Brief
Sydney Roosters superfan Wayne Leong explains his long‑standing Quagmire banner
Leong says the banner’s “giggity giggity” chant represents optimism for the Roosters.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Wayne Leong, a three‑decade‑long ticketed member of the Sydney Roosters, has been spotted at games holding a banner featuring Family Guy’s Quagmire wearing the club’s tricolours and shouting the character’s catchphrase “giggity giggity”.
What happened
Leong has carried the banner at Roosters matches since the 1970s, including the semi‑final against the Cronulla Sharks in September 2026 and the qualifying final against the Penrith Panthers. He travelled with the team to Perth for a game against the Dolphins in August 2024, to England for World Club Challenge fixtures, and plans to attend the Grand Final at Accor Stadium on 3 October 2026.
What the reports add
The SMH article notes that the original banner was created by another fan, Julie, and Leong became its custodian after she moved to Melbourne. A modernised version now replaces the older, “more tape than cloth” banner. Leong has missed only one game this season – the Perth match – due to a wedding, and other absences since 2014 were for surgeries.
What was said
“Whenever [Quagmire] thinks he’s going to get lucky he goes ‘giggity giggity’ … it’s ‘hopefully we’re going to be lucky’, sort of optimism,” Leong told SMH.
He also recalled his childhood support for the Roosters, saying, “I was a little kid playing football in Taree and they were the team to follow.”
How it came about
Leong’s devotion mirrors the Roosters’ recent finals run, covered by Felo News in articles about the team’s six‑day turnarounds, Sam Walker’s comeback and the upcoming Grand Final against the Newcastle Knights.
Key facts
- Wayne Leong has been a ticketed Roosters member for over 30 years. (smh.com.au)
- He carries a banner depicting Family Guy’s Quagmire with the catchphrase “giggity giggity”. (smh.com.au)
- The banner was originally made by fan Julie; Leong took over after she moved to Melbourne. (smh.com.au)
- Leong missed only one Roosters game in 2026, the Perth match, due to a wedding. (smh.com.au)
- He will be at Accor Stadium for the Grand Final on 3 October 2026. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Sydney Roosters superfan: The story behind the mysterious Quagmire ‘Giggity Giggity banner’ at NRL games”
