goalieboy82 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 why do they sing waltzing matilda at the grand final and what is it about. thanks so long and thanks for all the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 why do they sing waltzing matilda at the grand final and what is it about. thanks Grand final of what? More info here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 why do they sing waltzing matilda at the grand final and what is it about. thanks Grand final of what? More info here! Im assuming the AFL Finals considering Waltzing Matilda is an Australian song. Proud owner of the Utah Pioneers of the Continnental Baseball League.PACKER BACKER FOREVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakwood Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 What is Waltzing Matilta anyway? I know its a song, and I'm guessing its along the lines of God Bless America in the States, its not the anthem but I guess the official song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 why do they sing waltzing matilda at the grand final and what is it about. thanks Grand final of what? More info here! Im assuming the AFL Finals considering Waltzing Matilda is an Australian song. yep, that would be said grand final. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabet Man Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Yeh the song 'Waltzing Matilda' is a song and is about a joll swagman doing something naughty i think he stole something i dont know i dont listen too closely to the words......Why do they sing it at the Grand Final? I have no idea, maybe cos it is Australia i think i am not sure twitter.com/thebrainofMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 'Waltzing Matilda' is kind of the unnoficial anthem of Australians. As I understand it, it draws on Australian musical traditions, and the like. The song is so beloved by Australians it has its own websitehttp://www.nla.gov.au/epubs/waltzingmatilda/index.htmlAs for being played at tjhe Grand Final, well Aussie Rules is a game invented by Aussies, and the song is a traditional Aussie song, the two kind of go together. Like 'Take me out to the Ballpark' and Baseball if you like. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabet Man Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Like 'Take me out to the Ballpark' and Baseball if you like. So why do they sing it when they are already there? twitter.com/thebrainofMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr79 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 It's tradition... like a lot of traditions it makes no sense but no-one will dare change it.The song is about a petty crim who wanders the outback stealing sheep and commits suicide by jumping in a lake when he's surrounded by the cops.So it really is about our national heritage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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