Jimmys Number 11

[DemonDing 56]

After just reading whos been delisted from the club it got me thinking that now PJ is gone Jimmys famous number 11 is now up for grabs, who does every reckon deserves to where Jimmy jumper??? would of personally love to see LJ change from 48 to 11 but robbo got in first i guess...

[kallioota 0]

hang it up above the change room door so when they take to the ground .

they can look up to it and push that little bit harder no matter how the game might look

[Nasher 33,617]

Big Jake! Given the previous three wearers have all been ruckmen, this seems like the logical progression.

[DemonDing 56]

yeah i reckon they might put it away for a while, cant really think of anyone that should be wearing it...

[John Crow Batty 8,882]

From what I read and hear of the guy I don't think he'd care who got it. Just as long as the recipient plays to the best standard they can.

[Sir Why You Little 37,319]

hang it up above the change room door so when they take to the ground .

they can look up to it and push that little bit harder no matter how the game might look

For season 2011, i think that is a great idea. Means that all players can take a bit of jimma on to the ground with them.

After next year give the number to a player with the biggest heart.

[DemonDing 56]

yeah i dont think Jimmy would care to much, what about tapscott he has a fairly high number 35 i think?

[JACKATTACK 17]

Wait until someone steps up as a ruckman. With PJ gone someone will have to play backup to Jamar. If they do well enough then give it to them in 2012.

[hardtack 10,872]

Wait until someone steps up as a ruckman. With PJ gone someone will have to play backup to Jamar. If they do well enough then give it to them in 2012.

I'm with Nasher... give it to Spencer as I think that may be just the incentive he needs and I'm sure the significance won't be lost on him.

[JJJ 1,333]

Give it to Gawn. Started with Jimmy's 37 and would be a somewhat natural progression to 11......

I have heard that Fitzy will get a big upgrade in number, not sure if 11 is on the cards though.

[Guest Rojik of the Arctic]

hang it up above the change room door so when they take to the ground .

they can look up to it and push that little bit harder no matter how the game might look

I'll vote for that. Make whoever wants it earn it. If they want it then they should have to beg for it and that way we know that the lad who has it wants it more that the rest and will make the number proud again.

[Dee tention 618]

Hang it up until a player deserved the right! It doesn't necessarily have to be a ruckman. Just a player with a big ticker!

Possible candidates: Jack Viney (can we hang on that long? Yes), Jack Fitzpatrick, Billie Smedts if we pick him up! Spencer is suited to his 42.

[Gorgoroth 13,185]

Some one like Jordie would have been perfect if he was not already wearing 13.

Give it to some one who has to battle/ rookie listed ect and really earns their spot through hard work and the like, just like Jimmy did.

Who cares if a ruckman gets it or another position, I'd rather see some one who has battled and worked hard for a spot on the list wear it with pride, rather than a 200cm guy cos he grew more than the rest of them.

[Nasher 33,617]

My view is that a number can only be as great as the last person who wore it. It seems pretty silly to be happy to toss any old player in a jumper for years then suddenly, three players later (or many in the case of 31) say, "oh, this number is reserved for greats, you have to prove you are worthy of it".

So on that level, I think Jake Spencer is a more than worthy recipient of the great Paul Johnson's number 11.

[Carlos Danger 380]

Wayde Skipper.

[agent_orange 0]

Wayde Skipper.

He isn't even on our squad

[AndrewD 0]

My view is that a number can only be as great as the last person who wore it.

In most cases I would agree. However, this is a special situation. My opinion is that, given current circumstances, anything closely related to Jim takes on more significance than it normally would. As a result, the #11 guernsey becomes a powerful motivational tool for the players, the supporters and the club itself. That being the case I would put it on hold until Jim's health situation is resolved. Use it as a new icon for the MFC (same as the #31) but don't award it to any player just yet. When it comes time to hand it over, let Jim or his family make the choice.

On a side note; I'm absolutely not in favour of giving first or second year players low numbers. Obviously Scully-Trengove was a unique situation (lot of marketing opportunities there that we needed to take) but, otherwise, make them earn it.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

#11 is GAAAAAWN!

At this stage, Gawn is the future for the MFC. No disrespect to the Russian and Spence and all that...

[JJJ 1,333]

My view is that a number can only be as great as the last person who wore it. It seems pretty silly to be happy to toss any old player in a jumper for years then suddenly, three players later (or many in the case of 31) say, "oh, this number is reserved for greats, you have to prove you are worthy of it".

So on that level, I think Jake Spencer is a more than worthy recipient of the great Paul Johnson's number 11.

Bang!

Spot on.

As an aside, we don't need Jimmy's jumper to be displayed in the rooms etc... the great man is still around and punching.

[Whispering_Jack 31,182]

Bang!

Spot on.

As an aside, we don't need Jimmy's jumper to be displayed in the rooms etc... the great man is still around and punching.

And long may he do so!

I think the club should get the 7/11 company to sponsor the back of its jumpers this year because both the numbers "7" and "11" are now available for new recipients. They could have a big in store competition to determine who gets which jumper. Both have been worn by club Brownlow Medallists as has "30" which might also become available if we don't pick up Tom McNamara in the rookie draft.

[Redleg 41,963]

My view is that a number can only be as great as the last person who wore it. It seems pretty silly to be happy to toss any old player in a jumper for years then suddenly, three players later (or many in the case of 31) say, "oh, this number is reserved for greats, you have to prove you are worthy of it".

So on that level, I think Jake Spencer is a more than worthy recipient of the great Paul Johnson's number 11.

Agree.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

My view is that a number can only be as great as the last person who wore it. It seems pretty silly to be happy to toss any old player in a jumper for years then suddenly, three players later (or many in the case of 31) say, "oh, this number is reserved for greats, you have to prove you are worthy of it".

So on that level, I think Jake Spencer is a more than worthy recipient of the great Paul Johnson's number 11.

Agree.

Too much ceremony and pretence on jumper numbers. Just creates an unnecessary psychological monkey on the back for the recipient

Lets just get on with it and start developing this young side.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Agree.

Too much ceremony and pretence on jumper numbers. Just creates an unnecessary psychological monkey on the back for the recipient

Lets just get on with it and start developing this young side.

rubbish

part of the tradition of the football club and a way of toasting former heroes

[John Crow Batty 8,882]

Agree.

Too much ceremony and pretence on jumper numbers. Just creates an unnecessary psychological monkey on the back for the recipient

Lets just get on with it and start developing this young side.

I agree with this. As for Jim, I believe greater more meaningful honours await for him.

It was a long time since he retired. Why wasn't 11 reserved then? No tradition in this when others have worn it since.

[DeeSpencer 26,328]

Can see it going to our first draft pick, and if thats a ruckmen or Tom Lynch it would make sense.

If it's not then I say leave it on ice and see who out of Spencer, Gawn or Fitzpatrick can make a play for it.