TheDreadnought wrote:
But surely having that specific number would make it more sentimental?
Ah maybe not I don't know, just thought it was another way of looking at it. I have no problem to be honest with each member of the team having a number.
I have to say I agree with you on this. I don't get the eye-rolling emo comments.
For me the squad number announcement night is just another way of getting the Trinity name out there. Of course we could just give the players their numbers on the quiet, they don't need us to be there to tell their mum and dad about playing for Wakefield Trinity, but if people are willing to pay for the privilege, or more likely buy beer while they watch, surely it's a good thing for the club to do.
Squad number and Heritage number are both important. Ironically you can have a squad number and never play. You get a heritage number on your debut, so arguably, the squad number is the one you celebrate with your parents because it's the first time you have entered the professional ranks, but the heritage number means slightly more. Once you've debuted, I guess if you didn't start in the first 17 squad numbers, getting a higher number the year after is a good thing too............but once your in, I guess you probably celebrate your contract more than your squad number.
