Jumpers and names?

[ledge]

Most sports now have players names on the back of their jumpers, how long before the AFL see this and do it or can the clubs do it if they want now?

I personally would love to see it, why numbers in this day and age?
Umpires call them by their names now anyway.
Commentators regularly call the wrong player.
Does the number have any real significance any more?

[LostDoggy]

I love the number thing, especially the process of handing down the numbers worn by the greats to younger generations, No "3" No "7".

No reason why they couldnt do both though.

[Desipura]

Most sports now have players names on the back of their jumpers, how long before the AFL see this and do it or can the clubs do it if they want now?

I personally would love to see it, why numbers in this day and age?
Umpires call them by their names now anyway.
Commentators regularly call the wrong player.
Does the number have any real significance any more?

Might be difficult to have Stamatopoulos on the back of a player with a frame like Nahas.

[ledge]

Might be difficult to have Stamatopoulos on the back of a player with a frame like Nahas.

THey manage it in soccer

[ledge]

I love the number thing, especially the process of handing down the numbers worn by the greats to younger generations, No "3" No "7".

No reason why they couldnt do both though.

Yes, no reason why they cant do both as they do in soccer etc

[Mofra]

With a major sponser, AFL logo, Number, Back sponser, jumper manufacturer, shorts sponsers, strips down the side of the shorts already, I think I'd rather be able to still see part of an AFL Uniform.

[ledge]

So true Mofra but it surely will happen soon I would think.

[LostDoggy]

Just another way the AFL marketing Dept. can get increased jumper sales due to players retiring and fans having to buy another one.

[boydogs]

Commentators regularly call the wrong player

I like the idea, but it won't fix the Brad Boyd & Jarryd Roughead calls

[The Underdog]

Personally I hate it as an idea, as Mofra said the jumpers are busy enough already. I don't particularly see the benefits, it would make no difference at the game and when you watch at home you've got commentary (mostly) telling you who the players are.

[GVGjr]

With a major sponser, AFL logo, Number, Back sponser, jumper manufacturer, shorts sponsers, strips down the side of the shorts already, I think I'd rather be able to still see part of an AFL Uniform.

Agreed. It wouldn't help the supporters too much and the jumpers have enough on them already

[soupman]

Personally I hate it as an idea, as Mofra said the jumpers are busy enough already. I don't particularly see the benefits, it would make no difference at the game and when you watch at home you've got commentary (mostly) telling you who the players are.

I agree. I love how disticntive the jumpers are with just the number and whilst names don't bother me, in the AFL I would prefer no. They'd be too hard to see anyway.

[The Coon Dog]

AFL to make Giant concession to new club



THE AFL is set to break with more than 150 years of tradition and allow Greater Western Sydney to put players' names on the back of jumpers during next week's NAB Cup clash with Sydney Swans at Blacktown Olympic Park.

No team in VFL/AFL history has displayed player names on the team uniform but the special concession made to the Giants is designed to help fans recognise and connect with the unknown teenagers who are set to become the future stars of the new club.

NRL convert Israel Folau modelled the jumpers for The Daily Telegraph yesterday, but the club's official guernsey won't be revealed until the Giants face Sydney Swans on February 19 after an online poll to select the preferred design is decided.

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[LostDoggy]

I don't mind this idea at all! I know the jumpers are busy already, but I like the idea of a name and number.

[LostDoggy]

I don't agree, numbers only for me. If you don't know the names of every player on your team, I'd suggest you go buy an AFL Record, sit down and study it and bloody well learn them!

I rarely look at the numbers, only to differentiate between two players that can sometimes look alike from a distance, such as Gilbee and Gia, or Hudson and Hooper (joking!)