Who'll inherit the 14 guernsey?

[Gary]

Buchanan does not have the dynamic skill of Skilton or Kelly...but if he continues to improve this year I think it would be a good call.

[hammo]

As I've said before, I'd rather the club just gave it to a new draftee instead of making such a big deal out of it.

There will only ever be one Skilton and one Kelly.

[goswannie14]

I wish they would hurry up, or I may have to do a Lucky Knickers and change may name.

[dendol]

No current player should get it. Leave it for a new draftee whos embodies Skilton's skill and class and Kelly's leadership and courage.

[ROK Lobster]

Seriously, I expect it will held back until it can be given to one of Paul Roos' kids.

[Plugger46]

Originally posted by hammo
As I've said before, I'd rather the club just gave it to a new draftee instead of making such a big deal out of it.

There will only ever be one Skilton and one Kelly.

Agree entirely. It's just a number. There's been plenty of duds where it over the years too, just like any other number.

[Gary]

Can't buy the idea that this is just a number...it has been doubly blessed with 2 of our greatest ever players. I can go along with it being given to an exceptional draft pick with Judd / Hodge potential...otherwise as a special reward for captains or other special players with at least a fair bit of Skilts / Kel.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Plugger46
Agree entirely. It's just a number. There's been plenty of duds where it over the years too, just like any other number.

Yes it is only a number. Just give it to someone.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by dendol
No current player should get it. Leave it for a new draftee whos embodies Skilton's skill and class and Kelly's leadership and courage.

So in other words retire it permanently...

[CureTheSane]

The #14 should be retired permanently.

Not just with the Swans, but with every other team out of respect for the Swans players who wore it.

I also suggest that the number 14 be removed from our language, much like some countries do not have a floor 13 in buildings (I bet that was because there was some magical Chinese local sports player)

My house is number 13.
Tonight I am going to the crazy ladys house ( my neighbor) and remove #14 from her letterbox out of respect for Paul Kelly.

I also think Paul Kelly (the singer) should change his name.
It's just plain wrong that there could be 2 of them.

FFS, it's just a number people.
For mine, the Swans are removing all the magic from it by keeping it in retirement for more than 1 year.......

[ROK Lobster]

Originally posted by CureTheSane
FFS, it's just a number people.
For mine, the Swans are removing all the magic from it by keeping it in retirement for more than 1 year.......

Exactly, though I do think the letter box idea has some merit.

[big bear]

Give it to a kid from next draft. No matter who wears it it will not detract from history. Skilton and Kelly are icons and will always be so.

[Nico]

Didn't I read this post in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Some people on the site have a serious affliction called "repetition syndrome".

Or more commonly "boring Prats".

Only applies to me on the topic of Leo Barry......sorry Paul Bevan also.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Nico
Only applies to me on the topic of Leo Barry......sorry Paul Bevan also.

And Mathews.

[Nico]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
And Mathews.

How could I forget Benny.