Guernsey (Australian rules football)

Australian rules footballers wearing guernseys

A guernsey is a type of shirt worn by Australian rules football players. It is typically sleeveless, although long sleeves may also be worn. The word "jumper" is also used to describe a guernsey.[1][2]

The typical guernsey features the player's number on the back, the colours of the player's team, and the team logo. Sponsor logos may also appear on the guernsey. Unlike sports such as association football and American football, the surnames of Australian rules footballers do not appear on their shirts. Australian rules football is unique in referring to the player's shirt as a "guernsey" with most other sports referring their respective uniforms as a "jersey".[3][4] As an extension of this tradition, the expression "to get a guernsey"[5] is a metaphor for being selected for something or to gain recognition for an achievement.

History

In the 19th century, guernseys came in a variety of styles, often featuring laces and complemented by a cap.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Guernsey". Meanings and Origins of Australian Words and Idioms. Australian National Dictionary Centre. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
  2. ↑ AFL heritage critics slammed by Worsfold
  3. ↑ Jackson, Glenn; "Pride in the Rabbitohs jersey - and dollars, too", Sydney Morning Herald, 20 December 2006, accessed 9 January 2007
  4. ↑ "History of the ARU" accessed 9 January 2007
  5. ↑ Miller, Nick; "Technology gets a guernsey", Sydney Morning Herald, 21 November 2006, accessed 9 January 2007
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