Footy’s weirdest gimmicks – from Power bands to Deep Heat facials
Rugby league players and their coaches can be as vulnerable to fads as the rest of the population. But like most pre-game rituals, they’re psychological.
For decades now, footballers have been keen on gimmicks. Whether it’s something that looks good or perhaps they’re convinced it gives them an edge, they’ll go for it. But, for the most part, they fit the dictionary definition of a gimmick – something designed to grab the attention rather than actually doing anything.
Left: The Roosters were the first team to have on-shirt sponsors.
Right: Graeme Langlands in white boots at the 1975 NRL grand final.
