Jumper numbers for season 2023?

[Supreme_Demon 3,065]

I realise there may be a few more possible delistings.

But from my understanding these will be the following jumper numbers available for any players drafted or traded in for next year's season in 2023.

It will also be interesting what jumper number Brodie Grundy may end up receiving at the Demons?

The following jumper numbers available for season 2023 are...

#2 - Nathan Jones retired in 2021 and the number was left retired for season 2022.

#6 - Luke Jackson is going back to his home state of WA to play for either Fremantle or West Coast.

#12 - Toby Bedford requested a trade to GWS.

#19 - Fraser Rosman has been delisted.

#28 - Majak Daw has retired.

#29 - Jayden Hunt has been picked up by West Coast as a free agent.

#38 - Mitch Brown has retired.

Anyway, that leaves at least 7 available jumper numbers for next year.

Personally, I think Brodie Grundy will be given either number #6 or number #2 but number #12 might be an option too.

Anyway, we will have to wait until about December or even January 2023 to find out who will be given which jumper number.

 

 

 

[WalkingCivilWar 34,535]

No. 29 will never be the same 😢

Except yes it will because Eden Zanker wears no. 29. 😍 don’t ever leave us, Edo!

And I won’t have to rename my chook. JH is still apt since they’re Harmesy’s initials too.

Try facing this to inform of a forced name change…

 

😂😂😂

[Neil Crompton 4,944]

42 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

No. 29 will never be the same 😢

Except yes it will because Eden Zanker wears no. 29. 😍 don’t ever leave us, Edo!

And I won’t have to rename my chook. JH is still apt since they’re Harmesy’s initials too.

Try facing this to inform of a forced name change…

 

😂😂😂

I know that the B and F night and the Jayden news must have taken a lot out of you WCW - but scheez!!, have you looked at yourself in the mirror lately?

[WalkingCivilWar 34,535]

1 minute ago, Neil Crompton said:

I know that the B and F night and the Jayden news must have taken a lot out of you WCW - but scheez!!, have you looked at yourself in the mirror lately?

Oi that’s me on a good day! In fact that’s me after hair and makeup professionally done for the B&F. I thought I looked rather fetching. 🤭

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,591]

Grundy - 6

Bruce - 19

Kade Chandler - from 37 to 12

[Turner 1,483]

grundy 6

turner 28 or ideally 12🤞🤞🤞

bruce 29

 

[titan_uranus 23,071]

So long as no current MFC player changes jumper number, which is the most ridiculous thing football players and clubs do.

[Demonstone 19,908]

17 hours ago, Turner said:

bruce 29

Bruce will continue to wear number 17 at the Bulldogs.   

[layzie 30,185]

51 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

So long as no current MFC player changes jumper number, which is the most ridiculous thing football players and clubs do.

The only time I don't mind it is if they are coming down from something like 47 to inside the first 20. Th idea of changing numbers to 'reinvigorate' careers used to seem really strange to me.

[Demon17 4,730]

Grundy gets 12.

Then the comps best midfield is sequentially numbered.

10  Brayshaw

11  max

12  grundy 

13  clarry.

Trac to be half forward and jack goes wherever the danger is.

I love the synergy of this.

[titan_uranus 23,071]

13 hours ago, layzie said:

The only time I don't mind it is if they are coming down from something like 47 to inside the first 20. Th idea of changing numbers to 'reinvigorate' careers used to seem really strange to me.

Nah I can't get around it, ever.

If you come to the club and get 47, make it yours.

Geelong's premiership 22 had O'Connor in 42, Stewart in 44, Close in 45 and Blicavs in 46. None of them have felt compelled to "move down" to a "better" number.

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 4,263]

1 hour ago, Demon17 said:

Grundy gets 12.

Then the comps best midfield is sequentially numbered.

10  Brayshaw

11  max

12  grundy 

13  clarry.

Trac to be half forward and jack goes wherever the danger is.

I love the synergy of this.

The (1)1-(1)2 punch gets my vote.

[Gouga 528]

9 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

Nah I can't get around it, ever.

If you come to the club and get 47, make it yours.

Geelong's premiership 22 had O'Connor in 42, Stewart in 44, Close in 45 and Blicavs in 46. None of them have felt compelled to "move down" to a "better" number.

Stynes should have stayed 37? Tingay 52? Schwarz 44? Neitz 38?

Good players move to the good numbers!

[Turner 1,483]

Harmes 43 

[Turner 1,483]

On 10/10/2022 at 2:59 PM, Turner said:

grundy 6

turner 28 or ideally 12🤞🤞🤞

schache 19

there it is and hunter can have 26 if he comes

pick 13 -12

pick 37 -29

[monoccular 16,549]

On 10/11/2022 at 8:39 AM, layzie said:

The only time I don't mind it is if they are coming down from something like 47 to inside the first 20. Th idea of changing numbers to 'reinvigorate' careers used to seem really strange to me.

 

13 hours ago, Gouga said:

Stynes should have stayed 37? Tingay 52? Schwarz 44? Neitz 38?

Good players move to the good numbers!

Liam Jurrah was twice the player wearing #48 than he was in #24 🙄

BBB was a premiership FF in #50 

Edited October 12, 2022 by monoccular

[Caligula's cohort 1,014]

Grundy takes #6, Pick 13 takes #12, Hunter grabs #19, Schache takes #28 (Omac's old number) and Pick 37 takes #38. Jones #2 takes one more year of absence and we give it to one of our 2 first round selections the following year in what is touted to be a super draft!

[WERRIDEE 5,254]

1 May

2 Hunter

3 Salem

4 Harmes

5 Petracca

6 Grundy

7 Viney

8 Lever

9 Spargo

10 Brayshaw

11 Gawn

12 Schache

13 Oliver

14 Hibberd

15 Langdon

16 Laurie

17 Bowey

18 Melksham

19 Chandler

20 Tomlinson

21 van Rooyen

22 Howes

23 Jordon

24 Rivers

25 McDonald

26 Turner

27 Dunstan

28 Woewodin

29 J.Smith

30 Neal-Bullen

31 Fritsch

32 Sparrow

33 Moniz-Wakefield

34 D.Smith

35 Petty

36 Pickett

37 Pick 13

38 Pick 37

39 Emile-Brennan

40 - Rookie A

41 McVee

42 Rookie A

43 Rookie A

50 Brown

 

[Supreme_Demon 3,065]

On 10/7/2022 at 11:23 PM, Supreme_Demon said:

I realise there may be a few more possible delistings.

But from my understanding these will be the following jumper numbers available for any players drafted or traded in for next year's season in 2023.

It will also be interesting what jumper number Brodie Grundy may end up receiving at the Demons?

The following jumper numbers available for season 2023 are...

#2 - Nathan Jones retired in 2021 and the number was left retired for season 2022.

#6 - Luke Jackson is going back to his home state of WA to play for either Fremantle or West Coast.

#12 - Toby Bedford requested a trade to GWS.

#19 - Fraser Rosman has been delisted.

#28 - Majak Daw has retired.

#29 - Jayden Hunt has been picked up by West Coast as a free agent.

#38 - Mitch Brown has retired.

Anyway, that leaves at least 7 available jumper numbers for next year.

Personally, I think Brodie Grundy will be given either number #6 or number #2 but number #12 might be an option too.

Anyway, we will have to wait until about December or even January 2023 to find out who will be given which jumper number.

 

 

 

****UPDATE****

#26 - Sam Weideman has now been traded to Essendon.

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I really like some of the suggestions for jumper number changes.

I also understand the argument of making a number "your own" too. Ben Brown has certainly made number #50 his own and I like that.

Each to their own I guess? 🤷🏼‍♂️

I am not against the idea of giving Joel Smith his Father's (Shaun Smith) number #29 jumper if he wants it? I feel number #44 hasn't brought Joel much luck, due to injuries, and a change of number might do him good? But only if he wishes to do so and it doesn't put too much pressure on him?

I do think jumper number #2 should be reserved for an extra special player though. It has a lot of history attached to that sacred number with Robbie Flower, Stephen Tingay and Nathan Jones having worn it.

Nevertheless, it's always fun to speculate and see who gets their suggestions correct. 😉

 

[wizardinoz 2,155]

I wonder why 22 wasn't reserved for Woey jr?

Edited October 12, 2022 by wizardinoz

[Fanatique Demon 2,470]

7 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

I do think jumper number #2 should be reserved for an extra special player though. It has a lot of history attached to that sacred number with Robbie Flower, Stephen Tingay and Nathan Jones having worn it.

Not forgetting the dual premiership player, the great Alan Rowarth. Only 70 games because of injury, but a great Demon with a 70% win rate. Thanks Alan.

[Demonstone 19,908]

7 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

I feel number #44 hasn't brought Joel much luck, due to injuries, and a change of number might do him good?

I get the romantic notion of your suggestion but, seriously, how could a change of number possibly make the slightest bit of difference to a player's form or luck with injuries?

[DistrACTION Jackson 6,774]

My best guess is

#2 - Grundy

#6 - Hunter

#12 - Schache

#19 - Draft pick 13

#26 - Draft pick 37

[WalkingCivilWar 34,535]

On 10/12/2022 at 7:49 AM, Gouga said:

Stynes should have stayed 37? Tingay 52? Schwarz 44? Neitz 38?

Good players move to the good numbers!

Shhhh! The other numbers might hear you!

What constitutes a “good” number? Serious question. 

[WalkingCivilWar 34,535]

9 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

I do think jumper number #2 should be reserved for an extra special player though. It has a lot of history attached to that sacred number with Robbie Flower, Stephen Tingay and Nathan Jones having worn it.

 

How do we know who will become an “extra special player”????

The jumper number, while special in the heart of the individual player, is otherwise meaningless.

That said, if I had my way #29 would never be issued to anyone ever again. 😭 

In fact, every other club would be forbidden from giving their #29 to a player. Ever. 🙃