Prediction Jumper Numbers for 2016

[serial_thrilla]

Assuming that we don't delist any more players, and that Deluca is successfully rookie listed - we will have 8 jumper numbers to fill:
#4
#15
#18
#24
#40
#41
#43
#44

You'd imagine that the three numbers in the 40s would go to rookies/late draft picks; but who will get the four low numbers? Is there a chance of number reshuffling within the squad? Players like Apeness, Grey, Langdon and A Pearce may ask for lower numbers. Bennell would be favourite for the #4 jumper (hopefull not an ill omen), and McCarthy would probably get the #14 if a trade is reached.

1 Hayden Ballantyne
2 Anthony Morabito
3 Zac Dawson
4 <VACANT>
5 Garrick Ibbotson
6 Danyle Pearce
7 Nat Fyfe
8 Nic Suban
9 Matt de Boer
10 Michael Walters
11 Tom Sheridan
12 Jonathon Griffin
13 Tendai Mzungu
14 Lachie Weller
15 <VACANT>
16 David Mundy
17 Hayden Crozier
18 <VACANT>
19 Connor Blakely
20 Matt Taberner
21 Michael Barlow
22 Tanner Smith
23 Chris Mayne
24 <VACANT>
25 Alex Pearce
26 Ed Langdon
27 Lachie Neale
28 Brady Grey
29 Matthew Pavlich
30 Zachary Clarke
31 Aaron Sandilands
32 Stephen Hill
33 Cameron Sutcliffe
34 Lee Spurr
35 Michael Apeness
36 Alex Silvagni
37 Michael Johnson
38 Jack Hannath
39 Josh Deluca
40 <VACANT>
41 <VACANT>
42 Ethan Hughes
43 <VACANT>
44 <VACANT>
45 Sean Hurley
46 Clancee Pearce

 

[Seppo]

#4 - Bennell
#15 - 1st draft pick
#18 - McCarthy
#24 - 2nd draft pick

 

[serial_thrilla]

I'd be half tempted to move someone like Alex Pearce to #4 as to reduce the chance of a "Jumper #4 Curse" being created. Pitt and Sylvia were disasters, and they say bad luck comes in threes (or is that a Dawson joke?). Gone are the days of Wills and Hasleby where #4 was prestigious.
#4 - Alex Pearce
#15 - Bennell
#18 - McCarthy
#24 - 1st round pick
#25 - 2nd round pick

 

[FreoRicci]

Would love the #18 be presented to another 10 year loyal Freo star. McCarthy is perfect for it.
Bennell #4 is also great- Hasleby was a young start and suits Harley to a T.
A good question would be- in the next season or two what are we going to do with #29? Huge shoes to fill, possibly retire it for a few years as a sign of respect?

 

[Deathly]

Bootsma 29

 

[serial_thrilla]

A good question would be- in the next season or two what are we going to do with #29? Huge shoes to fill, possibly retire it for a few years as a sign of respect?

I think 15 years has been long enough to give respect to Brad Wira.

 

[george2]

18 really seems to appeal to me as a good number for McCarthy actually. I wouldn't be surprised to see 4 given to Weller also.

 

[Borderline]

A good question would be- in the next season or two what are we going to do with #29? Huge shoes to fill, possibly retire it for a few years as a sign of respect?

Only one answer to that - Hogan!

 

[gaskin]

We also have to wait and see if any of the current players change numbers first.

 

[PurpleWizard]

If Pav retires I'd love to see McCarthy take his number. I love a little bit of number handy-down romance. I had a few tears when Hill grabbed 32 over picking a high number.

Or Maybe if Pav retires so should his number?... If the Bulls retired Jordan's number it makes sense for Freo to retire Pav's? Amirite?

 

[clivenator26]

So we're keeping our first and second round picks and getting Harley & McCarthy. Best post season ever!

 

[Allikat]

Bootsma 29

Time for me to find a new sport to follow...

 

[DudleyDocker]

Bootsma 29

Bootsma play in the 10 jumper at Peel, we should ask Son Son to give that one up for him I think.

 

[13then7]

handy-down

Ya learn something new everyday. I never even knew that was even a thing.

 

[PurpleWizard]

Ya learn something new everyday. I never even knew that was even a thing.

Maybe a word that's evolved out of Perth? I doubt it though. Very Australian lingo to make hand "handy".

 

[Stuart88]

Bootsma play in the 10 jumper at Peel, we should ask Son Son to give that one up for him I think.

Son Son should have 33

 

[Stuart88]

If Pav retires I'd love to see McCarthy take his number. I love a little bit of number handy-down romance. I had a few tears when Hill grabbed 32 over picking a high number.

Or Maybe if Pav retires so should his number?... If the Bulls retired Jordan's number it makes sense for Freo to retire Pav's? Amirite?

Yep hang it from the rafters

 

[13then7]

Maybe a word that's evolved out of Perth? I doubt it though. Very Australian lingo to make hand "handy".

It's always been hand-me-down to my family, but i see it's used elsewhere.

 

[serial_thrilla]

Bennell seems to currently have claim on #99.
http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/footy-centre/team/senior-players

 

[FreoGirl]

Bennell seems to currently have claim on #99.
http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/footy-centre/team/senior-players

good on him!!! 99 Loft Bennells

 

[SgtSchulz]

99 would be cool imo. * the haters.

 

[Van_Dyke]

Bennell seems to currently have claim on #99.
http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/footy-centre/team/senior-players

Will be the margin in the 2016 grand final to us! (I can dream).

 

[FreoRicci]

Bennell seems to currently have claim on #99.
http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/footy-centre/team/senior-players

Is there any rule or something that AFL Players can't wear numbers over 50+? Rehn from Adelaide was 52 from memory

 

[serial_thrilla]

Is there any rule or something that AFL Players can't wear numbers over 50+? Rehn from Adelaide was 52 from memory

The highest Fremantle has ever had is Neil Mildenhall (#50). We also had Peter Miller with #49, Greg Madigan with #48 and Jay van Berlo and Jamie Merillo with #47.

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

#99 problems but Bennell ain't one?