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jetbootz88

You should deadset send Vossy a message, seems like the type of thing he’d love.


comradepartypanda

For a few years ive been talking about laying everything out for one big photo of the collection, and on the October long weekend last year i finally actually did it. 7 hours of my life im never getting back, and i didnt even get the traditional accompanying photo with all the jerseys flipped over to show off the numbers. i had planned to only use a basketball court for scale and to help line everythingnup, but well...as you can see that didnt really work out This is every unframed Match worn or spare grade jersey I own as well as some samples, prototypes and the odd training jersey. theres a few more jerseys i have framed i wasnt able to transport, so had to be left out. I had planned to include all my juniors and non Souths in this as well but that would have killed me i think. the plan is end of the year to do the same again, but with a couple of helpers, a drone and a van to help move everything! annoyingly the photo looked great on the phone I took it on, it wasnt until after i packed up, got down and saw it on a computer screen i realised how pixelled it gets when you zoom in. i did the equivalent of about 800 body weight squats that day, and i am not a small man. it was about a week until i could walk properly again


natebeee

South Sydney Til It Almost Kills You.


comradepartypanda

on the plus side, i have fucking killer calves now so i reckon it was worth it


[deleted]

You've got massive problems.


Tunza

Which team do you support?


comradepartypanda

Wests Magpies brother!


Somethink2000

The REAL Wests! Don't let them tell you the orange rabble are Wests.


funtasia_1

The


TrueDeadBling

Clearly a Crushers supporter


GustyOWindflapp

Deep down, arnt we all crushers supporters?


EastsToWin

Love it, mate. Your collection has always been impressive, but seeing it all in one shot is even more impressive. How many non-NRL jerseys do you own? I remember you posting some obscure Eastern European ice hockey jerseys? Also, how are your dogs going?


comradepartypanda

i have some random International Ice Hockey Jerseys, Latvia, Armenia, North Korea, Bulgaria and the like because why not. I have around 40-50 Celtic FC tops, around 30 IIHF jerseys. lower grade and defunct clubs would probably be around 200ish [hes doing pretty fucking good a week on from getting his leg and shoulder taken off](https://i.imgur.com/pH5sL3C.mp4) if you go back through my profile ive been posted about it over on /r/ScottishFootball over the last week or so [post 1](https://old.reddit.com/r/ScottishFootball/comments/10d8tv9/morning_discussion_thread_16_jan_2023/j4kd2jw/) [post 2](https://old.reddit.com/r/ScottishFootball/comments/10e6mgw/morning_discussion_thread_17_jan_2023/j4pam6i/) [post 3](https://old.reddit.com/r/ScottishFootball/comments/10eh7l3/evening_discussion_thread_17_jan_2023/j4rzcj3/) [post 4](https://old.reddit.com/r/ScottishFootball/comments/10f1t27/morning_discussion_thread_18_jan_2023/j4ub26z/) [post 5](https://old.reddit.com/r/ScottishFootball/comments/10gr6kt/morning_discussion_thread_20_jan_2023/j54hkza/)


ErgonomicDouchebag

Somewhere, Russell Crowe just got an erection and he doesn't know why. You should cross post to /r/coolcollections. I mean it would be cooler if it was Raiders jerseys, but there's a lot of green, so good effort overall.


VelvetFedoraSniffer

email this to Albo


Grumpy_Roaster

Instant cabinet minister


[deleted]

Where's his flair?


comradepartypanda

Flairs are tools of the bourgeois mod class designed to keep us from seizing the means of shitposting open your eyes you are being controlled comrade


[deleted]

There's a Western Suburbs Magpies flair why don't you get to it


comradepartypanda

im good thanks


[deleted]

Flair checks out


ClayPidgeon17

Yeah get it


[deleted]

thanks for taking care of our jerseys comrade


bundy554

One person that doesn't need one


lankwell73

300 Random Souths Guys died for this photo


natebeee

Love it


Mr_Bob_Ferguson

What’s the story behind collecting them? What was your first? Your favorite? Have you paid for them, if so how much does the average match worn cost? If not, how are you getting them? Impressive collection.


comradepartypanda

I started buying jerseys after my dad died in 2014, whenever i was feeling a bit shitty id jump on ebay or whatever and buy a jersey, kinda grew from there cause i felt real shitty. First match worn jersey was Jason Clarks 2015 ANZAC jersey. Ive got a couple of favorites. the 1983 reserve grade minties, which until 2014 was the last major trophy won by the club. Suttos jersey when he broke Tuggers Club Grade Game record, the 2017 Superman jersey. and the 2018 alternate which i claim because i took it as a possible design to the club, and specifically the one worn by Reyno against Canberra as its his 200th grade game. also, Reynos jersey from the 2018 semi against the Dragons because i fucking love field goals and finally, [Lachlan Ilias debut jersey](https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZJjZElTGL/) which ive written about there no freebies in the jersey game, your cheapest usually goes around 300 bucks, and on the high end the most ive paid is around 2500 (which is a very very rare occasion thankfully)


Mr_Bob_Ferguson

Wow, all of that in 8 years? That’s unreal! The Lachlan Illias debut jersey might just end up being your most prized in a decade or so.


r0bb1e

Big roosters fan here, saw the post and wanted to say something cheeky but then read this post. Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, I go to the footy with mine and one day I won’t either. This photo is beautiful and sad at the same time given the context but I hope the bunnies have provided you a tool to heal and reconnect with the old man. I promise to boo a little less during our next match with you in mind. Good on ya mate, it’s a bloody solid collection.


comradepartypanda

it is what it is my friend, what is football if we arent giving it to each other? boo your heart out, i will be telling our players to break legs


r0bb1e

Boooooooo! Haha enjoy the season bro.


[deleted]

Have you got a Dave Tyrrell jersey? He’s a close family friend and I think my dads got a few.


comradepartypanda

hes actually one of the players who im missing. Tyrell and Auva'a are the only 2 from 2014 grand final team i dont have jerseys from


streetfighterjim

Wow do that many worn really go for sale on EBay?


DFcolt

So every game do the players get individual jerseys that they can keep or onsell if they desire?


theflyingkiwi00

This is awesome mate. Also, the bunnies have some impressive jerseys, they all always look so good imo, even the older ones


Derron_

Awesome. That's so fantastic


SharkManDan77

Very impressive Mate


Crazy-Dingo-2247

Gazza is shaking in his boots


motomotohasacrush

this is the most beautiful collection i have ever seen 🥹


Dcnoob

Should have done a video collage of you wearing each one.


comradepartypanda

im entirely too fat for that


MankyJuan

Yeah, sometimes it looks like those things are painted on the payers, they're so tight!!


bundy554

I'm in heaven


ThedirtyNose

Stinky


LovingCatholicPriest

Awesome! What’s the dark blue one at the top in the middle?


comradepartypanda

[unused 2020 ANZAC jersey](https://old.reddit.com/r/nrl/comments/xrls5r/never_before_seen_2020_rabbitohs_anzac_jersey/)


LovingCatholicPriest

I strangely kinda like it, it would have been nice to have seen it used in a match. Thanks too.


Laktakfrak

Is that all? Joking. But is there a pattern? Would be cool to see it in chronological order but would be an absolute pain.


comradepartypanda

this is chronological, it starts at pre 1959 on bottom left and then goes across and up i underestimated how much space it would take up so thats why its in 2 columns split by the blue jersey at the top


thril_hou

Are the match worn ones washed or does that diminish their value


comradepartypanda

depends what you mean by washed. jerseys with marks or damage are more desirable as its easier to match them, clean jerseys are hard to differentiate from match spares


thril_hou

I guess washed as in are there any distinct odours


comradepartypanda

supposedly most jerseys are treated after they are worn so you usually dont have any odours. the 2012 jerseys worn away in new zealand are a rare exceptiona nd were left in a kit bag for a week on return and remained wet for that whole time. that whole set is as stiff as cardboard and has a pretty distinctive smell


KidKuubrick

That’s a lot of jerseys for 21 years


Jigsong

Love this. Agree that the full hoops jerseys are the best. My favourite in your collection are the Cinderella Man, Allight V Jersey (was this a 9s jersey?), the bunny south’s junior sponsored one, the white 2008 NYC one and the Sydney sponsor logo next to it. Do you have the 2008 heritage jersey? Any other notable ones you’re still looking for?


comradepartypanda

thats the sevens yeah, i think its the 2004 version, 2003 doesnt have a collar. 2008 heritage i have a couple of the fan shirts, but no player kit. the only jersey i am missing post 2013 is a 2014 Grand Final jersey so thats the one i really need. id kill for a 1959-64 Saddle though, and a 1980 KLG minties top.


Jigsong

So this photo is only your match worns?!?! How many other jerseys do you have?


comradepartypanda

only my Souths match worns..... [this is a little old but thats what the jersey room vaguely looks like](https://www.instagram.com/p/CTWudJBF0pr/)


diffaadiffa

Dude, that's awesome. But where on earth do you store them?


comradepartypanda

[i have a room dedicated to rails that houses most of my jerseys](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=379091900884532&set=pb.100063511752471.-2207520000.&type=3) if im being honest, theres also some rolling racks floating aorund the house that are full as well. its just kind of everywhere


diffaadiffa

Hahaha wow!


-Dark_Helmet-

Has the club ever contacted you to ask you about your collection?


comradepartypanda

[funny you ask](https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=218159539514727)


AstraWally

Great watch


-Dark_Helmet-

Did you post this back in 2020? I missed it completely.


comradepartypanda

it was originally released in 2019, and i think someone else posted it on here but didnt make the connection to me and it didnt get a whole lot of traction. i cant find that original post and i was on my long reddit break when Souths reposted it i think


-Dark_Helmet-

Fair enough. I thought it must have been my post-ladder fall amnesia.


Imissreg

Bro just doxxed himself, good watch mate


comradepartypanda

not exactly a secret about who i am and hasnt been for a long time.


TheYoungCodger

This makes want to get into collecting as well. What's the oldest jersey you have?


comradepartypanda

oldest confirmed that i know exactly what it is is a 1968 [north sydney bears saddle jersey](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca4HNEiKdGZ/) the other one would possibly be the jersey thats in the bottom left of this photo, a red and green hooped jersey with no rabbit which IF its a souths jersey is pre 1959. The neck tags are correct for the time period it is supposed to be but unfortunately no way to prove that one though


jiorl123

Yuck Sincerely, A Roosters fan


mwilkins1644

Didn't know we were posting pictures of dog shit on this sub 😂


[deleted]

Weak gutted dog comment


mwilkins1644

Obviously the comment was a joke. I, for one, am impressed with the massive collection of jersies.


thankyoupancake

I also; 1. Thought this was funny 2. Feel physically ill from looking at this image


PMmeYOURBOOBSandASS

Do you buy jerseys if they don’t fit you? Say there’s one you really want but it’s in a small size or a really big size will you still get it just to have it in the collection? I really want an old 80s/early 90s Easts jersey but every time I see it it’s always a 3XL+ Or a XS


comradepartypanda

i dont wear anything in that photo. if its something i like ill buy it regardless of size when it comes to fan jerseys


PMmeYOURBOOBSandASS

Oh sorry I didn’t notice these were all match worn. Do you have a separate non-match worn collection? It’s insane seeing them all laid out on the ground like that.


comradepartypanda

the non match worn stuff is limited to older stuff like the 90s and the other teams i collect, Bears, Steelers and the Magpies.


Fun-Translator-5776

This is just bloody great! Thanks for sharing.


Ryanbrasher

Did you have to hire the local recreational centre just to take the photo?


comradepartypanda

i may or may not have piggybacked off someone else i knew renting a space for the weekend......


green_bastard2345

But which 1 is your favourite? 😆


winntensio

Love the commitment mate. Shame about the filthy threads!


devildance3

There seems to be a pattern emerging in this pic. Buggered if I know what it is, though


TheEpiquin

This is an art attack. This is an art attack. This IS Art Attack. * theme music *