On the 1st day of xmas

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Okay folks. Inspired by Tony Lynn 15 and his relentless pursuit of all things nostalgic, we are going to raise this old chestnut from the dead. Rather than vote purely on our best #1, best #2 etc, we are going to start a new thread every day to discuss Carlton players by Guernsey numbers ... memories, videos, analysis, photos, whatever you want.

We will run this until the end of the year ... 46 days left so will double up on some days near the end. If the front page becomes too clogged up, we'll start closing some off or moving them to a sub board.

So here we go ...

On the first day of Christmas my Blue love gave to me, the #1 Guernsey in Carlton history.


Share your memories of Carlton players who have worn #1 for the Carlton Football Club

 

[Red Bull]

Don't get any better than Jim Canfield for mine ... a beautifully balanced player we never saw the best of ...

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Don't get any better than Jim Canfield for mine ... a beautifully balanced player we never saw the best of ...

Who the hell is Jim Canfield?

 

[Azul]

Serge retired before I was born, so it will always belong to SOS.

1995 finals series.

(Horrie Clover possibly our best ever player without a premiership)

 

[etsal1]

One of my favourite number 1s could be back at the club very soon if rumours are true. Then we'll have both my favourite number 1s @ Princes Park

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

I was a huge fan of Greg Wells. Not many games for the Blues but he played in a premiership and we got some decent footy out of him albeit in the twilight of his career.

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Big shout out and thanks to the Blueseum for this.

http://www.blueseum.org/tiki-index.php?page=Guernsey+1

Some interesting history with the number 1 jumper. From Frank Anderson onwards the majority of players to wear it have had long careers with the Blues.

 

[Red Bull]

Dennis Collins anyone ??

 

[King of Ruin]

This thread is false advertising.

I'm reporting it!

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Dennis Collins anyone ??

Sadly he was mainly famous for this.

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Interesting that we have had another Dick represent Carlton and he wore the number 1!

 

[BluStreak]

For me the #1 will always be associated with S. Silvagni

 

[AceAndy]

Sadly he was mainly famous for this.

Hahaha , first thing I thought of when I saw Dennis Collins. Did he previously play for Footscray ?

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

For me the #1 will always be associated with S. Silvagni

Enjoy BluStreak.

This package makes you realize he was actually a very skillful players for someone who looked quite unco!

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2014-06-19/cfc-150-5-stephen-silvagni

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Hahaha , first thing I thought of when I saw Dennis Collins. Did he previously play for Footscray ?

Good question, I am not sure.

Dennis Collins epitomized the term nuggety!

 

[Red Bull]

Hahaha , first thing I thought of when I saw Dennis Collins. Did he previously play for Footscray ?

Yes sir ... right alongside former captain and club great Geoff Jennings

 

[Red Bull]

Good question, I am not sure.

Dennis Collins epitomized the term nuggety!

More a wide , free running wingman that loved a few bounces around the outer side

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

For those with a spare 4 minutes, enjoy this. What a family of footballers for this great club with hopefully a few more to come. How good a player was Sergio!!

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

The last Silvagni video from me. Will never forget this game and the left footer from SOS!

 

[BluStreak]

Enjoy BluStreak.
This package makes you realize he was actually a very skillful players for someone who looked quite unco!
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2014-06-19/cfc-150-5-stephen-silvagni

Thanks TL15. I teared up watching that. I was there for that mark over Starchvich, a moment that will always remain with me.

 

[LordLucifer]

Who the hell is Jim Canfield?

Saw him play, was an undersized ruckman in the mould of Big Nick but wasn't as big in the body. Came from the bush, only last about two seasons, was in the mid-to late 70's.

 

[LordLucifer]

Good question, I am not sure.

Dennis Collins epitomized the term nuggety!

Went down like a soft bag of poo after that backhander from the Mad Dog, I lost all respect to him after that.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

My only non number 19 guernsey features a number one...for my ultimate favorite-SOS...and one of papa's favorites, his dad.

 

[AceAndy]

Don't get any better than Jim Canfield for mine ... a beautifully balanced player we never saw the best of ...

Who the hell is Jim Canfield?

There have been 6 players have worn the number 1 during my time following the Blues (1969 onwards).

Jim Canfield played 9 games in 1977 and tbh I have no recollection of him playing at all.

Of the other 5 players I would rank them :
SOS
Serge (although I only saw the last years , retired very early 70s)
Walker
Wells
Collins

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Went down like a soft bag of poo after that backhander from the Mad Dog, I lost all respect to him after that.

You are a ******* harsh man Sheik but very, very amusing!!