The Numbers Game 2005

[BonBon]

I agree and disagree.

It would be nice to give #14 to another player so they can feel spesh in it and be proud to be number 14. [and add history ofcourse]. But then again I think maybe retire it permanently so it doesn't lose its value!

[Rushed Behind]

They is just numbas. The players probly couldnt give a rats ass what numba they where. Who cares who has 14- its like the hoop sox. they just plAY footy. When the game starts they is just playin the numba is the last thing in their head.

[BonBon]

You either don't know the Swans history very well or you're a tad thick

There is history, stories etc behind the numbers and it means alot to the players, NOT just a game of footy.

[Bear]

Originally posted by Rushed Behind
They is just numbas. The players probly couldnt give a rats ass what numba they where. Who cares who has 14- its like the hoop sox. they just plAY footy. When the game starts they is just playin the numba is the last thing in their head.

This actually makes sense.

Numbers shouldn't be over-rated, and #14 should not be retired ala American basketball. If it wasn't retired after Skilton, it should not be retired after Kelly.

As for Bevan getting it, first I'd like to see how he goes in year 2 of senior football. He could improve, or he could struggle - and in the latter case if he has #14 some people would probably blame the number.

[BonBon]

That proves there is 2 sides to every story... So true...

[footyhead]

Originally posted by BonBon
You either don't know the Swans history very well or you're a tad thick

There is history, stories etc behind the numbers and it means alot to the players, NOT just a game of footy.

Agreed. Anyone who thinks the players don't understand the significants of numbers/history, does not know any AFL players

[BonBon]

Not just "Anyone who thinks the players don't understand the numbers etc.." It is also who PEOPLE who don't understand the numbers!

[Whitefox]

Darren Millane board

[Thunder Shaker]

One shouldn't retire numbers without good cause, otherwise in about 200 years all Swans players will be wearing 4-digit numbers!

[go_monty]

I believe that the following jumper numbers will be used for the new senior players and the new rookies.

8, 16, 33, 34, 38, 39, 43, 45, 46 and 48

You can now all guess who will get what number

GM

[sharpie]

Originally posted by go_monty
I believe that the following jumper numbers will be used for the new senior players and the new rookies.

8, 16, 33, 34, 38, 39, 43, 45, 46 and 48

You can now all guess who will get what number

GM

Well, thanks for your permission. Pity we've already been doing so for a few weeks. Next time we'll seek your advice first before posting.

[go_monty]

Originally posted by sharpie
Well, thanks for your permission. Pity we've already been doing so for a few weeks. Next time we'll seek your advice first before posting.

I know, and over the few weeks you have been doing it, none of you have even come close.

Take it from me (and my source) these numbers will be used, its just who gets them.

You will eat your words when it happens

GM

[The Boot]

Originally posted by go_monty
I know, and over the few weeks you have been doing it, none of you have even come close. Take it from me (and my source) these numbers will be used, its just who gets them. You will eat your words when it happens. GM

Hey, hands off #46!
That's on MY back,
You'll find me on the wing.
One wing only mind you ... in the O'Reilly members stand .. just near the railing.

[liz]

Originally posted by go_monty
I know, and over the few weeks you have been doing it, none of you have even come close.

Take it from me (and my source) these numbers will be used, its just who gets them.

You will eat your words when it happens

GM

So all you're really saying is that Bevan (or whoever) is going to have to wait at least one more year before getting his hands on the no 14, and that they will not be holding no 8 back anymore (which is what I would expect, given how long they held back nos 6 and 4 in recent years).

BFD.

If I'm guessing who gets which I'd put a small wager on Spriggs getting no 8 given the apparent link between Cressa and Spriggs' arrival at Driver Ave. That leaves 16 as the obvious allocation for Jolly.

[BonBon]

IMO I think that Bevo is not ready to take no. 14.