Not sure why the Cats picked their 1994 jersey. 94 was a bit of an underachieving year for them. Finished 6th and got swept by SEM Magic in the QF's, when they were originally favourites to win it all.

I could be wrong, but I think they only used that jersey in 94, though it was very similar to 93 and earlier. I believe they scrapped the white jersey after 93 and went black and gold permanently for 94.

Still, its from a high profile era, so its quite a "famous" jersey I suppose!

The biggest problem with the 1992-94 jerseys is the inability to put the Swan Gold logo on them, which was the main part of the jersey. They would've been far better off going with literally any other jersey they've ever worn.

I know what you're saying. The Swan Gold logo was a very significant part of the jersey. Probably the reason why they went black and gold in the first place. As its only a replica to honour the history of the club, it probably doesn't need to be exactly identical, sponsors and all, for a one off game.

Only the fussiest of fans will pick up on things like that anyway. The intent is still there.

Interesting to mention - Even though the 94 season was a bit of a non-event, one of the Cats more memorable games was against the Tigers at the PEC. Melbourne went into that game on top of the ladder, while Perth were 6th or 7th just after the all star break. Perth caused a bit of a boilover by beating Melbourne by 23 points in a grand final revenge match which not many would have expected. Matt Earp topped off a great win with a full court shot on the buzzer (guess they were playing right to the end back then too ;)

Cats play the Tigers this week, looking for revenge from a 1 point loss to them at home last time they played and while wearing the 94 uni's. Hows that for interesting!! Well, maybe to old time Cats fans it is :)

"As its only a replica to honour the history of the club, it probably doesn't need to be exactly identical, sponsors and all, for a one off game."
No, but it's not like they're using the 1995 jerseys without the Coke logo on them or something. The Swan Gold logo was the main part of the jersey, and removing it leaves them really empty. It's the emptiness that's the issue, rather than the lack of authentic sponsor logos.

"Should have done a '95 jersey honouring the championship and asked Coke to sponsor it for the one game."
Will never happen. The Wildcats refuse to be sponsored by fast food or soft drink companies.

Last year they went with a 30-year-old uniform, this year it's 20 years old. Presumably next season they'll be in the 2005 jersey.

"Tigers used the same 95 jerseys as last season from the looks of it"
It's from two years ago (and earlier this year), not last year. They wore 1997 jerseys last year.


"Only club with no heritage jersey is Sydney"
They're wearing them in the Townsville game. What are you talking about?

The Breakers don't have one at all.

"Next season should be 1995 Coke Jersey for Perth and hopefully it looks good"
I doubt they can make the 1995 jersey look good without getting Coke back, which they won't do. I'd rather see them wear the 1999 jersey, which doesn't have the giant red area on the shoulder that'll have nothing in it without the Coke logo.

Sorry to all the Wildcats fans, but they team looked like they were wearing nappies, playing in that garb!