AFL is considering putting player names on jumpers

[RustyCage]

AFL is considering putting player names on jumpers

PUTTING NAMES on the backs of players' jumpers is closer to becoming reality with the AFL admitting there is a push within the competition for it to happen.

The idea, common in professional sport, was raised seriously for the first time for a number of years in recent meetings involving AFL officials and there was significant support for the idea.

Many believe the recent introduction of two new teams into the competition has made the change necessary.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-05/guernsey-name-game-is-on

[dedja]

Let's have TV time outs and 2 minute warnings whilst we're at it ...

[RustyCage]

I don't mind putting names on the guernseys, as long it isn't done in a obtrusive way

[Magpiespower]

...as long it isn't done in a obtrusive way

Don't see how it can possibly be unobtrusive...

[Mr Beefy]

Giansiracusa will have to retire

[Gozu]

I can see why the AFL would want it for the merchandise opportunities but one thing I've always appreciated with footy is it's all about the team/jumper and not about the individual which happens so much in other sports say in the US like basketball.

[helicopterking]

Can the umpires have their names on their shirts, just so I know who I'm hurling abuse at.

[Dogwatcher]

Put names on, get rid of numbers.

[Wedgie]

Love the idea, North Adelaide have done it at least once in he last few years and it looked great. Would love it in the SANFL as it would be one less place to put a frigging advert. Be nice knowing who players are on TV and marketing wise its a no brainer.
Would also love sleeves like soccer and rugby and international rules but that's probably pushing it.

[Wedgie]

Oh, and don't put the umpires names on their, just put their phone number.

[Mr66]

I'd prefer it to the advertising which is already on the jersey.

[dedja]

Looking forward to seeing 'Lez' on the back of Seedsman's guernsey ...

[gadj1976]

AFL is considering putting player names on jumpers

PUTTING NAMES on the backs of players' jumpers is closer to becoming reality with the AFL admitting there is a push within the competition for it to happen.

The idea, common in professional sport, was raised seriously for the first time for a number of years in recent meetings involving AFL officials and there was significant support for the idea.

Many believe the recent introduction of two new teams into the competition has made the change necessary.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-05/guernsey-name-game-is-on

I called for this 20 years ago.

I also said that coaches would be called "Managers" at the same time. That's still to happen.

[woodublieve12]

Love the idea, North Adelaide have done it at least once in he last few years and it looked great. Would love it in the SANFL as it would be one less place to put a frigging advert. Be nice knowing who players are on TV and marketing wise its a no brainer.
Would also love sleeves like soccer and rugby and international rules but that's probably pushing it.

surely you jest???

[valleys07]

Looking forward to seeing 'Lez' on the back of Seedsman's guernsey ...

[Wedgie]

Love the idea, North Adelaide have done it at least once in he last few years and it looked great. Would love it in the SANFL as it would be one less place to put a frigging advert. Be nice knowing who players are on TV and marketing wise its a no brainer.
Would also love sleeves like soccer and rugby and international rules but that's probably pushing it.

surely you jest???

Not at all, sleeveless tops are tacky and can't be worn casually like most other sporting tops. There's no reason for it.

[RustyCage]

Doesn't stop people with basketball singlets

[Rik E Boy]

BT will still get it wrong.

regards,

REB

[Rik E Boy]

Oh, and don't put the umpires names on their, just put their phone number.

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!@#$%^&!!!!

regards,

REB

[gadj1976]

Love the idea, North Adelaide have done it at least once in he last few years and it looked great. Would love it in the SANFL as it would be one less place to put a frigging advert. Be nice knowing who players are on TV and marketing wise its a no brainer.
Would also love sleeves like soccer and rugby and international rules but that's probably pushing it.

surely you jest???

Not at all, sleeveless tops are tacky and can't be worn casually like most other sporting tops. There's no reason for it.

Hawthorn wore some in a pre season game and changed them at half time because they were restrictive for overhead marking. Wont happen.