Smith does not get "0"

[gogeelongcats]

A rule has been instigated: if multiple players request the same number, the deciding factor is number of AFL games played.

For Fremantle midfielder Serong (No.3), that's 127 matches.

Geelong's Smith? An agonising 126 matches.

Picture: AFL Photos

Serong takes the No.3 for the Vics, with Smith bumped out to 33

(although he did put in an overly optimistic back-up request for No.0).

 

[cats_09]

State of Origin discussion can be found here

Unofficial Preview Thread 'AFL State of Origin: WA vs BigV, Sat 14 Feb 7:40pm (AEDT) @ Optus Stadium'

Dec 11, 2025

This is the closest we've got to an upcoming match and with the continued odd announcements of the squads, felt like a dedicated thread would work best

As we already know:



with Little Man Mitchell also announced as an assistant to Scott


Regarding player selection criteria - A player’s eligibility will be based on the location of the junior club from where they were drafted.

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