Port Adelaide announces the 2024 guernsey numbers.
A father is like his son. Fans of Port Adelaide and the Burgoyne family will be hoping for at least that when Peter’s son Jase Burgoyne inherits his father’s renowned number seven jersey in 2024.
When the older Burgoyne took to the dais to accept his AFL premiership medal in 2004, he had number seven emblazoned on his back. Jase, then 14 months old, was watching the action at the MCG from his father’s arms.
Notable athletes who have worn the number seven include the late great Russell Ebert, six-time premiership player Roger Delaney, and Magarey Medal winner Samson “Shine” Hosking.
Will Lorenz, an incoming draftee who joined the team last week from the Oakleigh Chargers, will take up Burgoyne’s vacant number 36.
At Albertonm, new recruits Ivan Soldo (13), Jordon Sweet (24), Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (25) and Esava Ratugolea (27) were also given their first guernseys, along with fellow draftees Tom Anastasopoulos (29), Lachie Charleson (26) and Xavier Walsh (45).
In the meantime, Quinton Narkle, the mid-season draft pick from the previous season, will move up the benches in the recently renovated Alberton locker rooms, going from guernsey 47 to 42. The 42 has not been seen at the AFL level since 2019, when it was put aside for the now-retired captain Tom Jonas as he assumed the number one jumper.
In 2024, number 35 is still kept in remembrance of the late John McCarthy, while number 43 is still unclaimed. Due to Jonas’ retirement, the number one jumper will be owned by a different player in the upcoming season, meaning that player’s current number will remain unclaimed for the duration of their captaincy.
Here is a summary of all the new figures for 2024 along with their fascinating background:
7. Jase Burgoyne
Most recently, #21 2019–20 was worn by Xavier Duursma (2021–23).
Players in the Premiership: David Gill, Christopher Johnston, Peter Marrett, Chris Natt, Allan “Bull” Reval, Lew Roberts, William Whicker, Laurence Hodge, Samson “Shine” Hosking, Roger Delaney, John Dewhirst, Russell Ebert, Laurence Hodge, and Allan Blagrove
The following 100 players: David Gill, Samson “Shine” Hosking, Peter Marrett, Chris Natt, Allan “Bull” Reval, Lew Roberts, William Whicker, Stephen Curtis, Roger Delaney, Brad Ebert, Russell Ebert, David Gill
Ivan Soldo, number thirteen
Orazio Fantasia, who wore it most recently, (2021–23)
Players in the Premier League: Ken Obst, Robert Philp, Rohan Smith, Dean Trowse, Len Warren, Ernest “Punch” Mucklow, John McBain, John Bennett, Geoff Blethyn, Roger Clift, Ned Hender, and Ken Obst
The following 100 players: Rohan Smith, Dean Trowse, Bill McFarlane, Ken Obst, Robert Philp, Ned Hender, Mark Dolling, and Roger Clift
Jordan Sweet, number 24
Wearer as of late: Jake Pasini (2023)
Players in the Premier League: Bruce Nyland, Lew Roberts, John W. Robertson, Kevin Salvemini, Mark Tylor, Ivor Dangerfield, James W. Doyle, Allen Greer, Tony Hannan, Frederick G.L. Galliford, Anthony Martyn, Brian Beinke, and Bruce Nyland
100 players: Mark Tylo, Bruce Nyland, and Brian Beinke
25. Zerk-Thatcher, Brandon
Sam Hayes most recently wore it from 2018 to 23.
Players in the Premier League: Norman Wilkins, Geoff Phelps, Kevin Salmon, Laurence Stevens, Maxwell G. Carmichael, Domenic Cassisi, Wallace Dittmar, Paul Evans, Danny Hughes, Russell Johnston, Thomas Kellaway, Alan J. Maynard, Peter Mead, Peter Obst, Troy Olsen, Geoff Phelps, and Norman Wilkins
100 players: Danny Hughes, Peter Obst, Geoff Phelps, Domenic Cassisi
Lachie Charleson, age 26
Riley Bonner most recently wore it from 2016 to 23.
Players in the Premier League: Bruce Light, Brian Luke, Daniel Morgan, Bruce Nyland, Lloyd Rudd, Ned Hender, Richard Foster, Greg Anderson, Frederick E. Dewar, and Peter Hofner
100 players: Bruce Light, Ned Hender, Richard Foster, and Greg Anderson
27 – Ratugolea Esava
Worn by Brynn Teakle most recently (2022–23)
Players in the Premier League: Max James, Arthur “Bob” Marrett, Colin Parham, Kevin Salmon, Danny Hughes, Anthony Bamford, Brian Coldwell, David Hutton, and Kevin Salmon
The following 100 players: Colin Parham, Kevin Salmon, Arthur “Bob” Marrett, Alipate Carlile, David Hutton, Max James, and James Meiklejohn
Tom Anastasopoulous, 29
Scott Lycett most recently wore it from 2019 to 23.
Players in the Premier League: Robert West, Ben Harris, Adam Kingsley, and Robert Dolan
Ben Harris, Adam Kingsley, Paul Marrett, and Jasper Pittard are the top 100 gamers.
36 – Will Lorenz
Wearer most recently: Jase Burgoyne (2022–23)
Players in the Premier League: Stephen Carter
100 players: Nick Stevens, Michael Pettigrew
42: Quinton Narkle
The person who wore it the most recently was Tom Jonas (2011–19, inactive while Jonas was captain until 2023)
Premier League players: zero
Tom Jonas, 100 gamers
Xavier Walsh, 45
Nathan Barkla most recently wore it in 2023.
Premier League players: zero
100 players: 0
