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New Match Banner; You're in Magpie Country Now!
Topic Started: Mar 7 2008, 10:14 AM (1,400 Views)
galahs
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Myself and archivistcraig were discussing the creation of a new banner to be hung at all Magpie home games and Wests Tigers games at Campbelltown based on forum member dallas' awesome design.

The new banner would also give the clubs website a plug....

YOU'RE IN MAGPIE COUNTRY NOW!




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Depends what perception your trying to achieve with that slogan ?

I prefer "Heart on Sleeve" concept. Lets people know that Wests are a big part of the joint venture IMO.

Good idea though :correct:
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If that banner was up I might stay around for the NRL game.

However I can see people getting browned off with the idea.

Best bet would be to have it a the MAGPIES games when we can all cheer as one.

C'ARN THE PIES!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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I'd love to offer to make a banner for the Maggies....have made quite a few WTs ones for people....Staks should gimmee a glowing ref.



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Mate who cares if it upsets the orange brigade. They should understand that Wests are as much a part of Wests Tigers as them.

The amount of phone calls I got from people saying they saw my "Magpie Country" banner last year at the televised Cambo game was phenomenal. They were even more shocked to find out it wasn't mine and that there are other proud Magpie supporters still around.

And Con, the banner is more about promoting the Magpie brand than the Wests Tigers who can afford to do their own promotional signage.

"we wear our heart on our sleeve" is a good slogan, but it doesn't scream out "Magpie". A second banner with that wouldn't be a bad idea.

For a 2x1 banner, professionally digitally printed on strong vinyl it will cost about $240 delivered.
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Thanks innsaneink

We can approach this from a few angles and really hit the centenary year with a big bang!!!
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Upto you, I don't agree though.

Don't know why you bring Wests Tigers into this. But anyway, I would prefer something that makes the point that Wests are part of the joint venture. A huge magpie on the banner promotes this Magpies more than the words will, what else would better scream out Magpie !. The heart on sleeve wording indicates it's part of the JV without giving the impression it's a us v them view.

But, it's your banner, make whatever you want. :correct:
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I completely understand where you're coming from.

I like the "We wear our heart on our sleeve" banner idea too.

I personally think it might be a message that's lost on most un-educated fans and considering the Magpies don't wear a Magpie on their sleeve in the NSWRL competitions the banner loses half its versatility.
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galahs
Mar 7 2008, 05:44 PM
I completely understand where you're coming from.

I like the "We wear our heart on our sleeve" banner idea too.

I personally think it might be a message that's lost on most un-educated fans and considering the Magpies don't wear a Magpie on their sleeve in the NSWRL competitions the banner loses half its versatility.

Like I said its upto you. Depends what sort of message you want to portray with the banner. The people at stand alone games already know who they are there to support. Telling fans the team wears its heart on its sleeve IMO makes a big impact !

But anyway thats my thoughts. Can't wait to see what you an Craig decide to make :correct: Innk makes good banners B)

If you want something digitally printed like the Fults Joker Banner I had made I can ask the bloke that printed for me how much he could do it for.
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Thanks Con :)

Do you think he could do a 2m x 1m any cheaper than $240 delivered?
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I just asked him.
1m x 2m black and white digitally printed. With eyelets on corners.
Will get a quote for you early next week.

You need to make the artwork file as a pdf with 300dpi. You can either put the file on CD/DVD and deliver it or upload it to a website for him to download. But need to confirm this.

Banner will have to be pickup at a WT game an payment made at that time.

My banner last year was 1.2 x 0.8 in colour and cost less than that.
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Thanks mate :)
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I think the 'Heart on our Sleeve' concept is much more effective promotion of the prestigous Magpie Brand and preserving the image. Not only can it be used at lower grade fixtures and state cup games, it can be utilised at the NYC and WT's level, where the exposure will be massive.

Seeing a Big Magpie on national television throughout the season at home and away fixtures would really ram home the message that "Hey, that's right, the Magpies makes up the Wests Tigers too".... For a brand to be strong it has to been seen.

I wish that old Magpie Power banner would one day re-surface and appear at Wests Tigers games. I used to love seeing that banner on the hill at Orana/Campbelltown Sports ground, next to the Ampol Black and White Flags in that south western pocket of the old hill. I wish all the old banner's and flag's would make a comeback.

Just because the animalistic nature of the Joint-Venture is represented by a Tiger does not mean we shouldn't all of a sudden pack away the mighty Black and White colours, flags and banner's. No siree. Because from memory, there are two Magpies on the Jersey to One Tiger ;) "Black & White are our Club Colours...." ;)
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hey guys
what if we do our banner ,and innsaneink and con do the other and we hang them both side by side at all games and really get the message out there loud and proud.GO THE MIGHTY MAGPIES,
GALAHS whats the chance of getting the banner done for the 1st game?
the pressure is on now mate :lol:
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great idea.

If you guys could get one made for the other rock wall at Cambo we'd have total saturation!
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Sorry gents. My banner days are over.
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C'mon Con!!!! Where's that in your face fighting spirit gone :P
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heart on the sleeve banner on the wall must be done :correct:
dont knock others if your not prepared to have a dig,i know you will have a dig.
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galahs
Mar 7 2008, 10:14 AM
Myself and archivistcraig were discussing the creation of a new banner to be hung at all Magpie home games and Wests Tigers games at Campbelltown based on forum member dallas' awesome design.

The new banner would also give the clubs website a plug....

YOU'RE IN MAGPIE COUNTRY NOW!




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I think that would look awesome!!!

Will it be ready for round 4? B)
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That's the plan mate!
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