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I am a big Nathan Jones fan but I agree with his critics that he tries to do too much in the midfield when he should take the first good option available. He is super strong, ironed willed, courageous, good overhead and has a super long kick. After watching Chapman play in the last couple of weeks I really think Jones may be able to play a similar role for us. I recall Jones kicking 4 goals against Brisbane as a resting forward. Fodder for thought.

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I am a big Nathan Jones fan but I agree with his critics that he tries to do too much in the midfield when he should take the first good option available. He is super strong, ironed willed, courageous, good overhead and has a super long kick. After watching Chapman play in the last couple of weeks I really think Jones may be able to play a similar role for us. I recall Jones kicking 4 goals against Brisbane as a resting forward. Fodder for thought.

He's Certainly built like Chappy. Worth considerable thought for next year. Don't want him Kicking a bag this year do we!

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I am a big Nathan Jones fan but I agree with his critics that he tries to do too much in the midfield when he should take the first good option available. He is super strong, ironed willed, courageous, good overhead and has a super long kick. After watching Chapman play in the last couple of weeks I really think Jones may be able to play a similar role for us. I recall Jones kicking 4 goals against Brisbane as a resting forward. Fodder for thought.

If you mean by similar be the bald guy on a half forward flank then yes. If you mean play the same forward role as Chapman does then no.

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I am a big Nathan Jones fan but I agree with his critics that he tries to do too much in the midfield when he should take the first good option available. He is super strong, ironed willed, courageous, good overhead and has a super long kick. After watching Chapman play in the last couple of weeks I really think Jones may be able to play a similar role for us. I recall Jones kicking 4 goals against Brisbane as a resting forward. Fodder for thought.

Yes, he's still just a pup.

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Malthouse said he is our best clearance player so therefore he should play in the midfield the whole game without a break or we may get accused of tanking.

Seriously chappy is one of my fave players and so is Jones. (i hope i don't develop a thing for little bald men) Would love him to become a goal kicking free roaming forward. Although 2 weeks ago i thought he might be a good Lingy style tagger so clearly i have no idea.

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I am a big Nathan Jones fan but I agree with his critics that he tries to do too much in the midfield when he should take the first good option available. He is super strong, ironed willed, courageous, good overhead and has a super long kick.

I like Jonesy too, we have just got to get him to be 1 grab player (like Jurrah) which will buy him that fraction of time that will make him a great player. Everything else is there !! :D :rolleyes:


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If Jones had blonde spiked hair or brown long hair, this comparison would not exist.

spot on

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I think jones might struggle to get a game in the midfield over the next few years. He is a hard in and under type player and i think moloney and mclean(when fit) are better players than him. Grimes, sylvia and even pettard are going to be in the mix and then if we get lucky, scully and trengove. Its going to be pretty competitive in there. Haven't even mentioned the outside mids like morton, blease, bennell, davey etc...

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If you mean by similar be the bald guy on a half forward flank then yes. If you mean play the same forward role as Chapman does then no.

Exactly.

Jones is an in-and-under midfielder. That's all you need to know. Personally I rate him. I'd love to see him get to the point that his team-mates allow him a little bit more space. Instead of getting his face smashed in the dirt before every ball up I'd like to see him star racking up the stats we suggested he was capable of doing early in his career. Plebty of great midfielders have come along who aren't very good kicks. What will get him past this awkward stage is a bit more maturity in his body, and sheer weight of possessions. We know he can go all day and is capable of big 35+ games. If he gets there he could turn out to be a poor man's Harvey. As long a his work ethic overcomes the fact that he's not a great deliverer.

Unfortunately this perceived weakness will almost certainly lead to trade talk in the next 3-5 years.

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I don't have the benefit of any stats, but I always feel confident when Jones takes a set shot. He appears to be a very reliable kick in front of goal, and rarely seems to miss ...

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He would probably be a better play with that Paul Chapman role. Sort of Half forward/ may push into midfield. He is usually a good kick but can sometimes stuff up some shots on the run. He kicked 1.3 last week, just keep that in mind.

In his career he has kicked 27.23 in 67 games. Chapman had kicked 67.39 after 67 games.

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If you mean by similar be the bald guy on a half forward flank then yes. If you mean play the same forward role as Chapman does then no.

Hahaha, my thoughts exactly

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Malthouse said he is our best clearance player so therefore he should play in the midfield the whole game without a break or we may get accused of tanking.

Seriously chappy is one of my fave players and so is Jones. (i hope i don't develop a thing for little bald men) Would love him to become a goal kicking free roaming forward. Although 2 weeks ago i thought he might be a good Lingy style tagger so clearly i have no idea.

Malthouse did say that. He would regard Jones as the best available for clearances against Richmond.

Moloney, Green, McLean were out.

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The thing is, in conjunction with being a hard nut that can win clearances and contested ball, Chapman also has great footskills and is a good decision maker.

At present, Jones has and is not.


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Would be nice, but Jones lacks the ball-skills, overhead marking, awareness and decision making skills of Chapman imo...

I don't know what to make of Jonesy tbh. Needs to offer more than just clearances, tackling and the odd foray forward for a running goal.

Still got time to improve, and he'll be helped by having more class around him in the future...

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