Time to get #42 back on the field

[robevpau1]

Agree - a player who fully embodies Darren's spirit/values/legacy will benefit the team far more than having it sit idly behind a pane of glass. Just my opinion.

[RudeBoy]

This issue comes up every year with some supporters. However, our club made a solemn promise to the Millane family to keep the number 42 in reserve except if a member of the Millane family played for Collingwood. Any change to that arrangement would need to be approved by the family. Unless they change their mind, I think it is inappropriate for us to publicly discuss breaking our promise. RIP Pants.

[Piesnchess]

I thinks its time, like the Hawks did for Peter Crimmins No. 5. But its up to the Millane family, I guess. I reckon Pants would have loved seeing his number taking the field, these days, had he lived.

[inxs88]

This issue comes up every year with some supporters. However, our club made a solemn promise to the Millane family to keep the number 42 in reserve except if a member of the Millane family played for Collingwood. Any change to that arrangement would need to be approved by the family. Unless they change their mind, I think it is inappropriate for us to publicly discuss breaking our promise. RIP Pants.

Inappropriate to publicly discuss? Echos of Pravda that comment.

[LaurieHolden]

^ Opending any thread on the subject over the past 12 months or 20+ years, and then reflecting on the comments, you'll appreciate this subject is still raw for many supporters, let alone the family.

There is no drive as far as I'm aware to alter this legacy.
I don't view a new thread is going to act as a flash-point for change on this matter.

The Darren Millane Perpetual Memorial Trophy as Collingwood's best clubman is fitting as a lasting legacy, as was the retirement of his jumper.

[neil]

Same discussions have been made for years.
Basically it depends on the Millane family
The general consensus is that no change will happen until Darrens mother dies

[Presti35]

I cant.

I dont want to hand out that number willie nillie. What happens when the player in that number makes an error? What happens every year its handed out? I'm not reliving the Millane tragedy over and over. And I'm not wanting to listen to the idiots who will talk bad about Millane every time the number is handed out.

Let's say Cal Brown took the number a few years back? Could you imagine the uproar every time he took the field? What if it were De Goey and off he went to NYC and then Bali? It will be a big burden to take that number on.

And what happens when the player asked to take the number on says no?

Is there any chance that one of Darrens nephews will be good enough to play AFL? I remember hearing one of them was in in the under 16s and in the Gold Coast Suns academy? If he was to be drafted, he must be a Collingwood player.

[stui magpie]

I've changed my mind on this, just leave it retired forever, there's plenty more numbers to hand out

[inxs88]

The point I was making was that finally a player that embodies Darren has come along in Brayden Maynard. he would do the guernsey proud.

[magpieazza]

No sorry leave it as it is. Its ok I guess to discuss the situation but this is in the Leave it alone basket.

[PyreneesPie]

I've changed my mind on this, just leave it retired forever, there's plenty more numbers to hand out

Absolutely agree. Not as if there's not enough numbers to go around.

I get what Presti is saying too.

I'm not reliving the Millane tragedy over and over

The number 42 still brings pain to many supporters, (as well as vivid memories of an incredibly talented and courageous player). The media would gloat over it becoming "activated" again.

It's rightful place is where we last saw it in public - with him, draped over his coffin. Leave it forever with Darren.

[PyreneesPie]

The point I was making was that finally a player that embodies Darren has come along in Brayden Maynard. he would do the guernsey proud.

Bruzzy has always been one of my favourite players, even when posters on here were pillorying him for his disposal errors and brain fades, so I understand the reasons for your suggestion.
He is indeed similar to Pants in so many ways and I admire him hugely for his courage, fortitude, strength, ability to play with injury and loyalty to his team mates and Collingwood.
Because he's the sort of bloke he is, I reckon he'd probably refuse to take the number even if he was offered it, because he wouldn't want to meddle with the Millane legacy.

Plus, he's been seen wearing the number 4 at training.

[RudeBoy]

Regardless of what some of us may like, it is important that we respect the wishes of Darren Millane's mum and uphold the promise we made to her and her family.

[LaurieHolden]

The point I was making was that finally a player that embodies Darren has come along in Brayden Maynard. he would do the guernsey proud.

Post 161 games and counting, Maynard has made his own legacy in no.37.
No mean feat when taking over the mantle of Athas Hrysoulakis.

[think positive]

The point I was making was that finally a player that embodies Darren has come along in Brayden Maynard. he would do the guernsey proud.

Post 161 games and counting, Maynard has made his own legacy in no.37.
No mean feat when taking over the mantle of Athas Hrysoulakis.

yep id hate to see Bruzzy change, hes made 37 his own.

im not fussed about 42, but i doubt a player would want it now, too much pressure either way