Yellow and black get off light

While we’re on the subject of alternate or clash guernseys in the wake of the Bombers’ announcement of their new grey model, it’s not just the Barcodes getting an easy run.

 

The Tigers have flown under the radar on this issue, probably courtesy of the ‘lightness’ of their yellow versus the AFL-defined ‘darkness’ of the Bombers’ red sash.

 

Thus, the Tigers alternate guernsey is this innovative design:

 

 

It takes an act of will beyond AussieRulesBlog’s abilities to see that the addition of yellow side panels and some yellow around arms and neck makes this guernsey materially lighter than the standard Tigers strip.

 

So, there’s one immovable rule for the Bombers and fifteen other teams, and a separate one each for the Barcodes and the Tigers.