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Footy’s Greatest Number: What is the best number ever worn at Richmond?
Glenn McFarlane
Herald Sun
July 30, 2014 12:15PM
WHAT is the greatest number worn on the back of a Richmond jumper? See Glenn McFarlane’s nominees and cast your vote.
17 — worn by Jack Dyer, Maurice Rioli, Barry Richardson, Donald Don, Paul Broderick
Jack Dyer made No.17 the most revered jumper in Richmond history in a career spanning 19 seasons. The club even introduced a short-lived tradition of having its captain wear the No.17, which ended when Trent Cotchin opted to keep his No.9. Donald Don wore it with pride before Dyer. Barry Richardson was a star in the Tigers’ successful sides in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Maurice Rioli won a Norm Smith and missed out on a Brownlow by one vote. And Paul Broderick served the club well after crossing from Fitzroy.
4 — Royce Hart, Hugh James, Geoff Raines, Craig Lambert, Matthew Rogers, Dustin Martin
Worn by the man considered to be one of Richmond’s — and the VFL’s — greatest players, the No.4 jumper owes much of its currency to Royce Hart. Hart was a remarkable footballer who is now an AFL Legend. Hughie James was one of the Tigers’ early stars. Geoff Raines was a Richmond gun before being poached away. Craig Lambert and Matthew Rigers served the club well, while Dustin Martin looks poised to win his first best-and-fairest award this year.
29 — Kevin Bartlett, Ron Branton, Max Hislop
This bracket is dominated by one man, but still rates a mention. No man has worn the No.29 jumper in more games than Kevin Bartlett, who was an out and out star. Ron Branton was a captain, three-time best-and-fairest winner and the man whom Tom Hafey beat to the coaching role in the 1960s. Max Hislop was a two-time Tigers’ premiership player.
2 — Roy Wright, Ian Stewart, Darren Gaspar
One number; three Brownlow Medals for the Tigers. Wright won two of them, Ian Stewart won his third — and his first at Richmond — in the No.2 jumper. Darren Gaspar served the number well during a frustrating period for the club.
9 — Wayne Campbell, John Northey, Trent Cotchin, Martin Bolger, Basil McCormack, ‘Polly’ Perkins
A very consistent number for the Tigers, with Wayne Campbell the most prominent, and Trent Cotchin set to take the No.9 on to greater heights.
12 — Matthew Richardson, Jack Titus, Alan Richardson
Richmond’s two greatest goalkickers have worn the No.12 jumper. Richo and ‘Skinny’ Titus kicked a total of 1770 goals and won a total of 24 club goalkicking awards. Richo’s father, Alan ‘Bull’ Richardson, was also a premiership player.
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8 roach and jack
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8 roach and jack
And idiot Clay :thumbsup
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8 roach and jack
And idiot Clay :thumbsup
I thought Kane Pettifer was the one that really immortalised it! :whistle
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4
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I wore 4 as a kid (Royce Hart) but 17 always had the magic.
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It's number 17 for me because it was worn by the best player I ever saw play the game and that's Maurice Rioli
Brodders was a favourite too
It's also helped by the fact I met the legend - Jack Dyer one Sunday morning at the MCG when they had the SOS rally, his speech was spine tingling stuff
Number 4 comes a close 2nd
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29, the number made famous by Tyrone Vickery.
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Without a doubt 4. Old "Muppet Hands" Rogers was an absolute standout in the number 4. And a young bloke by the name of "Hart" also went pretty well just quietly. :shh
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I'd go with 12 but 4 hard to beat.
29 receives massive deduction in credit for KB's decade plus era of sooking.
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4 for me. Had it on the duffle coat and still the best RFC player I've ever seen.
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9 ;D
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What numbers Matt Dea?
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What numbers Matt Dea?
7
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No contest !
Number 4 and by the length of the Flemington straight
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What numbers Matt Dea?
7
Michael Mitchell, Wayne Walsh, Mick Malthouse (I think from memory).
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Michael Mitchell, Wayne Walsh, Mick Malthouse (I think from memory).
Dragga !!!! oh and Browny
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It was always the square-shouldered No 4 for the mercurial Royce Hart for me. The number has suffered a little since Royce, but Dusty is currently doing a good job of restoring the No 4 to its rightful place.
No 8 would be a close second with memories of idiot Clay, with special thanks to Michael Roach & now Jack.
No 3 is right up there too- Roger Dean, the Flea & now Lids give the No 3 some special class. A real classy midfielders number (no thanks to John Pitura).
Richo owns the No 12, simple as that!
Then comes the No 17 for the sheer magic of Maurice Rioli, many thanks to Barry Richardson too. The No 17 has always been the 'off the scale freakishly talented' number for me.
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What numbers Matt Dea?
7
Michael Mitchell, Wayne Walsh, Mick Malthouse (I think from memory).
Dragga !!!! oh and Browny
Don't know who those other blokes are but 7 is the best
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8 roach and jack
And idiot Clay :thumbsup
I thought Kane Pettifer was the one that really immortalised it! :whistle
Ha touche. :lol :rollin :lol
I reckon 4 given the quality of players who have worn the number over the years.
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41 Scotty Turner and its such a big number
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What number was Billy Barrot.
Now he was a gun.
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What number was Billy Barrot.
Now he was a gun.
24.
Andy Goodwin says hi too ;D.
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Hah.
I had 24 in under 16's.
Does that make me awesome too?
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What number was Billy Barrot.
Now he was a gun.
24.
Andy Goodwin says hi too ;D.
So does Cogs
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Oh...
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What number was Billy Barrot.
Now he was a gun.
24.
Andy Goodwin says hi too ;D.
So does Cogs
George Smeaton .... 149 games
Ray Poulter ....... 170 games & 3-times our leading goalkicker 1949-50, 1955.
Graeme Bond ... dual premiership player 1969 & 1972.
Jack Broadstock ..... played in our 1943 premiership side.
Graeme Robertson
Daryl Sutton
Neil Peart
Robert Schaefer
Ashley Blurton
Andrew Collins
and of course Benny Griffiths.
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Graeme Robertson aka Racehorse
Neil Peart - Drummer for Rush!
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George Smeaton .... 149 games
George's grandson (I think it was) Paul did a couple of stints as President of the Qld RFC Supporters Group a few years back. Was the inaugural president back in about '03-ish.
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What number was Billy Barrot.
Now he was a gun.
24.
Andy Goodwin says hi too ;D.
So does Cogs
Graeme Bond ... dual premiership player 1969 & 1972.
1972 Premiership - I wish.
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29, the number made famous by Tyrone Vickery.
It was already made famous by Todd Menegola :whistle