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Does anyone know of a site where you can get a list of the players numbers that have ever played then we can get thoughts on who people think is the best to ever ware no 1 and so on. Thanks.

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    Does anyone know of a site where you can get a list of the players numbers that have ever played then we can get thoughts on who people think is the best to ever ware no 1 and so on. Thanks.

    The 2007 Club Almanac has the list you are after.

    BTW anyone notice that certain numbers seem to be reserved for particular types of players now... or is that just my imagination eg:

    2, (midfielders) 8,(KPP Back) 11, (ruckman) 27 (KPP Back)etc.

    1. Denis Cordner

    2. Robbie Flower

    3. Garry Lyon

    4. Norm Smith

    5. Ox

    6. Bluey Adams

    7. Brian Wilson

    8. Tassie Johnson

    9. David Neitz/Brian Dixon

    10. Ken Emeselle

    11. Laurie Mithen/ Jim Stynes

    12. Jack Mueller

    12. Adem Yze

    14. Ivor Warne-Smith

    15. Ron Baggot/Stan Alves

    16. Andy Lovell

    17. Alan La Fontaine

    18. Brian Roet

    19. Ray Biffin

    20. Matthew Febey

    21. Don Cordner

    22. Bryan Keneally

    23. 'Pop' Vine

    24. 'Tiger' Ridley

    25. Don Williams

    26. Greg Parke

    27. Sean Wight

    28. pass

    29. Hassa Mann

    30. Alby Rodda/ John Beckwith

    31 RDB

    32 Barrie Vagg

    33. Gary Hardeman

    34. Jeff White

    35. Dick Taylor/Clyde Laidlaw

    36.Andrew Leoncelli

    42. Peter Walsh

    43 Guy Rigoni

    45. Matthew Whelan

    47 Alan Jarrott

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    The 2007 Club Almanac has the list you are after.

    BTW anyone notice that certain numbers seem to be reserved for particular types of players now... or is that just my imagination eg:

    2, (midfielders) 8,(KPP Back) 11, (ruckman) 27 (KPP Back)etc.

    I agree i think it might last a few players in a row but then it changes all of a sudden.

    But in saying that look at 27 Rivers, Ingerson, Sean White.

    Also is there anytking online there must be.

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    8 Tassie Johnson.. probably a bit too far back huh !! lol was Yeatsies too.. so that dispels sorta

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    1. Denis Cordner

    2. Robbie Flower

    3. Garry Lyon

    4. Norm Smith

    5. Ox

    6. Bluey Adams

    7. Brian Wilson

    8. Tassie Johnson

    9. David Neitz/Brian Dixon

    10. Ken Emeselle

    11. Laurie Mithen/ Jim Stynes

    12. Jack Mueller

    12. Adem Yze

    14. Ivor Warne-Smith

    15. Ron Baggot/Stan Alves

    16. Andy Lovell

    17. Alan La Fontaine

    18. Brian Roet

    19. Ray Biffin

    20. Matthew Febey

    21. Don Cordner

    22. Bryan Keneally

    23. 'Pop' Vine

    24. 'Tiger' Ridley

    25. Don Williams

    26. Greg Parke

    27. Sean Wight

    28. pass

    29. Hassa Mann

    30. Alby Rodda/ John Beckwith

    31 RDB

    32 Barrie Vagg

    33. Gary Hardeman

    34. Jeff White

    35. Dick Taylor/Clyde Laidlaw

    36.Andrew Leoncelli

    42. Peter Walsh

    43 Guy Rigoni

    45. Matthew Whelan

    47 Alan Jarrott

    Just every now and then a singular post brings a far away look and a desire to open a better red than that already picked out.

    Good one graz.

    ps do you have something against 13? yze - Jakovich

    pps went with a St.Hallet FAITH!

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    Max Walker 46

    He only wore it for one season... hence..

    DemonStorm
    I really liked Matty Collins, but realistically does he deserve to be in the same company as those above?

    Nicho is best remembered for number 8, my personal favourite in 44 was one John Fidge... but see above.

    Big Carl whilst good, I only consider a part time Demon.

    Franky

    Jacka was hard to leave out, the colour the flair, but alas too brief.... "It's better to burn out than fade away!" I'll take your word on the red, I'm pretty uncouth... but I do enjoy Taswegian beer.

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    Well done Graz.

    And good choice Franky on the drop.

    I would have thought the following would have qualified:

    22: Shane McGrath in the 40s must have been close to 3 flags 40,41 and 48

    23: R Wartman classy midfielder with 3 flags 1939-41

    24: Its Tiger's but Percy Beames can feel stiff to miss

    26: Ian Thorogood had good claims with 3 to 4 flags

    However when you look through the names (and take another sip of red) you realise that since the late 60s we have churned some real crud through the list with too few quality players amongst them.

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    13. Allen Jakovich

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    9. Alan Johnson deserves to be in this company.

    22. Chris Connolly.

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    8. Nicholson

    What about Nicho - Hahahaha :lol:

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    Does anyone know of a site where you can get a list of the players numbers that have ever played then we can get thoughts on who people think is the best to ever ware no 1 and so on. Thanks.

    We have all players entered into our database at Demonology.

    You can view them by Guernsey Numbers, Heritage Number, Surname, Year Played and so on.

    HTH

    Tim

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    Re - 16

    Travis Johnstone > Andy Lovell

    John Townsend >

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    Re - 16

    Travis Johnstone > Andy Lovell

    I would put John Townsend ahead of both. TJ has been a chronic underachiever over 10 years at MFC.

    The Number 16 has not been a number at MFC with a roll call of greats.

    9. Alan Johnson deserves to be in this company.

    22. Chris Connolly.

    Alan Johnson and Laurie Fowler as well (Won 3 or 4 Blueys)

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    I would put John Townsend ahead of both. TJ has been a chronic underachiever over 10 years at MFC.

    The Number 16 has not been a number at MFC with a roll call of greats.

    Alan Johnson and Laurie Fowler as well (Won 3 or 4 Blueys)

    Adrian Battiston, absolutely loved him.

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    "The Number 16 has not been a number at MFC with a roll call of greats."

    Big Bob Johnson will do me, and his dad (also #16) was a topliner as well - 302 goals in 113 games from CHF, including 6 in a winning GF.

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    23 - Geoff Tunbridge - 4 premierships

    Yes. A good mate of mine.

    He is getting married to the lovely Fiona in April next year....

    At the 'G'..!!!!

    I'll be there - It's going to be awesome!!!

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