Scratching of cars-is it safe to "show your true colours"?

[Ecky]

On Saturday I parked my (almost brand new) car on one of the side streets near Prospect, and when I returned I found a 2m long scratch on the driver's side of it. I am presuming it was done by an angry North supporter, seeing that I have my Glenelg stickers proudly displayed on the back window. (although I guess there is the possibility that is was just some stupid kids who had nothing to do with North)
So it makes me wonder
Was I unlucky and this was a one-off incident, and I shouldn't worry about displaying my footy allegiance on my car?
or
Am I foolish to display stickers on my car, knowing that there are a number of so-called "supporters" (from various teams) who are prone to this sort of despicable behaviour?

It is a pity if people feel that they can't display club stickers on their cars, as these are great free promotional tools for the SANFL - makes people driving around realise "oh, there still are people who really do care about the local league"

I would be interested to hear other people's views on this issue.

[stampy]

must admit i have never had any trouble and that goes back 25 years, but there is always a risk when you have any sort of sporting club sticker on you car and you are at teh opposition venue

[heater31]

me too Ecky. My hunk of junk on 4 wheels was damaged the weekend of the Centrals game @ unley, but I am not 100% certain where or when it happened as I discovered the damage on sunday morning.


*In the defence of dogs supporters my vehicle has no alliance to Sturt what so ever, so more than likely it happened elsewhere

[Ecky]

My brother lives and has one of his shops in Prospect (the others are in Salisbury, Elizabeth, Glenelg and Adelaide). The only place his car has been key scratched is in Prospect, with his dogs sticker on the back window.

(post relocated from other topic)

[Dogwatcher]

me too Ecky. My hunk of junk on 4 wheels was damaged the weekend of the Centrals game @ unley, but I am not 100% certain where or when it happened as I discovered the damage on sunday morning.


*In the defence of dogs supporters my vehicle has no alliance to Sturt what so ever, so more than likely it happened elsewhere

Then why bring it up?

[Aerie]

I feel sorry for you ecky. That is a disgrace. You should contact the NAFC and see what they will do about it or what advice they give you.

I hope people keep displaying their stickers on their cars. It's good for the SANFL. However, after what happened to your car and what happened to an Eagles car after a game at Woodville against Central a couple of years ago, I'd be thinking twice about putting my club stickers on my car.

[Brad]

I feel sorry for you ecky. That is a disgrace. You should contact the NAFC and see what they will do about it or what advice they give you.

I hope people keep displaying their stickers on their cars. It's good for the SANFL. However, after what happened to your car and what happened to an Eagles car after a game at Woodville against Central a couple of years ago, I'd be thinking twice about putting my club stickers on my car.

Why blame the NAFC??? It could have been done by anyone.

[leftlegger]

I'd say more than likely wayward youth. Nothing to do with the footy.

What sort of car are you driving?
Could be some sort of holden v ford halfwit

[Ecky]

What sort of car are you driving?

Honda Civic

[Aerie]

I feel sorry for you ecky. That is a disgrace. You should contact the NAFC and see what they will do about it or what advice they give you.

I hope people keep displaying their stickers on their cars. It's good for the SANFL. However, after what happened to your car and what happened to an Eagles car after a game at Woodville against Central a couple of years ago, I'd be thinking twice about putting my club stickers on my car.

Why blame the NAFC??? It could have been done by anyone.

Of course it could. But I think the NAFC should at least be made aware of what has happened so they can try and do something about it or prevent it happening in the future.

[Dogwatcher]

And...what can they do?

Provide safe and secure parking and allow only cars with club stickers to use it?

[Punk Rooster]

At least you know it wasn't me Ecky, not my signature move....

Seriously, whoever did it (footy related or not)- it's sensless vandalism.

I would like to think that football supporters can ride highs & lows, without resorting to this heinous act.

[smac]

Provide a security presence around the nearby streets perhaps?

My club pays extra for security so people feel safer, perhaps North could pay extra for security so I can feel safer about my car bring parked nearby?

[heater31]

me too Ecky. My hunk of junk on 4 wheels was damaged the weekend of the Centrals game @ unley, but I am not 100% certain where or when it happened as I discovered the damage on sunday morning.


*In the defence of dogs supporters my vehicle has no alliance to Sturt what so ever, so more than likely it happened elsewhere

Then why bring it up?

initally for about a week I assumed that this was the case as I discovered the damage in 2 stages the first was the make's badge was missing then about 3 days later more damage was discovered. I have since ruled this out but it has make me wonder about secure parking of vehicles at suburban grounds

[CENTURION]

What sort of car are you driving?

Honda Civic

Must have been a Homophobe then

[Pseudo]

Provide safe and secure parking and allow only cars with club stickers to use it?

Not a bad idea at all - reward those who show their true colours with a premium park at the game!

[Pseudo]

What sort of car are you driving?

Honda Civic

So the 2 metre scratch would have circled the whole car?

[Barto]

It would've been worth him doing it, just so you could catch him doing it.

[Cambridge Clarrie]

Always risky putting stickers on your car, be they political, sporting, humorous, etc, etc...

(sad world we live in)...

[woodwt]

I got eagles stickers on my car , it hasnt been touched and i only live 5 mins from Elizabeth.