Where did the Aussie, Aussie, Aussie chant originate?

There are various theories as to where it comes from. Some people maintain that it came from the Welsh "Oggy Oggy Oggy" and was adapted to "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Others claim it's from the Sydney cricket ground fans and there are some who claim that it originated in a song by the band AC/DC.

You can read about it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aussie_Aussie_Aussie,...

A chant of similar form, "Oggy Oggy Oggy", has been used by football crowds in Britain for many years prior to "Aussie Aussie Aussie". Since the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the 'Aussie' variation has become a popular part of Australian culture. It has however been used much earlier, on the Sydney Cricket Ground 'Hill' at international cricket matches since the early 1970s.

Englishman Ron Knox claims to have used the "Oggy" chant while playing for the Box Hill Rugby Club in Melbourne in the late 1960s. Alternate versions of how it was introduced to Australia have also been claimed.

One theory that has emerged recently relates to a song "T.N.T.", which was released in 1975 by the popular Australian rock band AC/DC and contained the lyrics " Oi Oi Oi" in the chorus. The song is one of the most popular the band has released. The chorus could have been the beginning of the "Oi Oi Oi" chant.

Awesome question. But I have to disagree with you there. I love the Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi chant! It's just so Australian. Straight & to-the-point. Letting them know we're there and we're supporting. All Aussies can do it. I love it! It's better than some of the pretentious songs that come out of other countries. Half the time you don't even know what they're saying. And we do have songs and things too. Waltzing Matilda, anyone?

Personal experience tells me that it was already in use by Atherton's Barmy Army tour of 1994-95, which means that wikipedia (which is as reliable as chatting to some chap down at the pub) is wrong.

Further to this, Tony Squires wrote about it in the Sydney Morning Herald on 30 January 1999, which is still before wikipedia suggests it started.

http://www.australianbeers.com/culture/poms.htm

The Original "Oggy Oggy Oggy" chant was from Chelsea FC's 1-1 drawn with Derby County on 17th February 1979.

There was a British comedian in the 1960's who's trademark entrance was 'oggy,oggy,oggy' and the audience would respond 'oi oi oi'

An oggy is supposed to be some kind of cornish pastie that was popular with factory workers in the early 20th century

It originated in Wales. It is a rip off of a popular chant from over there - don't get me to spell it though!

search google about walibri tribe.

u will know a lot about oz culture if u do that llol.

I hate it. It sums up every loutish and ignorant aspect of our culture and to have it as our representation to other countries is embarassing. You will never hear those words leave my lips