The two Dockers jumper numbers OFF LIMITS for new recruits

The two Dockers jumper numbers OFF LIMITS for new recruits

Fremantle games-record holder David Mundy’s No. 16 will stay open alongside fellow legend Mathew Pavlich’s 29 in a present of respect after the membership’s newest jumper quantity reveal.

Mundy retired at season’s finish after 376 appearances in 18 seasons, whereas luckless midfielder Luke Valente bought Pavlich’s jumper for a number of years earlier than departing with out taking part in an AFL recreation.

South Australian recruit Tom Emmett will don the quantity 18 worn by one of many Dockers’ biggest ever defenders, Luke McPharlin, and extra not too long ago on-baller Darcy Tucker who left for North Melbourne through the low season.

Sport AFL. First Elimination Final at Optus Stadium in Perth. Fremantle Dockers v Western Bulldogs. The Dockers celebrate after beating the Bulldogs by 13 points. David Mundy leading the team of the ground.
Camera IconDavid Mundy’s no. 16 gained’t be worn at Fremantle subsequent season. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian

It might be one ruckman for one more with Gippsland Power large Max Knobel changing Hawthorn recruit Lloyd Meek in 22.

Mature-aged pick-up Corey Wagner will go from 41 at North Melbourne and 40 at Melbourne to 34 at Freo, beforehand worn by defender Lee Spurr and ahead Paul Medhurst.

The membership’s highest draftee, Claremont product Hugh Davies who was taken with choose 33, will get cult hero Mitch Crowden’s quantity 12.

Next Generation Academy graduate Josh Draper takes Western Bulldogs addition Rory Lobb’s 37 which was additionally becoming worn by 244-game champion backman Michael Johnson who’s had a bit to do with the NGA program.

Fellow NGA product Conrad Williams will put on 45, most not too long ago utilized by Tobe Watson.

Rookie ruck Liam Reidy is following within the footsteps of Craig Callaghan and Robbie Haddrill within the quantity 42.