Away jerseys have become the playground for the experimental fashion designer these days. Where a home jersey has to stick to traditions and particular colours, the away jersey has the potential to make a statement.
Well that's exactly what Galway's new away jersey does. The Tribesmen have utilised a blue/navy camoflage style pattern on their latest effort with a maroon band over the chest. Take a look:
Introducing the new @TribesmenGAA 2018 Away jersey. Available to pre-order now at @Elverys
Shop → https://t.co/x9uNNMf4E7pic.twitter.com/DG78bAw06y
— Galway GAA (@Galway_GAA) February 23, 2018
You can pre-order the jersey from Elverys here.
Early reaction to the effort has been mixed with most fans extremely liking the top or extremely hating it.
Holy Mary mother of God this is Lit ???
— GavinNerney Official (@NerneyGav14) February 23, 2018
Ewww
— Dammit, [Seasonal Reference] (@DammitMarty) February 23, 2018
I like it..then again they could wear black sacks and i would approve ..??
— danny corbett (@refsupreme) February 23, 2018
There has of course been the inevitable camo jokes in the wake of the news:
Does it mean we won’t see Galway in 2018? ??
— Robbie Mulcaire (@RM_Performance) February 23, 2018
Galway hurlers new #camokit, all I see is floating heads. #galwayhurling #galwaygaa @ Galway,… https://t.co/KnJsagby8e
— Paz (@PA2BAN) February 23, 2018
Jesus - that is septic. Wow. I’d play prison rules Shirts Vs. Skins before that. ?? #CamoKit pic.twitter.com/sjTVtA5wSW
— Jamie Wall (@Jamwall7) February 23, 2018
What an away kit from @Galway_GAA and @ONeills1918 #camokit pic.twitter.com/OD3EXYLIbq
— Gaa Gear Swaps (@SwapsGaa) February 23, 2018
Am I the only one that thinks this is Top Class..
— Daniel Tuck (@7dantucker) February 23, 2018
Personally I think it looks great, though if someone had described it to me I probably would have said "that sounds horrible". The camo pattern is quite muted, which helps and the dark blue complements the maroon very well.
