3 and 4 - Big numbers!

[Animal Enclosure]

For mine

Jack Steven - 3
David Armitage- 4
Zac Dawson- 6
Sam Gilbert- 8
Andrew Lovett- 9
Jesse Smith- 14
Brett Peake- 17
Tommy Walsh- 19
Nick Winmar- 20 (wore the #20 at the National Champs for WA)
- 30
- 31
- 34
- 35
- 43

[borderbarry]

Pattison 30.

And dont be surprised if Walsh doesnt get 4. The Pres is excited about him already for one.

[Bernard Shakey]

milney has earned a third figure

does the AFL allow 444 :wink:

More likely 666.

[noob]

i dont think walsh will end up having a low number because he is a rookie.

[Milan Faletic]

Zac Dawson 6 (Bob Murray)
Armo 14
Dal Santo 3
Clint Jones 4

I agree with Bev, new players should earn their low numbers.

[Ghost Like]

I agree with a couple of posters that Steven should be given 3 and the resposibility & faith that comes with it.

#4 I would give to Walsh, forget the pressure, he has enough hype already & if the judges are correct he won't have any problems wearing it with distinction.

#14 goes to Jesse Smith, a reminder to the previous occupant that we've moved on & quickly. Now it's on the back of a player who also tackles, kicks long & accurately and has pace (all providing he's on the park to display all those traits ) OR let CJ wear it!!!

#6 I would give to Lynch

#8 to Peake (I like the idea of Zach keeping his number, a reminder of where he's come from and what he's achieved with us in a short time)

#17 to our new Nicky Winmar (not quite the original 7 but very close)

[plugger66]

The only number I would give out for sure is 7 to Nick Winmar and ask Lenny to take 35.

[CeilidhSaint]

I like everyone's optimism but giving some of these low numbers to guys who have been on the list for a few years and done nothing as a reward is a bit of a joke. I hope Armo blitzes next year but after 2/3 years of a handfull of games and many people here saying he should go to Gold Coast it seems strange that some are alluding to him deserving 4 or 3 or whatever.
Clint Jones deserves and has earnt a low number and if Armo or Jack had been given 3 or 4 when they first walked in fine but unfortunately they haven't yet "earnt" those numbers.

[Top4King]

For mine

Jack Steven - 3
David Armitage- 4
Zac Dawson- 6
Sam Gilbert- 8
Andrew Lovett- 9
Jesse Smith- 14
Brett Peake- 17
Tommy Walsh- 19
Nick Winmar- 20 (wore the #20 at the National Champs for WA)
- 30
- 31
- 34
- 35
- 43

i like jack steven in 34 but the rest is all good AE

[AnythingsPossibleSaints]

I wouldn't mind seeing Tom Lynch in no. 4.

[matrix]

no way should lenny be swapping jumpers 3/4 of a way thru a career

[terry smith rules]

I can't believe some of these posts

You want to give numbers of historical importance to guys who have not even played a game.

On the other hand Jones to 4 has a nice symmetry.

Numbers with historical importance should be passed on recognising the talent that is going to wear it.

Remember 23.

[Top4King]

i'm big on gilbo and smoky getting low numbers if they so desire.

[plugger66]

Interestingly Raph will be in 8 next year.

[Zed]

Interestingly Raph will be in 8 next year.

i seem to recall this was the number he wore in the NT before he got drafted. He wanted 8 when he came to the club but obviously Max already had it. GT suggested 16 as being 8 + 8. So looks like Raph still has eyes for the #8.

Personally I would have preferred Zac got 8 - but given he had 43 last year - maybe drop the first digit and leave him with the #3. Using the same logic, give Jack Steven the #4.

Nick Winmar in 14 has some nice symmetry ( 7 +7) but other than that, I'd prefer to see the numbers 16 17 given to Jesse Smith & Tommy Walsh both of whom I think will be on the list for at least the next 5 years

[BigMart]

In my mind..

3-R.Clarke.....Like his brother
4-D.Armitage...Big number, important player now
6-C.Jones.......wore it at Sth Freo
8-T.Lynch.......Wore it for Sandy and Victoria in U18
9- A.Lovett.......already has it
14- R.Eddy.....From 40 -> 14
16-J.Geary...... Change
17- B.Peake......#7 at Freo
20-Z.Dawson......wore at Box Hill
28-Jesse Smith....New
30-N.Winmar......New
31-A.Pattison.....New
35-A.Smith......Change
36-P.Cahill......Change
37-W.Johnson.....New
38-T.Simpkin......Change
39-S.Gaertner.....Change
40-B.McGrath.....Change

[borderbarry]

No Tommy Walsh BigNart?

[plugger66]

In my mind..

3-R.Clarke.....Like his brother
4-D.Armitage...Big number, important player now
6-C.Jones.......wore it at Sth Freo
8-T.Lynch.......Wore it for Sandy and Victoria in U18
9- A.Lovett.......already has it
14- R.Eddy.....From 40 -> 14
16-J.Geary...... Change
17- B.Peake......#7 at Freo
20-Z.Dawson......wore at Box Hill
28-Jesse Smith....New
30-N.Winmar......New
31-A.Pattison.....New
35-A.Smith......Change
36-P.Cahill......Change
37-W.Johnson.....New
38-T.Simpkin......Change
39-S.Gaertner.....Change
40-B.McGrath.....Change

Raph has 8 next year.

[asiu]

Take it to another country and dont hurry back.

i'll pledge a dollar towards air fare

[Spinner]

Interestingly Raph will be in 8 next year.

Kool!

Didn't see that coming, how'd you find that out plugger? Or is it a secret?

[White Winmar]

Didn't they want to give Grant Thomas 666? The number of the beast. Or maybe it was 668-the neighbour of the beast.

[White Winmar]

Are you inferring that Raph will only be half the player next year, P66?

[Spinner]

Are you inferring that Raph will only be half the player next year, P66?

Its fairly uncommon to spend 6 seasons in one number and then change.

I thought 16 was a good number anyways!


3 - Steven
4 - Geary
6 - Lynch
8 - Clarke
9 - Lovett
16 - McQaulter? Maybe give Mini 35!

[borderbarry]

Cant be far off actual numbers being allocated. I know it will be after the Rookie Draft. Anyone know exactly when it is done?

[Hurricane]

Interestingly Raph will be in 8 next year.

He wanted #8 when he was first drafted as he said it was always "his number" (he took #16 as a compromise) but obviously Max wouldnt give it away but he did promise when he retired Raph could have his #8

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