Who gets No. 5?
- billyduckworth
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Hislop could be a possibility too.
I would still argue best to let it rest for a year and see who has really proved himself worthy.
I would hate to see it go to some dud.
Incidentally, question for the trivia buffs (BD, where are you?):
Who wore the number 5 before TD & Hirdy?
I have a vague memory from my childhood of a Gary Parkes wearing it, playing on the wing, but not sure.
I would still argue best to let it rest for a year and see who has really proved himself worthy.
I would hate to see it go to some dud.
Incidentally, question for the trivia buffs (BD, where are you?):
Who wore the number 5 before TD & Hirdy?
I have a vague memory from my childhood of a Gary Parkes wearing it, playing on the wing, but not sure.
I think it was in fact Gary Parkes. Don't remember anyone else between Parkes & Daniher wearing it.billyduckworth wrote:Hislop could be a possibility too.
I would still argue best to let it rest for a year and see who has really proved himself worthy.
I would hate to see it go to some dud.
Incidentally, question for the trivia buffs (BD, where are you?):
Who wore the number 5 before TD & Hirdy?
I have a vague memory from my childhood of a Gary Parkes wearing it, playing on the wing, but not sure.
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Kenny No. 6?Filthy wrote:Really stretching the memory here but Kenny Roberts ( a bit of a lad )????BenDoolan wrote:I think it was in fact Gary Parkes. Don't remember anyone else between Parkes & Daniher wearing it.billyduckworth wrote:Hislop could be a possibility too.
I would still argue best to let it rest for a year and see who has really proved himself worthy.
I would hate to see it go to some dud.
Incidentally, question for the trivia buffs (BD, where are you?):
Who wore the number 5 before TD & Hirdy?
I have a vague memory from my childhood of a Gary Parkes wearing it, playing on the wing, but not sure.
Players to have worn the number 5.
From a thread by Mero on Bomberblitz:
5 Fred Baring 66
5 Bobby Donald 19
5 Fred Baring 43
5 Norm Beckton 1
5 Jack Vosti 99
5 Clive McCorkell 7
5 Jack Hiskins 16
5 Arnold Maltby 34
5 Jack Caesar 60
5 Jack Henry 3
5 Harold L. Lambert 17
5 John McLeish 10
5 Lloyd Middleton 2
5 Ray Martini 7
5 Kevin Bradley 5
5 Bob Suter 22
5 David Shaw 175
5 Gary Crouch 9
5 Gary Parkes 95
5 Terry Daniher 294
5 James Hird 232
From a thread by Mero on Bomberblitz:
5 Fred Baring 66
5 Bobby Donald 19
5 Fred Baring 43
5 Norm Beckton 1
5 Jack Vosti 99
5 Clive McCorkell 7
5 Jack Hiskins 16
5 Arnold Maltby 34
5 Jack Caesar 60
5 Jack Henry 3
5 Harold L. Lambert 17
5 John McLeish 10
5 Lloyd Middleton 2
5 Ray Martini 7
5 Kevin Bradley 5
5 Bob Suter 22
5 David Shaw 175
5 Gary Crouch 9
5 Gary Parkes 95
5 Terry Daniher 294
5 James Hird 232
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Thanks, swoodley.
I do have a vague memory of Gary Crouch. Played 1969-70. I think on a wing.
Gary Parkes was not a bad player. Went to Richmond after us. Wore our No.5 1970-76.
TD came in 1978, so that still leaves 1977 as a gap year. Was the jumper rested or did someone have it and never played a senior game? I can't remember. It was the year of the "Baby Bombers". Maybe some young guy who never ended up making it??
I do have a vague memory of Gary Crouch. Played 1969-70. I think on a wing.
Gary Parkes was not a bad player. Went to Richmond after us. Wore our No.5 1970-76.
TD came in 1978, so that still leaves 1977 as a gap year. Was the jumper rested or did someone have it and never played a senior game? I can't remember. It was the year of the "Baby Bombers". Maybe some young guy who never ended up making it??
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The No.5 stocks have certainly been on the rise in recent times. Not much on offer other than Hird, Daniher and Shaw.
I think, given the number's now talismanic appeal, should be held back until the next recipient is obvious. By that I mean a player who represents the same leadership, courage and inspiration of the last 2 players to wear this number.
I think, given the number's now talismanic appeal, should be held back until the next recipient is obvious. By that I mean a player who represents the same leadership, courage and inspiration of the last 2 players to wear this number.
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I too have 5 on my jumper with the old speed kills logo, I too am retiring it...
Yet to decide whose number I'll pick next.
As far as who deserves to wear the number 5? I suppose we'll find out just before next season, tho I do hope Hirdy is allowed to be heavily involved in choosing. He may well pick Winder.
Yet to decide whose number I'll pick next.
As far as who deserves to wear the number 5? I suppose we'll find out just before next season, tho I do hope Hirdy is allowed to be heavily involved in choosing. He may well pick Winder.
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Kevin Walsh, probably a reason to change it.Filthy wrote:Gee, Sis, no 10 has some history buddy....Coley, Noonan, Fouldsy, GOD....and Spike has done it proud.Sismis wrote:Ryder would be my first choice.
Although Licha look like he may well be on the verge.
McVeigh has also demonstrated this year they he may also be worthy.
Can't see Gumby giving up King Richards & Fishs' (and Henneman ) number...
Ryder has got 30...Hughie Mitchell and Walshy...both talls and premiership players...
Licha is following the footsteps of Boris and poor Nobby....
Gets interesting doesn't it.
I think it should be left to Hird to decide. Give it a one year rest, then get him back to the club to pass it on to someone who he thinks deserves it, similar to Bewick giving the #8 top to Winderlich.
I think resting it might be a good idea, but ultimately I would like to see Hislop get it. Will have it long enough to give it back to Hird when he retires.
Hope Winder doesn't get it. I got a #8 jumper before the start of this season, and he did receive it from Boris (who coached him) so I don't think that will happen.
Will be an interesting one though. Talk about pressure on whoever gets it. :p
Hope Winder doesn't get it. I got a #8 jumper before the start of this season, and he did receive it from Boris (who coached him) so I don't think that will happen.
Will be an interesting one though. Talk about pressure on whoever gets it. :p
It definately shouldn't be Hird's decision. Too much pressure on the player. That's the reason why numbers are not often passed on directly by the player retiring. Terry Daniher didn't select Hird to wear 5, it was done independently by the club.
It should be held over for a year or two and then given to someone who the club sees fit. Not a first year player, someone who has been on the list for 1-2 years.
It should be held over for a year or two and then given to someone who the club sees fit. Not a first year player, someone who has been on the list for 1-2 years.
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He's just starting to find his feet, some people develop slower than others. He is still a young kid. He has speed, skills and determination. Had a bloody good year Definetley in our top 5 players this year. Wouldn't be as hasty and give him the no 5 top straight away, but he looks like he could be a top candidate
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