David Armitage and Sam Fisher model the guernsey. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
ST KILDA will surely make AFL history when players wear special heritage guernseys on Monday night against Carlton: their jumper will carry the name of the opposition coach.
To mark the club's 140th anniversary, the Saints will wear black-and-red hooped jumpers that replicate the design of those worn in their inaugural match against Carlton in 1873.
The jumper will also feature the names of the 1551 footballers who have represented the club, among them a 53-game defender from the 1970s named Michael Malthouse.
Midfielder David Armitage, who modelled the jumper with teammate Sam Fisher, spotted the Carlton coach's name on one of the black stripes.
"I did notice that actually," Armitage laughed, "that was one of the names that I picked out.
St Kilda training,Seaford,right,David Armitage and Sam Fisher. 140 years of the St kilda football club v Carlton on Monday, Picture: Ludbey Wayne Source:
"You could look at it as being a bit weird I suppose, but he did play for us and this is about honouring those former players and acknowledging our history. I think it's pretty cool that we're doing it."
Armitage said the players knew about the one-off jumper, but "to actually lay eyes on it is quite interesting. Just scanning through all of the names. I didn't manage to find my own name. But Chips (Fisher) was there on the front, so he was happy".
The jumper has proved popular with fans, who have ordered more than 800, and its distinctive hoops make it a good clash strip opposed to Carlton's navy blue.
"I guess it's just lucky that we weren't playing Essendon in that first game 140 years ago," Armitage said. "I don't think the league would be letting us wear this as a clash jumper against Essendon. Mind you, it might give us a bit of an excuse if we turned the footy over."
The Saints are in the middle of a 10-day break between matches, and celebrated the 140th anniversary with a function at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre last Saturday, at which former players Robert Harvey, Trevor Barker, Ross Smith and Neil Roberts were all honoured.
The Saints will go into the game looking to replace Justin Koschitzke (suspended), Lenny Hayes and Sam Gilbert (both injured).
Coach Scott Watters said he would reward consistent VFL performers, with youngsters Tom Ledger (31 disposals last week), teenager Jimmy Webster, ruckman Tom Hickey and Sam Dunnell in the mix. Farren Ray, Tom Simpkin, Terry Milera and James Gwilt also have selection claims.
Armitage said the Monday game had come at an ideal time after a five-day and a six-day break.
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