Jamar signs on for two more seasons

[Jaded No More 68,867]

I was rapt with his discussion with Andy Maher following the Collingwood draw.

Best thing I've seen from a Melbourne player for as long as I can remember.

I still can't believe nobody has put that on YouTube. Come on people... please!

[Happeninghunts 7]

Great news. Hope he can pass on his magic to the younger up and coming players

[dee-luded 2,959]

I still can't believe nobody has put that on YouTube. Come on people... please!

Sorry mate, I don't know how to do it.

[phoenix 32]

Great news for the club.

Few had faith in Jamar - perhaps none - I for one really doubted he could make it but I was slower than many to dismiss him. But those that saw him at Sandy in his early years knew what he was capable of and it was impossible to dismiss him completely.

The major point of interest is "what caused the change". I reckon it was three things - firstly developing confidence in his body, secondly developing the self confidence that he belonged at AFL level and finally just maturing as a person.

His next challenge is to see if he can become a genuine forward threat - if he can do that he'll become an exceptional player. But of course we need to recognize that he's really only performed well for about 20 games in 8 years so the future isn't assured.

The other issue of course is to learn from the lesson. Can anyone think of a player on our list with great talent but who lacks confidence that he belongs at the top level and is immature?

I can.

[deeflog 679]

I was rapt with his discussion with Andy Maher following the Collingwood draw.

Best thing I've seen from a Melbourne player for as long as I can remember.

who can blame him for walking away from Andrew Maher? B)

[Hobbits's 17]

The other issue of course is to learn from the lesson. Can anyone think of a player on our list with great talent but who lacks confidence that he belongs at the top level and is immature?

I can.

Colin Sylvia.

[Daz's Dee's 113]

I'm amazed at the difference 12 games makes at some AFL football forums ... However, never the less is so great to read the positive comments above about our players.

Go Dees!!!

Yep how many thought he was NO good 18 months ago.... lets face it most players on a list can play its a matter of them reaching there potential.

Good move on Jamar and his managers side would be getting the most out of his fantastic first half of the season!

Edited June 25, 2010 by Daz's Dee's

[Choko 493]

Yep how many thought he was NO good 18 months ago.... lets face it most players on a list can play its a matter of them reaching there potential.

Good move on Jamar and his managers side would be getting the most out of his fantastic first half of the season!

I for one know I owe Jamar a personal apology

[Sir Why You Little 36,979]

That one year contract was the Best thing for the Russian...It got him Pumped up.

I like the idea of sprinkling one year contracts through out our list.

Certain Players need the wake up when it is known they have potential.

Good on you Mark-You have earnt every single $$ of your contract this year-Be Proud.

Lets watch you dominate in september soon in the Red & Blue. B)

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

That one year contract was the Best thing for the Russian...It got him Pumped up.

I like the idea of sprinkling one year contracts through out our list.

Certain Players need the wake up when it is known they have potential.

He was injured last year and in the games he played he was good. He just could not get on the track to do it.

Its not necessarily used as a wake up call and not in Jamars case.

One yr contracts are the domain of fringe playes or players who have questionable fitness records for AFL and should be used sparingly. There are more savvy ways to encourage player performance

I wonder if there are any performance or game requirements in his 2 yr contract given his past injuries.

[Eth 4]

Sorry mate, I don't know how to do it.

If you've got it as a movie file on your computer, all you do is log in (or sign up if you don't have an account) and then click 'upload' and find the file.

[Sir Why You Little 36,979]

He was injured last year and in the games he played he was good. He just could not get on the track to do it.

Its not necessarily used as a wake up call and not in Jamars case.

One yr contracts are the domain of fringe playes or players who have questionable fitness records for AFL and should be used sparingly. There are more savvy ways to encourage player performance

I wonder if there are any performance or game requirements in his 2 yr contract given his past injuries.

I am sure Jamar & Miller knew at the start of the year that this year they had to Fire Up injuries or not. Jamar has been a fringe player for years.

But through 12 games so far this year he has become the First player picked. because he now believes in his ability and has thus pushed it even further, if that mind set all started because he was given a one year deal-well good the strategy is working for both parties.

Certain players need that motivation, as do people in business.

The Fact he is now being rewarded is a credit to his hard work.

[1858 285]

Jamar has been a fringe player for years.

Off the mark IMO.

[Sir Why You Little 36,979]

Off the mark IMO.

Before this year, when has the Big Russian dominated Games at Senior level??

[old55 23,396]

Before this year, when has the Big Russian dominated Games at Senior level??

B+F votes per game last year led by Jamar - if he played all year he won the Bluey. It's injuries that stopped him recently, not form.

[Sir Why You Little 36,979]

B+F votes per game last year led by Jamar - if he played all year he won the Bluey. It's injuries that stopped him recently, not form.

Possibly but an arguement used too often. I have always liked the Russian, but i always thought he was a little shy as a footballer for what he is- A Massive unit.

This year he has imposed and intimidated his opposition within the Rules Plus taken on these roles with very little back up.

IMO the giving of a one year contract has contributed to this years form. He REALLY wants to make it in AFL. Not just play But make it.

He deserves every bit of cred he gets this year.

[1858 285]

Before this year, when has the Big Russian dominated Games at Senior level??

Firstly, when has any MFC ruckman since the departure of White "dominated" at senior level in order to render Jamar (when fully fit) battling for a spot?

Secondly, last year Jamar was quite solid when he got into the side after coming off the LTI. His first game back clearly set a tone, against St. Kilda's Gardiner and King (no slouches) he amassed 29 hitouts along with 11 possesions and 6 tackles. In another 3 games (of his total of 7) he had 31, 29, 29 hitouts clearly showing his centre bounce dominance.

Thirdly, Jamar was a genuine 2nd ruck to White playing 22 games in '06 before injury problems started hampering his progress.

I'm not saying that Jamar has been a top shelf ruckman all these years but to put him in the "fringe player" category IMO misrepresents the circumstances. At his best, he has clearly been our number 1 ruckman or in the case of his early yrs solid 2nd ruck. In my mind this is not the definition of a "fringe player". I realise this can come down to semantics (as many discussions often do) so don't take my disagreeance to heart mate.

[dee-luded 2,959]

If you've got it as a movie file on your computer, all you do is log in (or sign up if you don't have an account) and then click 'upload' and find the file.

Thanks 'eth38', I've watched 'youtube' but never looked further.

I'll go and have a look at that now it looks so simple, thanks mate.

PS: How would I, after editing out adds & the like, then burning to DVD, upload onto my PC. I'd then need to crop that interview? to upload, Not the whole game???

Edited June 25, 2010 by dee-luded

[ox_5 163]

Herald Sun have today done Jamar's first extensive interview of his career.

Long Way to the Top of Mark Jamar

From everything I have seen of Jamar this year he seems a terrific bloke, really laid back and has his head in the right place. Really important to our future