Jumper numbers for season 2023?

[ElDiablo14 5,055]

This might be a bit off-topic but... How/where do I get a jumper with the number on it?

I have been thinking of getting a #13 jumper for quite some time but not sure if the jumpers are sold with the number or not.

[old55 23,860]

37 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

This might be a bit off-topic but... How/where do I get a jumper with the number on it?

I have been thinking of getting a #13 jumper for quite some time but not sure if the jumpers are sold with the number or not.

When you buy the jumper at the Demon Shop at the MCG they will iron on your number of choice at an extra charge

[Turner 1,516]

13 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

29 J.Smith

Smith has worn 44 for 7 years can't see him changing now really, or the chin moving out of 37 for the same reason, particularly while gawny is his player sponsor ;)

12 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

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?

Ahh well in that case maybe he does consider it, hunt did have it for his entire career at mfc to date so u might be onto something

11 hours ago, wizardinoz said:

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

it was available when we drafted him as howes has it, think it was just one of those things, higher draft picks get first choice or he didnt want to live in dads shadow and instead make his own name for himself

[Robbie57 2,042]

FWIW I think Grundy should take 37 if Chandler is changing numbers, its a ruck number of choice after 11. 

Out of interest does anyone know how they go about deciding the allocation of numbers? Is it partly player driven?

[BScotti 178]

13 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

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

 

Available Numbers - 2, 6, 12, 19, 26, 28,  29, 38, 39, 43,46,47, 48, 49
 

[Wilson7 2,689]

2 Sparrow
6 Grundy
12 Hunter
19 Turner
26 Schache
28 Pick 13
29 J.Smith
32 Pick 37
33 Moniz-Wakefield
39 Emile-Brennan - Rookie B
38-42-43 Rookie Picks

Edited October 13, 2022 by Wilson7

[Wilson7 2,689]

2 hours ago, Turner said:

Smith has worn 44 for 7 years can't see him changing now really, or the chin moving out of 37 for the same reason, particularly while gawny is his player sponsor ;)

Ahh well in that case maybe he does consider it, hunt did have it for his entire career at mfc to date so u might be onto something

it was available when we drafted him as howes has it, think it was just one of those things, higher draft picks get first choice or he didnt want to live in dads shadow and instead make his own name for himself

I also thought Smith might change, he has had a horrid run with injuries in the 44, he might want 29 now his old mans jumper number is available

Edited October 13, 2022 by Wilson7
missed supreme demons response

[Supreme_Demon 4,136]

19 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

****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. 😉

 

****FURTHER UPDATE****

#33 - Oskar Baker has been delisted.

Sadly, I predicted this to happen. "Sauce" definitely had pace, I remember when he kicked 3 goals against GWS in 2020, but I felt his kicking just wasn't up to AFL standard. I wish him all the best for the future.

From now on we MUST prioritise drafting players who are elite kicks to the Melbourne Demons! I am sure Mark "Choco" Williams constantly talks to the players on our list about improving their kicking skills. Good kicking is good football!

_________________________________

Anyway, the updated list of jumper numbers available is as follows.

#2

#6

#12

#19

#26

#28

#29

#33

#38

#39

#43

#46

#47

#48

#49

Obviously, not all these jumper numbers will be filled as it depends upon available list spots. From my understanding there will be about 6 or maybe 7 list spots available? I am sure somebody knows the exact number here?

Lastly, I highly doubt any player would request a jumper number beyond Ben Brown's number #50, but you never know!

[Guest]

8 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

This might be a bit off-topic but... How/where do I get a jumper with the number on it?

I have been thinking of getting a #13 jumper for quite some time but not sure if the jumpers are sold with the number or not.

If you already have a jumper or you’ve bought one from somewhere other than the Demon Shop, you can purchase the iron-on numbers online or at OfficeWorks or art n craft type shops. They’re only a few bucks each but your iron at home isn’t powerful enough so you need to get them pressed professionally. I was charged $25 for this. That was four years ago so I imagine it’s even more expensive now. 

[Guest]

5 hours ago, Wilson7 said:

2 Sparrow
6 Grundy
12 Hunter
19 Turner
26 Schache
28 Pick 13
29 J.Smith
32 Pick 37
33 Moniz-Wakefield
39 Emile-Brennan - Rookie B
38-42-43 Rookie Picks

I don’t think Tom would want to change numbers. He won a premiership playing in his current number.

I also don’t think Joel would want #29 as there’s the potential for comparison to his dad. 

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 11,064]

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I don’t think Tom would want to change numbers. He won a premiership playing in his current number.

I also don’t think Joel would want #29 as there’s the potential for comparison to his dad. 

Yeah, but changing to the number 2 would be a huge honour at the MFC and if it was offered, I think alot of players would find that hard to knock back.  He'd just need to win another premiership in No.2.

Tom Sparrow could definitely be one of my picks for number 2, but I'm not 100% sure he's quite at the level that could justify such an honour.  Possibly someone like Jordan could be another future candidate, but I think either of them would need to have an absolute standout year before you bestowed the number 2 on them.  There would be alot of pressure associated with wearing that number at the MFC and also if it get's given away too cheaply and the player doesn't quite make the grade, then I think it denigrates the number and history somewhat as well.

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 11,064]

I'm neither for or against players changing numbers.  Some it suits and I do also like it when players make a high number their own.

Some high ones I liked were 43 Guy Rigoni,  45 Mathew Wheelan.  Equally liked Neitz having 9, Stinga getting 2 and Maxy getting Jimmy's No.11.  Per my post above, there are certainly some numbers that have such a history at footy clubs that getting them represents a real honour.

Similarly, I think some double numbers are also quite good numbers, even when they are high, like 33 & 44 and if I was Joel Smith, I'd be quite keen to hang onto 44 for that reason.

[Rolling Stone 160]

Fill the gaps

1. Steven May
3. Christian Salem
4. James Harmes
5. Christian Petracca
6. 
7. Jack Viney 
8. Jake Lever
9. Charlie Spargo 
10. Angus Brayshaw  
11. Max Gawn 
12. 
13. Clayton Oliver 
14. Michael Hibbert 
15. Ed Langdon 
16. Bailey Laurie 
17. Jake Bowey 
18. Jake Melksham 
19. 
20. Adam Tomlinson 
21. Jacob Van Rooyen 
22. Blake Howes
23. James Jordon 
24. Trent Rivers 
25. Tom McDonald
26. 
27. Luke Dunstan
28. 
29. 
30. Alex Neal-Bullen
31. Bayley Fritsch
32. Tom Sparrow
33. 
34. Deakyn Smith
35. Harry Petty 
36. Kysaiah Pickett 
37. Kade Chandler
38. 
40. Taj Woewodin 
41. Judd McVee
42. Daniel Turner 
44. Joel Smith
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield
50. Ben Brown

[Nascent 9,345]

2 - Grundy

6 - Turner

19 - Woewodin

28 - Schache

29 - Hunt-er

 

Pick 13 - Number 12

Pick 37 - Number 26

 

[Guest]

13 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

Yeah, but changing to the number 2 would be a huge honour at the MFC

There would be alot of pressure associated with wearing that number at the MFC

The same can be said about #11 and #13, though. That’s just two. Where does it end?

 

On your second point, this is precisely why a number SHOULDN’T be regarded as any more special than the others. imho anyways. 🙂

[DeeSpencer 26,670]

12: Grundy
19: Hunter
26: Schache
6: pick 13
28+ draft picks/recruits

Hold number 2 for at least another year. Needs a special player to take that number 

[DeeSpencer 26,670]

20 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The same can be said about #11 and #13, though. That’s just two. Where does it end?

 

On your second point, this is precisely why a number SHOULDN’T be regarded as any more special than the others. imho anyways. 🙂

11 and 31 are great but I’d argue 2 is our most special number. It’s certainly our most special open number. Robbie and Jones, two of only a small number of legends from our last 50 years.

Whilst overall I’d say numbers are overrated I think if we want to emphasise our history and culture we should give them weight. We ask players to cherish and honour the jumper, the number is part of that.

Ideally I’d start every young player in a high number and let them earn promotions, because I’d like to see someone special earn number 2

[Guest]

8 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

11 and 31 are great but I’d argue 2 is our most special number. It’s certainly our most special open number. Robbie and Jones, two of only a small number of legends from our last 50 years.

Whilst overall I’d say numbers are overrated I think if we want to emphasise our history and culture we should give them weight. We ask players to cherish and honour the jumper, the number is part of that.

Ideally I’d start every young player in a high number and let them earn promotions, because I’d like to see someone special earn number 2

And I could say #11 is the most special. It’s subjective to a degree.

I agree #2 is indeed very special and any player would likely be honoured to receive it. But with that honour comes pressure. A lot of pressure. And players, in particular young players, already feel the weight of pressure without the attendant added pressure that comes with expectations. 

[Redlagged 813]

On 10/13/2022 at 10:27 AM, WalkingCivilWar said:

Shhhh! The other numbers might hear you!

What constitutes a “good” number? Serious question. 

I always liked 11. Looks good on the back. At Melbourne, has had a series of top players (Paul Johnson excluded) going back to Tony Anderson in the 1960s.

[Fanatique Demon 2,763]

31: Barassi 💗 Groom 💗 Fritsch 💗.

 

[titan_uranus 25,253]

On 10/12/2022 at 4:49 AM, Gouga said:

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

Good players move to the good numbers!

Yes to all of your questions.

Players should make their own history. Barassi wore 31. He didn't "move to a good number".

[old dee 24,082]

On 10/13/2022 at 10:27 AM, WalkingCivilWar said:

Shhhh! The other numbers might hear you!

What constitutes a “good” number? Serious question. 

I have no idea. They are just numbers, it is a really strange comment.

[layzie 34,528]

6. Grundy

12. Hunter

Figure out the rest 

[Guest]

23 minutes ago, old dee said:

I have no idea. They are just numbers, it is a really strange comment.

I know right. It makes no sense. 

[MadAsHell 4,217]

1. May

2. Vacant

3. Salem 

4. Harmes

5. Petracca 

6. Grundy

7. Viney

8. Lever

9. Spargo

10. Brayshaw

11. Gawn

12. Hunter

13. Oliver

14. Hibberd 

15. Langdon

16. Laurie

17. Bowey

18. Melksham

19. Schache

20. Tomlinson 

21. Van Rooyen 

22. Howes

23. Jordon

24. Rivers

25. McDonald 

26. Vacant

27. Dunstan

28. Vacant

29. Vacant

30. Neal-Bullen 

31. Fritsch

32. Sparrow

33. Vacant

34. D. Smith

35. Petty

36. Pickett

37. Chandler

38. Vacant

39. Vacant 

40. Woewodin 

41. McVee

42. Turner

43. Vacant

44. J. Smith

45. Moniz-Wakefield

46. Vacant

47. Vacant

48. Vacant 

49. Vacant

50. Brown

I'd keep 2 vacant for one more season. Save it for our top pick of next year's super draft or our big name recruit in the next trade period.

For this upcoming season I'd just wheel out 26 & 28 for our senior list draftees and 29, 33 and 38 for the rookies. Easy done.