Collingwood has several different jumper numbers that ooze tradition, history and reverence.

The numbers 22, 42, 26 and 5, amongst several others, evoke different emotions within players and supporters past and present.

Another number that has developed a legacy is 35.

It was worn by The Master himself, Peter Daicos, in 250 magical games between 1979 and 1993.

After Daicos retired at the start of 1994, the jumper remained dormant until it was handed to Simon Prestigiacomo – Collingwood's first pick in the 1995 National Draft (No. 10 overall).

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Over the next 15 years, Prestigiacomo developed a reputation that saw him heralded as one of the most respected and no-fuss full backs in the league. He played 233 senior games but enshrined his legacy when he stood down from the 2010 Grand Final team in the knowledge that his injured body would not allow him to play to his full capacity.

To honour Presti's selflessness, the club decided at the end of 2010 to hand over the No. 35 to its first draft choice each year.

Jonathon Ceglar (who was recruited in the October trade period as a pre-listed player from Gold Coast) arrived at the club before Prestigiacomo's retirement and therefore before the fate of the number was decided. He wore No. 29, and the No. 35 was allocated to Alex Fasolo who was drafted with selection No. 44 in the November draft.

At the time of the announcement, then-Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse said that "that player will hold that jumper for twelve months and understand the history of it and the responsibility of teamsmanship and professionalism displayed by Simon."

Many forget Jamie Elliott wore the number during his first year as a Magpie in 2012. Also overlooked is the fact he was the first player to be recruited to the club during the off-season as a pre-listed player from Greater Western Sydney.

In the years since, Brodie Grundy, Matthew Scharenberg and Jordan De Goey have worn the No. 35.

De Goey put the number back in the spotlight when he was awarded the Harry Collier Trophy as the club’s Best First Year Player of 2015.

Now, it is time for the tradition to continue.

Seventeen-year-old Brayden Sier will carry the number in 2016.

In many ways, it’s fitting that Sier will be linked with the No. 35.

A boy bred in Collingwood’s northern suburban heartland, he is a product of Marcellin College.

It’s the same school that gave rise to the careers of Gavin Brown, Patrick Karnezis, Andrew Tranquilli, Michael Erwin and Andrew Dimattina. All went on to wear the Black and White.

It’s a tad early to put new face Sier in the same category as Brown, but if omens and tradition count for anything…