Vacant numbers

[0918330512]

I wonder why players haven't gone for unusual numbers. Several years ago, when the NBA has a surge in popularity among younger kids here, if have though that Dennis Rodman wearing 91 for the Bulls or one of the guys (eg Les Parish) wearing 00, might have inspired players to request these unusual numbers.

[goswannies]

During my very brief footy "career" with Uni Blacks when I was studying, I was offered a number in the 70s when I started (most numbers were already taken). I thought "70s?! I might as well get a memorable number"

I asked what the highest number I could have.

The team manager looked at me, had a quick peek at his list, & told me 272. "I'll take it!"

Wore it with distinction (insert sarcastic emoticon here - though I did get best 1st year player in the first game, & have half a dozen touches in less than a quarter in the second game before requiring my first ACL recon). Hmmm ... since then I've considered #272 just plain bad luck & don't use it for anything!

[wolftone57]

Number 14 should be rotated and given to the player who wins the best and fairest the previous year.

No I really think that if Bird hadn't already been in the number 14 then Harry Cunningham would have been awarded it. Harry had Paul Kelly as his coach in Wagga. He has been a project of Kelly for a while after the great man recognised his talent. The other thing is Kell's son, Jackson, might yet get drafted next year. Jack was pretty good for a young 17 yo who was vastly underweight in the NEAFL in 2014. He looked to have filled out a bit this year and next year if he comes on he will probably nominate for the draft. He also has one more son I believe.

But as I say Kell's protege, Harry would be a walk up for his number.

[wolftone57]

Don't think either Bevo or Schwatta ever wore number 14, not for the Swans, anyway. Bevo wore 42 throughout his time, while Schwass wore no 2.

In terms of Goodes' number, I can see the argument for retiring it in the sense that it hardly sets a tradition that will lead the club to run out of numbers. But equally well, I wouldn't mind Goodes inviting someone like Abe Davis to take it on. Davis, not surprisingly, grew up with Goodes as his favourite player, and just as Heeney was able to take on the vacant no 5 of his idol O'Keefe, I think it would be good to see Davis take Goodes' number. No one will expect him to emulate Goodes, just because he wears the same number.

i agree Liz and it would mean the number stays with an Indigenous player. I also think Abaina has the talent to make it at AFL level and reminds me of the young Goodes. Not that I am expecting him to be as good as the great one but if he is half as good we will have a talent.

[dejavoodoo44]

During my very brief footy "career" with Uni Blacks when I was studying, I was offered a number in the 70s when I started (most numbers were already taken). I thought "70s?! I might as well get a memorable number"

I asked what the highest number I could have.

The team manager looked at me, had a quick peek at his list, & told me 272. "I'll take it!"

Wore it with distinction (insert sarcastic emoticon here - though I did get best 1st year player in the first game, & have half a dozen touches in less than a quarter in the second game before requiring my first ACL recon). Hmmm ... since then I've considered #272 just plain bad luck & don't use it for anything!

Though of course, you are probably the best 272 to ever play the game.

[goswannies]

Though of course, you are probably the best 272 to ever play the game.

I've never considered that! Even if it was sarcastic, I'll take it!

[goswannies]

The other thing is Kell's son, Jackson, might yet get drafted next year. Jack was pretty good for a young 17 yo who was vastly underweight in the NEAFL in 2014. He looked to have filled out a bit this year and next year if he comes on he will probably nominate for the draft.

If Jackson nominates, he's a father/son candidate?

[dejavoodoo44]

I've never considered that! Even if it was sarcastic, I'll take it!

Not sarcastic in the slightest. Though I was considering including a snippet of Monty Python's, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.
Actually, I seem to remember an interview with Shane Mumford, where he says that the reason that he keeps 41, is that he wants to be considered the greatest 41 to have played the game.

[goswannies]

Not sarcastic in the slightest. Though I was considering including a snippet of Monty Python's, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.
Actually, I seem to remember an interview with Shane Mumford, where he says that the reason that he keeps 41, is that he wants to be considered the greatest 41 to have played the game.

[aardvark]

Actually, I seem to remember an interview with Shane Mumford, where he says that the reason that he keeps 41, is that he wants to be considered the greatest 41 to have played the game.

I miss Mummy. He had the best attitude.

[707]

Looks like Mills will be wearing 14, quite fitting IMO.

How about the naughty "Facebooker" wearing 37? hmmmmm

[O'Reilly Boy]

Looks like Mills will be wearing 14, quite fitting IMO.

How about the naughty "Facebooker" wearing 37? hmmmmm

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[0918330512]

Looks like Mills will be wearing 14, quite fitting IMO.

How about the naughty "Facebooker" wearing 37? hmmmmm

Poor taste IMO

[707]

Was only joking. 37 should be retired until a suitable player of Goodes choice is invited to wear it.

I like the fact that our most famous number, 14, is handed to significant players and I'm sure Mills is one of those.

[Levii3]

Mills to don 14 next season, Goodes 37 not going to be worn this season good decision. Mills has potential to win brownlow down the track http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/af...00ad47efb6ddde