A numbers' game

[M_9 2,078]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/melbourn...f-1225799048446

[FitZ 0]

"Also available is Russell Robertson's No. 24"

Whoops

[JACKATTACK 17]

"Also available is Russell Robertson's No. 24"

Whoops

It never ceases to amaze me how poorly researched some of these articles are.

[Spirit of the Demon 249]

I like the idea of Luke Ball = 31!

[beelzebub 23,313]

I like the idea of Luke Ball = 31!

that simply couldnt be more wrong

[DeeM 42]

ask jones to change his number, then pick 1 gets #1 and pick 2 gets #2

[pitmaster 3,513]

Most interesting to me was the line about taking a key forward with pick 11 - best available or need? Which rules?

[Toot182 7]

It is time for Neita's number to be passed on to someone, we cannot have it 'retired' forever - giving it to anyone is a risk, but I think any of our top 3 picks this year, or even Blease would be ready to wear it. Although, I would prefer it if the person wearing it was actually playing and not running around for Casey.

[Clanger King 9]

Interesting that the article says that Sam Blease might get his hands on a new number. How? If I was Jetta or Bennell I would be thinking I'm pretty stiff. Blease has a pretty BIG question mark hanging over his head with his bad injury where as Jetta and Bennell have played 15+ games already. Strauss could also put claims to a new jumper number coming back in great shape for pre season and beating Jones around the running track which is no mean feet in itself. Blease isnt even running yet is he?

[The Chazz 4,077]

It is time for Neita's number to be passed on to someone, we cannot have it 'retired' forever - giving it to anyone is a risk, but I think any of our top 3 picks this year, or even Blease would be ready to wear it. Although, I would prefer it if the person wearing it was actually playing and not running around for Casey.

Should the new players be given it, or made to earn it?

Just thinking when Geelong gave Varcoe the famous number 5. As an opposition supporter, and knowing a lot of Geelong supporters, it made him standout a lot more than probably deserved. I know many times in his career I made the comment about him not deserving to wear number 5.

[the_russian 17]

Surely in the tradition of red heads Blease should get number 1 after Strawbs O'dwyer

[Craig Drinker 179]

I would like to see Scully get number 31 and Trengove get number 9.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Surely in the tradition of red heads Blease should get number 1 after Strawbs O'dwyer

LOL.

We do have a tradition of celebrating the "ranga"! In 2009, we had 6 "brothers" listed as well.

Any truth in the rumor that BP gets a financial bonus if we draft a red-haired brother??!!!!

[The Chazz 4,077]

I would like to see Scully get number 31 and Trengove get number 9.

It's bloody hard - there are a few numbers running around with blokes wearing them that probably don't do it as proud as they could. Jimmy's number 11 for example, currently worn by PJ, even to some point, the number 2? I love Jonesy, but if we are talking about giving (potential) stars the same number as stars before their time, I think that needs to be brought up.

I think David Cockatoo-Collins wore 31 didn't he?

I'm of the opinion that we make them earn it first, then let the past player decide (eg get Neitz, Barassi, etc to do an official handover when the time is right).

[Demonator 93]

Will Jurrah want a lower number as well? Or is it too late with all the 48s on backs now?!

[spurs-r-us 0]

Will Jurrah want a lower number as well? Or is it too late with all the 48s on backs now?!

Robbo gave Jurrah the 24 at the B&F

[Demonator 93]

Robbo gave Jurrah the 24 at the B&F

Did he? I wasn't aware of that....thanks!

[DemonDing 56]

i'd like to see:

1. Strauss

5. Maric

9. Trengove

13. Benell

17. Bleese

19. Jetta

24. Jurrah

31. SCULLY!

[Viney Vidi Vici 145]

sorry if this is a bit naive, but who previously had the number 31?

[beelzebub 23,313]

sorry if this is a bit naive, but who previously had the number 31?

previous to when ? now ?? Wheats

[Viney Vidi Vici 145]

just worked out it was Barassi...funny that, my names sake. No not Wheats, I was trying to work out the more famous player, and why Scully would get it.

[Keepin up with the Joneses 48]

i'd like to see:

1. Strauss

5. Maric

9. Trengove

13. Benell

17. Bleese

19. Jetta

24. Jurrah

31. SCULLY!

I reckon you're spot on. Like it a lot!

[DemonDing 56]

Dont know about the maric to 5 yet i was just thinking he might want an upgrade because 19 isnt the most popular number.

i like these numbers and i hope im right.

[beelzebub 23,313]

just worked out it was Barassi...funny that, my names sake. No not Wheats, I was trying to work out the more famous player, and why Scully would get it.

youd think................ ugh

[deestroyers 0]

just worked out it was Barassi...funny that, my names sake. No not Wheats, I was trying to work out the more famous player, and why Scully would get it.

I think I just worked out why Demonology is such a better forum, with actual knowledgeable Demons fans.