Not retired, but put in recess for a year or two. Just like 8, 9 & 12. No numbers should be retired permanently.
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Not retired, but put in recess for a year or two. Just like 8, 9 & 12. No numbers should be retired permanently.
Don't retire number 4!
We saw the Baby Bombers in the early 1990s. Why not the Tiger Cubs in the mid 2020s?
We saw the Baby Bombers in the early 1990s. Why not the Tiger Cubs in the mid 2020s?
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According to draft guru it was Hughie James. Played from 1909 - 1923. Started with 4, had 15 for a few years, then went back to 4 after WW1. 100+ games, must have been fairly handy.Who wore it in 1920 David ?
Who wore it in 1920 David ?
This bloke:
Hughie James, wore it in '21 too.
How do you not know this
DS
Slipped my mindThis bloke:
Hughie James, wore it in '21 too.
How do you not know this?
DS
James, Hart, Raines, Lambert and Martin ….
1905?This bloke:
Hughie James, wore it in '21 too.
How do you not know this
DS
Nah
Don't give it to every kid, make then earn it.
*I'm still recovering from Alex Gilmore and number 29
If you dwell on the past you will never maximise the future. The Oooze philosophy was clear from day one. Invest in the youth. Give them more opportunity and responsibility.
Sure. The philosophy is sound in theory. But youth need to understand that there are non negotiable standards that must be met in order to realise their full potential as individuals and as a team. The approach must also be careful not to disenfranchise a cohort of bona fide premiership heroes. IMO ooze failed miserably on this salient point. The superhunks proved to be superflunks and a considerable end of year pivot followed what was an abysmally poor season.
Now the superflunks are in a position of greater seniority. The superflunks will be feeling the heat from the young Turks who are brash, enthusiastic and highly talented. We are also lucky to have retained a strong cohort of premiership heroes. Is Oooze capable of uniting these disparate groups within the RFC playing ranks?
This, IMO, is his greatest challenge. If he fails, his tenure will be short.
Sure. The philosophy is sound in theory. But youth need to understand that there are non negotiable standards that must be met in order to realise their full potential as individuals and as a team. The approach must also be careful not to disenfranchise a cohort of bona fide premiership heroes. IMO ooze failed miserably on this salient point. The superhunks proved to be superflunks and a considerable end of year pivot followed what was an abysmally poor season.
Now the superflunks are in a position of greater seniority. The superflunks will be feeling the heat from the young Turks who are brash, enthusiastic and highly talented. We are also lucky to have retained a strong cohort of premiership heroes. Is Oooze capable of uniting these disparate groups within the RFC playing ranks?
This, IMO, is his greatest challenge. If he fails, his tenure will be short.
The first few games this year before injuries a lot of us were singing praises about Yze and his tactical moves. I'm expecting to see more of t hat next year with a fitter list
Did they have numbers on jumpers in the VFA back then?
I really don't know and searching is close to useless as the results don't really relate to the VFA.
DS
Has anyone mentioned Buck Rogers? He was a decent player. Wore it just before Dusty, I think.
"Jolly" as I used to refer to him was a really good player, Carn. Hard at it and one of my favourites at the time.
Played some pretty good footy in the 90s and was a ripper in that demolition of Essendon in the final at the G in the semi-final in 1995. Knighta had an absolute cracker game. And who'll ever forget Scotty Turner's bone-jarring shirt-front on Gary O’Donnell. I'm sure O'Donnell still hasn't forgotten it.
He also held the fort pretty well in 2000 when Rich went down early with a season ending foot injury.
Improvement is more intangible than just results. If getting games into kids is happening then that can be seen as improvement despite the scoreboard being unkind.