney Middleton (9)
I believe Khe Sanh is very popular with Dingo -
"So I looked across the country from end to end
I tried to find a fly-half to settle in, whom my mixed up plans could mend
I had anyone do the ol'gig, a-flyin' Beale when I could
But the nightlife nearly drove him round the bend
And I travelled round the land from year to year
And each one found me winless, one more year the worse for wear
And I've been back to Brisvegas, you know the answer sure ain't there
But I'm driftin' to New South Wales to check things out again-ain
Well the last player out of Sydney's already in
And only seven flyn' hours, they'll be landin' from Hong Kong
And there ain't nothin' like the misses from a jaded defence
I'n gonna get them to hit the corners all night long
Well the last player out of Sydney's already in"
Chiefton
Herbert Moran (7)
A bit fruity, but it's not me singing it.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Bairdy
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Have not heard the original version, but damn this is f-ing stirring!
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Let's face it, we don't have too many songs uniquely Aussie that aren't cringe inducing
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