2010 Jumper Numbers

[alwaysadog]

I think it was implied that once Eagleton finishes up the no.10 jumper might be put in cotton wool for Lachlan Hunter whose father (Mark) wore that guernsey number.

Unless there is another Eagleton on the way... NO!!!

That is not a universal opinion.

[alwaysadog]

It is seen as a sign of worth/ status to have a low number .

Not sure that Morris No 38 and Lake No 36, both All-Australians in recent seasons necessarily agree.

[The Coon Dog]

Not sure that Morris No 38 and Lake No 36, both All-Australians in recent seasons necessarily agree.

No, but Grant (24), Murphy (22), Everitt (29), Cross (38), Boyd (42), Johnson (33), Higgins (19), Hahn (37) & Gilbee (29) all have changed down. Seems to have happened forever that when a lower number becomes free it goes to a very good player.

[alwaysadog]

No, but Grant (24), Murphy (22), Everitt (29), Cross (38), Boyd (42), Johnson (33), Higgins (19), Hahn (37) & Gilbee (29) all have changed down. Seems to have happened forever that when a lower number becomes free it goes to a very good player.

I agree TCD, most players like to move to lower numbers as they establish themselves at the club. There are also players that the club asks to move to a lower number especially if it has been worn by club legends. There are still a significant number who get a high number and like to stick with it.

I don't know that the current Nos 1 and 3 yet qualify for the "very good player" description, and one wears an almost sacred number. Let's hope hindsight proves your description to be accurate and prescient.

However I am not too keen on the idea of giving players not yet established in the side low numbers, it's too easy for them to get confused about where they're actually at and it is hard to think that they have done enough to earn it.

[The Coon Dog]

However I am not too keen on the idea of giving players not yet established in the side low numbers, it's too easy for them to get confused about where they're actually at and it is hard to think that they have done enough to earn it.

I agree & I like the decision of Hardwick at Richmond where he's left lower numbers recently vacated free & asked the newer players to earn them.

[LostDoggy]

Thanks for that TCD.

Can't help but notice that numbers 24 and 39 have been left vacant for 2010!!

Nice pick up, i am a little more excited now!