Just by chance I shared some donuts and a coffee with Grover's Mum and Aunty on Elizabeth Street (Melbourne) once - great chat (but I won't go into it here). But Grover's dakking of Jonno Brown has to be one of the defining moments in the history of footy, I'll never forget it.
Regarding Pav's #29 they should just hand it out to any kid. As much as most supporters share an empathy about past players and their numbers, the club don't (and never has). Don't be fooled by their newfound 'legacy' baloney - it's a Steve hoodwink move.
Who did they give Purple Jesus' #33 to?
[HONK] - incorrect, it was Ben Bucovaz before Cam Sutcliffe.
Who was given Dale Kickett and Des Headland's #11 to?
[WAIT - didn't Mike Walters ask for it?]
[DING - CORRECT, right after Des retired]
um...
[DING] - correct, Tommy Sheridan (a year later)
Now ask yourself, where are the like-for-like comparisons? It may be possible that the club had some about face on this, but I doubt it. It's just Steve baloney - hand out Pav's old number and be done with it. Or, stand up and tell everyone why Mikey was refused and why Dale's legacy means nothing to Fremantle.