The 17 guernsey [Archive]

Mr Eagle

25 Oct 2002, 21:10

Chick wore '17' at Hawthorn, so what's the chance Bluey will give him the all-clear to bring West Coast's prized '17' out of retirement?

Eagle_Fan

25 Oct 2002, 21:17

Has Bluey finally accepted a comeback is out of the question?

i_luv_westcoast

25 Oct 2002, 21:20

I think so Eagle_Fan. You and Jod met up yet, no kids on the way ;) :D

daddy_4_eyes

25 Oct 2002, 21:30

McKenna's and Kemps jumpers should be retired permenantly. Like they do in the NBA.

eagleskickass

25 Oct 2002, 21:32

if McKenna and kemps numbers were retired then Jako's would have to be, and matera, and woosha...i don't believe in retiring them, let a kid we think will be good wear them or an established player ie chick

Goldenblue

25 Oct 2002, 21:43

Judd has Mainy's. Sampi has Lewie's.

Worsfolds jumper should be retired, but if we retired the rest, come 10 years and Ryan Turnbull's number will be the first of the rack.

Thrawn666

26 Oct 2002, 00:00

Retiring numbers has never been a part of AFL footy, nor should it be. Kids grow up aspiring to wear the numbers of great players and it should stay that way. it's too hard with AFL, having a squad so large, to eliminate numbers.

Id like to see Chick wear 17 at the club, it's his number and I dont think he has done anything to suggest he shouldnt be given the guernsey.

jod23

26 Oct 2002, 06:45

I think he will be given the number. He is a great player so it would be no disrespect to McKenna in any way.

iceman

26 Oct 2002, 11:04

I say let him have it, theres nothing to suggest he shouldnt

carneagles

26 Oct 2002, 11:49

For mine, it's good to see a dynasty of great players in a certain jumper.

Take #4 ... Glendinning - Sumich - Antonowicz - Kerr.

iceman

26 Oct 2002, 11:51

Antono - who??

I was insulted when that kid wore the legendary #4

Frodo

26 Oct 2002, 13:18

i vote...give him 170 :)

noodle

28 Oct 2002, 01:21

from the age

Chick has already spoken to coach John Worsfold about the prospect of wearing No. 17 for the Eagles.

The jumper has not been worn since Guy McKenna retired but Chick was hopeful he would receive permission to wear the same number he wore with distinction at Glenferrie Oval.

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/articles/2002/10/27/1035683304996.html

hope he gets to wear it.

Mr Eagle

28 Oct 2002, 01:23

Heyyyyyyyy! I was about to post that! ;)

Goldenblue

28 Oct 2002, 14:54

It be nice to see the No 17 out on the ground again next year.

:D

Mr Eagle

28 Oct 2002, 14:58

However if they give '2' to Adkins I shall be most upset...

(do we have a '12'?)

28 Oct 2002, 15:00

I'm kind of sentimental and with Bluey being one of my all time fav's, I'd like to see it stay as 'his'.
Then again, who know's what sort of star Chick may be for us and I guess if McKenna's happy with Chick wearing it, I'll have to be too.... ;)

Mr Q

28 Oct 2002, 15:26

Originally posted by Mr Eagle
(do we have a '12'?)

Yeah - Greg Harding :)

larrikin

28 Oct 2002, 17:27

Chick's probably the one guy who's as hard at the footy as McKenna too!!!

He'll do #17 proud.

Mr Eagle

28 Oct 2002, 18:29

Originally posted by Mr Q
Yeah - Greg Harding :) Oops ;)

Goldenblue

29 Oct 2002, 01:25

Originally posted by Mr Eagle
Oops ;)

Looks like 12 will be free soon......:D

larrikin

29 Oct 2002, 01:26

Originally posted by Goldenblue

Looks like 12 will be free soon......:D
Still a year to go on his contract.

You never know, he may become a superstar:D

Goldenblue

29 Oct 2002, 01:28

Originally posted by larrikin

Still a year to go on his contract.

You never know, he may become a superstar:D

Damn!!

Is there a smiley here for a bottom lip drop?