New jumper numbers thread (only for those who care)

[avid]

It's about time now to start debating who should get which numbers.

Let's start with the obvious:
Bailey Rice = 37 (his dad's no, for those not old enough to remember)
Therefore
Jack Lonie = 13 (his mentor Schneiderman's old jumper)
That works perfectly to my mind.

McCartin and Goddard have next door lockers, which keeps them happy together.
They'll get promoted at some point from 32 & 33.
I'd like to see them in 10 and 11. (or similar)
I don't think they've earned an upgrade yet. Leave them till next year.

Sinclair needs to be promoted.
I reckon 2 is his number.

So we've still got 10, 22?, 23, 31, 38, 40, to allocate

If Weller wanted a promotion he could go to 10. But 44 remains a 'prestige' number -- he's probably happy with it.
There's no one else I'd really want to promote.
McKenzie maybe. Webster -- yes (29 always moves to a top 10 number!). Possibly Bruce? I quite like the idea of Bruce in 10
Or maybe save 10 as a big reward for someone next year.

22 (if available) I guess goes to Carlisle. Not that I think he deserves the favour.
He's not getting 10!

23 goes to Freeman I suppose. Although it doesn't seem right not being a CHF.

I'd be happy to see Jason Holmes in 31 -- it's traditionally a ruckman's number.

There's also whoever we pick first in the draft.
I don't like to see any newby get a top 12 number (except the exceptions Reiwoldt good in 12, Billings about right in 15)

Discuss

[saintspremiers]

I didn't know we have drafted young bubbles as of now.

[Bernard Shakey]

Never thought of Stephen Theodore as a CHF.

[St Loxton]

Jack Sinclair in No.2 I like that.

[Spinner]

2 - Goddard
10 - Freeman
13 - Lonie
22 - Carlisle
23 - McCartin

[St Chris]

Seeing Goddard and McCartin get thrown a lower number last year suggests Richo is probably big on the whole "earn your stripes" philosophy. So the a couple of the younger boys might have to sit on their high numbers for a bit longer yet.....

....and it also might see Carlisle running around in 55 for next season!!!

If Lonie was going to get 13, I would have loved to have seen Schneider hand it over after his last game.

Bruce and Webster have earnt their stripes and can move down. Maybe Bruce in 2 and Jimmy in 10??

Rice should want a different number than his old man's. Most kids these days want to "walk their own path" so to speak...

[saintspremiers]

Sippa getting number 2 and Crippa 35 worked really well for us

[Wombat15]

2 pick 14 (or it will go to someone like Jimmy Webster)
10 Mav Weller
13 Lonie
22 Carlisle
23 Bruce
37 Rice (someone said that was his dads number)


not sure what number Freeman gets though. I wouldnt be surprised if he got 35 or something like that in the 30's.

Honestly id be saving 12 and 25 for either McCartin and Goddard or just retiring #12 for good because 35 has lost its value.

[Life Long Saint]

I like Bruce wearing 27.
I haven't been this excited about a number 27 since George Young! And he's a left-footer too.

I heard that Spud was keen on Carlisle taking the number 2 but that was before the white line fever hit. So 22 looks about right...He can keep his current twitter handle.

I also like Rice in the 37 like his dad but he may want to make his own way.

[Bernard Shakey]

I like Bruce wearing 27.
I haven't been this excited about a number 27 since George Young! And he's a left-footer too.

I heard that Spud was keen on Carlisle taking the number 2 but that was before the white line fever hit. So 22 looks about right...He can keep his current twitter handle.

I also like Rice in the 37 like his dad but he may want to make his own way.

Yep 27 is perfect for Bruce! Breen also wore 27 when he won the cup for us!

[stevie]

I like Bruce wearing 27.
I haven't been this excited about a number 27 since George Young! And he's a left-footer too.

I heard that Spud was keen on Carlisle taking the number 2 but that was before the white line fever hit. So 22 looks about right...He can keep his current twitter handle.

I also like Rice in the 37 like his dad but he may want to make his own way.

Yep 27 is perfect for Bruce! Breen also wore 27 when he won the cup for us!

Didn't Plugger wear 27 in his first game?

Nope just goggled and he wore 37 in his first season in 1983

[mambo2706]

I like Bruce wearing 27.
I haven't been this excited about a number 27 since George Young! And he's a left-footer too.

I heard that Spud was keen on Carlisle taking the number 2 but that was before the white line fever hit. So 22 looks about right...He can keep his current twitter handle.

I also like Rice in the 37 like his dad but he may want to make his own way.

Yep 27 is perfect for Bruce! Breen also wore 27 when he won the cup for us!

Didn't Plugger wear 27 in his first game?

Nope just goggled and he wore 37 in his first season in 1983

I think Rocket Owen wore 27 in Plugger's first year.

[coopergrech]

The numbers currently vacanted are: 2,10,13,23,31,38 & at this stage (22,35 if Ray & Saunders dont get back to St.Kilda).

and we now have an extra pick on the seniors list for a DFA! (Kane Mitchell,Zac O'Brien?)

2- Pick 14
10- Freeman
13- Lonie
23- Carlisle
31- DFA
22*- Ray
35*- Saunders
38- Rookie
So 37* will be changed from Lonie to 2nd round pick/Bailey Rice

[Wrote for Luck]

definitely see Jack Sinclair in a nippy number 2.
no way should Weller give up 44 - especially as he has been playing forward. It's a prestige jumper. Prestige Worldwide. Worldwide. Worldwide.

[Freebird]

I'd be happy to see Jason Holmes in 31 -- it's traditionally a ruckman's number.

Bob Jones and Jeff Sarau..others?

[cowboy18]

I'd be happy to see Jason Holmes in 31 -- it's traditionally a ruckman's number.

Bob Jones and Jeff Sarau..others?

Apparently the number on the jumper worn by all these guys the first time turned out in the red, white and black. (or red, yellow and black).


Billy J. ANDERSON
Brendon BERMINGHAM
Harold BRAY
Geoff CAYZER
Ken COCKFIELD
Les ELDERING
Alister FORD
Rod GALT
Gordon GEDDES
Bob JONES
Matthew MAGUIRE
Ron McLEOD
Harry McPHERSON
Andrew McQualter
Bruce MURRAY
Kevin NEALE
Clem NEESON
Geoff NEIL
Barry PASCOE
Travis PAYZE
Jamie K. SHANAHAN
Bill SHARP
Sam SNELL
Phil STEPHENS
Alan STRETTON
Wally TUCK
Jim WALLIS
Alby WIESS

[MCG-Unit]

2 -
10 - Freeman
13 - Lonie
22 or 23 - Carlisle
31 - Gresham
37 - Rice
38 - White
40 - Sinclair or White

[Long Term Injury]

Carlisle for 11, he has a thing for white lines!

[avid]

I'd be happy to see Jason Holmes in 31 -- it's traditionally a ruckman's number.

Bob Jones and Jeff Sarau..others?

Apparently the number on the jumper worn by all these guys the first time turned out in the red, white and black. (or red, yellow and black).


Billy J. ANDERSON
Brendon BERMINGHAM
Harold BRAY
Geoff CAYZER
Ken COCKFIELD
Les ELDERING
Alister FORD
Rod GALT
Gordon GEDDES
Bob JONES
Matthew MAGUIRE
Ron McLEOD
Harry McPHERSON
Andrew McQualter
Bruce MURRAY
Kevin NEALE
Clem NEESON
Geoff NEIL
Barry PASCOE
Travis PAYZE
Jamie K. SHANAHAN
Bill SHARP
Sam SNELL
Phil STEPHENS
Alan STRETTON
Wally TUCK
Jim WALLIS
Alby WIESS

Let me rephrase that slightly:
It always SEEMED TO ME to be traditionally a ruckman's number.

I would say though, that since the mid '60s when I started watching, in #31 we've had BOB Pascoe (not Barry, I'm pretty sure), Jeff Sarau, Rod Galt. Bob Jones, and Matt Maguire looked pretty good as a tall backman after the concept of the back pocket resting ruckman disappeared (and Jamie Shanahan too). Can I count Travis Payze as a ruck-rover?? That's most years covered. Andrew McQualter I admit doesn't fit my model very well.

[IluvHarvey]

That's Because McQualter always wore 32

[avid]

That's Because McQualter always wore 32

that's quite a decisive point too.

[Toy Saint]

Enjoy this thread....and I reckon it's important we respect club traditions and make an effort to develop a culture.

But I was dissapointed that Templeton was given 4 last year, I would have tolerated 44

[cowboy18]

That's Because McQualter always wore 32

that's quite a decisive point too.

Stupid facts ruining my misinformation

That's the last time I trust a spreasheet I downloaded from a fan site in 2007!

[avid]

That's Because McQualter always wore 32

that's quite a decisive point too.

Stupid facts ruining my misinformation

That's the last time I trust a spreasheet I downloaded from a fan site in 2007!

That's fine C18 -- surely on here the facts are what we want them to be!

[wally]

I thought Barry Pascoe wore 21 and brother Bob (ruckman) wore 31