Iconic Collingwood fan Jeff 'Joffa' Corfe has told his fellow Magpies faithful to get behind the club rather than attack it, following on from the major backlash from the Collingwood's controversial trade period ending.
Magpies fans were in an uproar after the club moved on four players last week, with supports in a furore and even signing a petition demanding answers from the club.
In an interview with Fox Footy, Corfe said angered fans should "park the tanks" despite the club's poor management of the trade period fallout.
โIt wasnโt done properly โ 12 months ago they wouldโve had a better way of doing it,โ he said.
โBut as a supporter, rolling the tanks down Swan St wonโt solve anything. I get weโre upset but we have to control our emotions, weโve still got a very good list.
โWeโve done it for a reason. Rally behind the club, attacks are coming from everywhere. You canโt dwell on the negatives.โ
Corfe added he was disappointed bu the clubs unclear communication its loyal fan base.
โThe way it unfolded, anyone could see what was really going on,โ he said.
โSaying theyโre doing it for one reason when they were doing it for another โฆ everybody hates spin. Spin is just corporate lying.โ
Corfe remained optimistic ahead of the 2021 season.
โWeโre four or five months away from the next season. Something else will happen. Weโll still be competitive โฆ Park the tanks, weโre coming under attack from everyone, not acceptable,โ he said.
โStick together, none of us have got a crystal ball.โ
