Jumper Numbers 2011

[ToroHombre]

Was discussing this with a friend the other day, there's going to be a LOT of vacant numbers this year that deserve filling - 4,5,6,7,11,12,13,14,22,27,31 and 32 will all be empty (or still empty) after this year and we have a swag of youngsters in waiting to fill all the numbers (except maybe Richo's). So, who do we put where?

 

[tugga]

Please nobody say that JR should wear No 12. He is already wearing the number of one the best FFs to play the game and our last century goalkicker.

 

[Simmonds2Hislop]

I like Hardwicks idea that you need to earn your number, but next year we're gonna have so many kids we'll have half the team wearing 35+.

 

[_RT_]

For mine:
4 - Martin
14 - Nason
11 - Astbury

That is all, none of the others have really done enough to warrant a drop in number. Give the new players numbers from 27 onwards.

 

[ize_]

I reckon Astbury 4. Dunno why, just fits. I'd like to see Griffiths in 1.

 

[Katimm3]

Aparently Nason is getting 13
he said at bnf

 

[JR#8]

I reckon Astbury 4. Dunno why, just fits. I'd like to see Griffiths in 1.

Isn't number one being held onto for Newman?

 

[ize_]

Yeah that's most likely the case. Reckon Griff would suit it though. Nason has 13 all over him, was going to say that too.

 

[ToroHombre]

Yeah that's most likely the case. Reckon Griff would suit it though. Nason has 13 all over him, was going to say that too.

Saying "Nason has 13 all over him" sounds like a bit of an insult, but I see what you're getting at.
Personally I think also Martin 4, Astbury 6, and maybe move Webberley up to 14, and give Taylor 22.

 

[Bojangles17]

I like to see the good numbers out there, there is something about seeing 42, 46 48 et al that just doesnt stack up

Doc has No 4 , he was born to wear it
TT the No 7 ...just fits
Griff No 6
Astro No 6
Posty 11
Webbers 14
o riley 22

 

[Puntroad]

Post = 11 to feed the commentators with even more bad 'post' jokes

 

[mcuzzy]

#1 is being held for Newman to go back to when he steps down from captaincy

Some players might want to keep their numbers but I'd imagine Dusty will want #4 or #6

 

[tugga]

Aparently Nason is getting 13
he said at bnf

We should utilise you a but more Kati. You seem to have the inside info on a lot of things.

 

[The Rusty Trombone]

I think Andy Collins deserves the 4 . He started in 42 , went to 24 and should go to 4. They can retire it at the start of 2015 when he becomes our next Captain. Maybe give Martin 6 and the Sex Monster 12.

 

[ize_]

Why is no one suggesting #12 for Dusty? I just realised I always assumed it would go to a big forward, but it doesn't at all. Could be a possibility. Would be the only first year player to have gotten close to earning it so far.

 

[TigerTime88]

Why is no one suggesting Dustin gets the number 5 gurnsey? The 3 best numbers imo are 3,5 and 9. Lids has 3, cotch has 9, give Dusty 5.

Astbury to get 6. Collins to get 4.

Nason to get 13 and give Connors 11.

 

[Roachy8]

Please nobody say that JR should wear No 12. He is already wearing the number of one the best FFs to play the game and our last century goalkicker.

Amen to that!

 

[Maroo]

Let the coaches decide who gets a low number, rank them (e.g. Dusty first, Astbury second etc.), then let the players decide in turn which number they want.

 

[Barx]

The 3 best numbers imo are 3,5 and 9.

Maybe I'm just showing my age but there was Royce Hart who wore number 4 for the Tigers.

The best player in my 40-odd years of barracking for the club.

Off the top of my head, I've traditionally regarded 17 (obviously), 4, 29 and 30 as our holy of holies. I'm more than happy to add 12 - the big fellow is very comfortable in that pantheon.

 

[CASS1]

personally like the current numbers
nase looks good in 47, 13 means dale thomasish

 

[nugget_12]

I'd like to see Dusty in 5 and Nason in 13, possibly Astbury in 11 but the rest need to earn the lower numbers!

 

[Puntroad]

Collins is proably most likely to get 4 (42 to 24 to 4), although wouldnt be surprised if dustin gets it...

To quote a long-time Richmond official: "More impact in his first year than any player since the best player we've ever had and the league has ever seen, Royce Desmond Hart".

 

[SteveoTheTiger]

4 or 36 - Martin
5 or 6 - Astbury
11 - Post
13 or 27 - Nason
22 - Webberly
32 - First draft pick

 

[peternorth]

personally like the current numbers
nase looks good in 47, 13 means dale thomasish

i love dm in no 36. suits his build. reminds me of a much much much better ty zantuck

 

[waiting since 80]

Nason in 27, has a cult following like a former blonde who wore it for us... a beautiful left footer Stewie Maxfield, how did we let him go to Sydney?