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Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,670

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Not until he earns it. This number should be earnt not just handed out.

Totally agree. Nothing should be given out easily in this club again. The next person to wear the no. 9 must earn it through respect and hard work.

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beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,200

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I mentioned this on another thread...as a mark of respect ..hang it up..retire it for a year.. Give it to someone in 2010

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Dee man Demon

Dee man   302

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Greeny has played nearly 200 games wearing 18, why would he want to change?

Neitz is a no fuss type, just give to a new recruit next year.

I see your point, but I don't think there would be too many Demon players not willing to take the great No.9 if they had the chance, considering how admired Neita is.

If not Greeny, then the number should be retired until someone truly deserves it in a couple of years time.

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Swampfox Redleg

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its just a bloody number. Travis Varcoe from the Cats got given Gods number...so lets put it in perspective.

I actually do think football clubs care about numbers

Gary Ablett wasnt the only famous player to wear 5 at Geelong

Polly Farmer for example also wore 5

But your Varcoe example does make you wonder

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Demons 32 Redleg

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I don't think the number needs to be retired. Archer, Buckley and Hird all passed their numbers on straight away. Give it to a kid!

Gotta make it count.... DO we really want to see our club legends number sitting on the back of the next Stanton or Maxwell.....?

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Gouga Redleg

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Gotta make it count.... DO we really want to see our club legends number sitting on the back of the next Stanton or Maxwell.....?

Or Firrito for that matter.

If there is somebody Neitz would like to see wear it then fine. Otherwise I don't think it is a big deal.

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Or Firrito for that matter.

If there is somebody Neitz would like to see wear it then fine. Otherwise I don't think it is a big deal.

To be fair, North supporters love Firrito. Undersized full back who has a real dip.

I'd like to see them give it to a kid - have Neitz present the guernsey. Hopefully it would be pretty inspiring stuff.

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