In 2017, the Sydney Swans were forced to respond to an online petition urging the AFL club to stop blaring Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline during quarter-time breaks.
“We’re aware of the petition and the views of some fans, however Sweet Caroline is a fan favourite for many others,” the Bloods retorted at the time, and the tune continues to haunt the Sydney Cricket Ground to this day.
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