The Great Sydney Swans Premiership Conundrum: Counting Chickens Before They Hatch (or Flags Before the VFL?)
Ah, the Sydney Swans. A team steeped in history, with a passionate fanbase, and a trophy cabinet that...well, that depends on who you ask. Today, we delve into the delightful world of premiership counting, specifically how many flags the Swans (or should we say South Melbourne Bloods?) have claimed, excluding those pesky VFA titles.
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| How Many Flags Have The Sydney Swans And Sth Mlb Won Excluding The Vfa |
So, How Many Flags Do They Have Then?
This is where things get interesting. The official AFL stance recognizes only the VFL/AFL era, which means the Swans have a respectable two premierships (2017 and 2019). But hold your horses, Swans fans! The club itself claims the five VFA premierships won by South Melbourne pre-1996 relocation to Sydney deserve a place of honor. That bumps the total up to a much more impressive seven.
It's a bit like counting your grandma's bridge trophies – technically impressive, but some might argue the competition wasn't quite the same.
Tip: Absorb, don’t just glance.
The Neverending Debate: A Tale of Two Sides (and Maybe a Third?)
Here's the beauty (or perhaps the frustration) of this debate. There are strong arguments on both sides:
- Team Sydney: "Hey, it's the same club! Just a different postcode. Those early wins deserve recognition!"
- Team Traditionalist: "Whoa whoa whoa, slow down there. The VFA was a different league altogether. Let's not rewrite history!"
- Team Chaos: "Just give them all the flags! More premierships for everyone!" (This might just be me getting a sugar rush from all the metaphorical trophies.)
Ultimately, it boils down to perspective. The AFL has its official stance, the Swans have theirs, and passionate fans can choose which narrative they like best.
Tip: Reading with intent makes content stick.
FAQ: You Asked, We (Kind Of) Answered
How to impress a die-hard Swans fan? Learn the club's history, but tread carefully on the premiership debate. Maybe compliment their "commitment to heritage."
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How to avoid an awkward argument at a pub? Change the subject to Buddy Franklin's kicking prowess. Everyone loves Buddy.
Tip: Don’t just scroll — pause and absorb.
How to settle the debate once and for all? Invent a time machine, travel back to the 1880s, and establish a standardized premiership system across all Australian football leagues. Good luck with that.
How many flags do the Sydney Swans really have? That, my friend, is a question for the ages (or at least until the AFL decides to change its stance).
Tip: Skim once, study twice.
How much fun is it to be a sports fan? A whole lot, especially when there are delightfully complex debates like this one!
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