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9 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

Cool thanks for clarifying.  Recall actually going to one of their grand finals Vs Heidelberg back in the mid/late 90s with my old man and one of his indigenous work colleagues.  Was a pretty wild and rough affair both on and off the feild.  Somehow I had in my head that this might be a team from Fitzroy Crossing in Northern Australia where maybe their may have been a little more professionalism, although that is probably still pretty grass roots type level and budget.

Goes completely with Neville's character to be seeking out a role giving back to the comunity than merely financial gains.  Still a great opportunity for him to coach a team in his own right and maybe build towards that at the top level at some point.

About 18 years ago I was working at Northland Secondary College, at the time the largest provider of education for koori kids in Melbourne.  Quite a few of the kids and teachers were involved in Fitzroy All Stars, both in their football and netball programs.  It's massive in the koori community in Melbourne.

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New Demon numbers:  

Daniel Turner - 10 

Koltyn Tholstrup - 12 

Harvey Langford - 19 

Xavier Lindsey - 20 

Tom Campbell - 29 

Harry Sharp - 30 

Ricky Mentha Jnr - 39 

Aidan Johnson - 42 

 
34 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

New Demon numbers:  

Daniel Turner - 10 

Koltyn Tholstrup - 12 

Harvey Langford - 19 

Xavier Lindsey - 20 

Tom Campbell - 29 

Harry Sharp - 30 

Ricky Mentha Jnr - 39 

Aidan Johnson - 42 

Langford eyeing a few numbers down the order in 2026 I reckon 😂
 

Also, number 34 kept open for another year. #Kalaniwatch 


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2025 Melbourne numbers —

1. Steven May
2. Jacob van Rooyen
3. Christian Salem
4. Judd McVee
5. Christian Petracca
6. Caleb Windsor
7. Jack Viney
8. Jake Lever
9. Charlie Spargo

10. Daniel Turner
11. Max Gawn
12. Koltyn Tholstrup
13. Clayton Oliver
14. Jack Billings
15. Ed Langdon
16. Bailey Laurie
17. Jake Bowey
18. Jake Melksham  

19. Harvey Langford
20. Xavier Lindsey  

21. Matt Jefferson
22. Blake Howes
23. Shane McAdam
24. Trent Rivers
25. Tom McDonald
26. Jed Adams
27. Marty Hore
28. Will Verrall

29. Tom Campbell
30. Harry Sharp

31. Bayley Fritsch
32. Tom Sparrow
33. Tom Fullarton
35. Harry Petty
36. Kysaiah Pickett
37. Kade Chandler
38. Oliver Sestan

39. Ricky Mentha Jnr
40. Taj Woewodin
41. Kynan Brown

42. Aidan Johnson  
44. Luker Kentfield
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

We haven't had heaps of luck with number 19 over the years. Bout time we have a champ in No. 19

 

Big wrap for Dan Turner to get 10. They must be pretty certain he is that 3rd tall.


19 minutes ago, layzie said:

Didn't expect Turner with 10. At all. 

It upsets me as a world game enthusiast, because in my mind the #10 is for the playmaker (ala Messi, Maradona, Pele, Zidane, Ronaldinhho etc).

2 for JvR another one which upsets me, reminds me of the time i saw someone with a shirt at Old Trafford with the Number 2 and "GOAL MACHINE" as the name above it.

I know this is not the rationale to take towards numbering in AFL but my mind is sidetracked. 

2 hours ago, roy11 said:

It upsets me as a world game enthusiast, because in my mind the #10 is for the playmaker (ala Messi, Maradona, Pele, Zidane, Ronaldinhho etc).

2 for JvR another one which upsets me, reminds me of the time i saw someone with a shirt at Old Trafford with the Number 2 and "GOAL MACHINE" as the name above it.

I know this is not the rationale to take towards numbering in AFL but my mind is sidetracked. 

This is exactly why I didn't see it coming, if anything he should be a no.9.

That's hilarious btw, I always see No.2 as the more boring and dour but honest CB or FB in the team.

4 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

2025 Melbourne numbers —

1. Steven May
2. Jacob van Rooyen
3. Christian Salem
4. Judd McVee
5. Christian Petracca
6. Caleb Windsor
7. Jack Viney
8. Jake Lever
9. Charlie Spargo

10. Daniel Turner
11. Max Gawn
12. Koltyn Tholstrup
13. Clayton Oliver
14. Jack Billings
15. Ed Langdon
16. Bailey Laurie
17. Jake Bowey
18. Jake Melksham  

19. Harvey Langford
20. Xavier Lindsey  

21. Matt Jefferson
22. Blake Howes
23. Shane McAdam
24. Trent Rivers
25. Tom McDonald
26. Jed Adams
27. Marty Hore
28. Will Verrall

29. Tom Campbell
30. Harry Sharp

31. Bayley Fritsch
32. Tom Sparrow
33. Tom Fullarton
35. Harry Petty
36. Kysaiah Pickett
37. Kade Chandler
38. Oliver Sestan

39. Ricky Mentha Jnr
40. Taj Woewodin
41. Kynan Brown

42. Aidan Johnson  
44. Luker Kentfield
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

Happy with this, but also a bit surprised.

Big wraps on Daniel "Disco" Turner giving him Angus Brayshaw's jumper number #10.

Jumpers to be presented by … ??? 

some suggestions 

Demon numbers:  
Daniel Turner - 10. Angus Brayshaw. 
Koltyn Tholstrup - 12 Todd Viney 
Harvey Langford - 19 Ray Biffin
Xavier Lindsey - 20    Colin Garland 
Tom Campbell - 29   Juice Newton 
Harry Sharp - 30   ANB 🤣… Paul Hoppy Hopgood
Ricky Mentha Jnr - 39   Nev Jetta 🤞
Aidan Johnson - 42   Russell Robertson 


4 hours ago, roy11 said:

It upsets me as a world game enthusiast, because in my mind the #10 is for the playmaker (ala Messi, Maradona, Pele, Zidane, Ronaldinhho etc).

2 for JvR another one which upsets me, reminds me of the time i saw someone with a shirt at Old Trafford with the Number 2 and "GOAL MACHINE" as the name above it.

I know this is not the rationale to take towards numbering in AFL but my mind is sidetracked. 

You’re confusing your sports making life far too difficult!! There are a million numbers over the world you could be taking into account. What happens in Spain or Manchester has no bearing on our allocation. 

Embrace the young stars in their OWN number to create a legendary career for our future champions. 

7 hours ago, adonski said:

Disco #10 how good

Party time!

Got big rapps on this kid.  Think he's hot alot of tricks and alot of heart.  Good choice for Gus's old jumper I think.  I don't think retiring it for years is nessacery if you've got a worthy recipient good to go.

12 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Jumpers to be presented by … ??? 

some suggestions 

Demon numbers:  
Tom Campbell - 29   Juice Newton 

Gee, Hassa's old number... If the great man isnt available, Andrew Obst was a fantastic player. 29 is a highly respected MFC number.

18 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

2025 Melbourne numbers —

29. Tom Campbell
 

He's a splitting image of Shaun Smith in that recent pic and now he's wearing his old number, as well as Joel's. 

  • 3 weeks later...
On 28/11/2024 at 19:56, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

Party time!

Got big rapps on this kid.  (Disco) Think he's hot alot of tricks and alot of heart.  Good choice for Gus's old jumper I think.  I don't think retiring it for years is nessacery if you've got a worthy recipient good to go.

And he did get concussed v Colonwood in his first game 😡


Further to the Disco getting Gus's number thing, in the Disco video up on the club website, he does mention how honoured her is getting it and how he was quite close with Gus, having stayed with him and his parents when he first came to the club (as I understand many others have also).

  • 4 weeks later...
19 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Wouldn't mind having this thread pinned to make it easy to find out who is who, particularly among the new players and those with new numbers.

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/teams/afl

 

It's a bit disappointing that our new recruits aren't wearing their numbers on their training tops. At least they weren't last Wednesday at Gosch's.


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