Trial set to allow names on AFL jumpers

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  • ledge
    Hall of Fame
    • Dec 2007
    • 14301

    #16
    Re: Trial set to allow names on AFL jumpers

    They will still have the numbers so player/number recognition is still there.
    Bring back the biff

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    • Maddog37
      WOOF Member
      • Nov 2010
      • 3132

      #17
      Re: Trial set to allow names on AFL jumpers

      Originally posted by BornAScragger
      It's a good idea for clubs like ours — we could cycle the players through different numbers each season to force the fans to buy another guernsey.

      Another thing to think about is the legacy of a number itself. I reckon there's something to be said for those who put #7 on for Dougie, kept it for West, and still have it for Higgins. Or #3. But then, I only just bought my first new guernsey in 22 years last year, so I'm probably not the target demographic.
      Thats the whole point though. Now if you have a jumper and the player retires you will buy a new jumper with your next fav player rather than just stick with the number itself.

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      • mighty_west
        Coaching Staff
        • Feb 2008
        • 3438

        #18
        Re: Trial set to allow names on AFL jumpers

        Originally posted by bornadog
        For me it will help with identifying opposition players, especially all the new kids coming through.
        Agree with this, not as fussed with the Dogs players as I'd know them all anyway, but opposition players, and yes, especially the kids and 3rd or 4th year players who have only managed a handful of games.

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        • Topdog
          Bulldog Team of the Century
          • Jan 2007
          • 7471

          #19
          Re: Trial set to allow names on AFL jumpers

          Originally posted by Maddog37
          Thats the whole point though. Now if you have a jumper and the player retires you will buy a new jumper with your next fav player rather than just stick with the number itself.
          Not really you will still be able to buy a shirt with no name on it.

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