The Numbers Game 2005

[swansrule100]

give it to bevo he has shown a bit and might inspire him further
then give moore 42

[BonBon]

Bevan - #14
Spriggs - #34
Moore - #46
Jolly - #16

Just a wild guess.

[BonBon]

Originally posted by swansrule100
then give moore 42

Would #42 inspire Moore?

[BAM_BAM]

14 is a number close all of our hearts, but can I ask who has worn it before and I mean everyone who has, not just the more memorable players. This is an honest question not a rhetorical one.

We've been lucky to have a couple of exceptional players wear the number, but I think it was more luck than good management at the time of awarding it to the player.

As much as I think it should be revered, I'd hate to see it be a burden to the player who is eventually given the number. During the past two years I've read of a few names being bandied about to take over the caretaker of the Famous #14.

I say give to someone who lives and breathes the game, someone who will promote the sport to the kids of Sydney and NSW (sorry to our Melbourne family but we need to make it a 'Sydney' thing if it is to be special to the youngsters up and coming. They can learn it's history after they have been mesmerised by the player. You all know my feelings about our great South Melbourne history and I mean no disrespect to you or the previous players who have worn the number).

Let him make his own history. If he's a great player it makes the choice a good one, if not, it only makes the next one who is all the more special.

WE can make it a burden, lets just remember the good ones who made their own, and hope the future ones who wear it can follow in the same footsteps.

I'd prefer to see it running around and be reminded of, while not comparing it to the prior players to wear it. No matter how exceptional they may have been.

[Tilt]

I think it's still too soon for #14 to be used again.

It is surely our greatest number.

Maybe after another year then Bevo could grab it. As long it goes to somebody who plans to stay with us for a long time I'm sure it will work out.

[go_monty]

Why not move Jude Bolton to # 14 and Bevo to # 24

Good Idea i think

GM

[dread and might]

this is where it gets interesting.............

[NMWBloods]

Uggh... bluerghh...

[ROK Lobster]

Originally posted by go_monty
Why not move Jude Bolton to # 14 and Bevo to # 24

Good Idea i think

GM

Might as well give 14 to Doyle

[footyhead]

Originally posted by go_monty
Why not move Jude Bolton to # 14 and Bevo to # 24

Good Idea i think

GM

If they give # 14 to jude bolton I will be sick.
In fact I think I will be sick just because you had the audacity to suggest somthing so onerous.

Number 14 should be retired for at least another year.

[timthefish]

Originally posted by footyhead
Number 14 should be retired for at least another year.

agreed. the pressure upon the next individual that wears it is not yet great enough. i don't want it out of the cupboard until it's bestowment will crush the individuality and spirit of the unworthy recipient.

[bigdaz]

Personally, I think #14 should be retired permanently. I don't think anyone can ever live up to the two greats who prevously wore it.

Keep it sidelined as a mark of respect for the two greatest ever to wear the Red & White IMO, Skilton & Kelly.

[footyhead]

Originally posted by timthefish
agreed. the pressure upon the next individual that wears it is not yet great enough. i don't want it out of the cupboard until it's bestowment will crush the individuality and spirit of the unworthy recipient.

Nuber 14 is seriously in danger of doing that already, and that possability will alway be a danger when it comes to someone wearing number 14 in the future.

[NMWBloods]

Why not bring back Warfe and give him #14...

[desredandwhite]

Originally posted by bigdaz
Personally, I think #14 should be retired permanently. I don't think anyone can ever live up to the two greats who prevously wore it.

Keep it sidelined as a mark of respect for the two greatest ever to wear the Red & White IMO, Skilton & Kelly.

IMO it would be a shame to retire it because of two individuals - I'm sure both Skilton and Kelly were very much TEAM-focussed players, not giving much thought to their individual achievements. From the articles/stories around, it's clear that they both would have swapped every individual award they received for a premiership.

If Kelly was never given the chance to wear #14, he wouldn't have added to its "mystique". It's had plenty of time on the sidelines already - give it to a promising kid and give HIM the chance to add to history.