We have a dilemma on our hands, do we retire it permanently, do we retire it for 5 years, do we pass it on, do we save it for Connor etc. etc.
Personally I believe it should be up to Harvey to decide and I believe he will want to hand it down, the question for me is now who he can hand it to and how will that affect the player who receives the honour.
It can go one or two ways, the honour of wearing the great number could inspire the player, give him a real sign of confidence from the club and the great man, or it could put a lot of unwanted pressure on the player, not knowing any of the players personally I couldn't comment on which one it will do.
As for the player who it will be handed to there are a few options.
Montagna
Riewoldt
Ball
Goddard
Armitage
Jack Steven
Geary
Eddy
The thing about Montagna, Riewoldt, Ball and Goddard is that they would all have an attachment to their current numbers, but would the lure of wearing the famour 35 be enough to consider them to change? Ball and Riewoldt both turned down the number 1 before Gram snapped it up.
The younger players are a difference scenario compltely, it is a big punt as we don't know who will make it and who wont, if the number 35 were to be passed on none of us would want to see it go to a player who is not worthy.
IMO the 35 will go to Steven, it wont be much of a change as he is already number 34 but it would be a great honour.
I have no real backing for this other than how Harvey spoke of Jack yesterday, he seemed to have a lot of respect for the kid and even see a bit of himself in him.
Now I am too young to have seen Harvey debut (2 years before I was born) but from the way he has been spoke about it would see people sensed he was something special from quite early on, I am feeling similar sentiments in relation to Jack (obviously not expected to be as good as Harvey).
I would love to see Steven get the number 35 personally, I am a fan of his already as he has been super impressive in the VFL this year and the TAC last year and I believe that this sign of confidence could really give him a shot in the arm and make him feel a part of the club's history, this sense of narrative consciousness could really give him the motivation to take 2009 by the neck and establish his position in the side.
Who would everyone else like to see?
For me it's either Steven or Roo (doubtful though).
EDIT: Ooops, didn't see there was a similar thread right underneath this one, my bad everybody
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