Should Nathan Jones be made Captain for 2013

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-28/the-washup-melbourne

I believe if you look up the expression 's*** eating grin' in the dictionary, there will be a photo of Damo from that segment.

I won't go off the deep end about their predictions for next year as everyone told us this year we would be awful and we ignored them. Maybe it's time to start listening instead of just ranting about how journos are 'biased' and 'hate the MFC'.

I agree with the Jones stuff. The head of the MFC historical appreciation society is wearing his blazer and getting all misty eyed elsewhere. Make Jones the captain. Try to handle it diplomatically with Grimes and Trengove (they might even embrace it with open arms) but get Nate Jones in as captain.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

how could anyone even think of arguing with the fact that the grimesgove appointment was a massive error that needs to be corrected immediately

[DemonFrog 1,347]

how could anyone even think of arguing with the fact that the grimesgove appointment was a massive error that needs to be corrected immediately

Not sure but may need to ask Mark Neeld this one.

[Coup Cooper 610]

The simple answer is YES!!!!!!!

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,941]

It would be in the best interst of all concerned.

[KingDingAling 3,613]

With Trengove being demoted to the VFL, Grimes on his way.

I thought it would be a good time to bump.

Nathan Jones was appointed years too late.

Trengove was handed the captaincy without earning it - now Trengove is in the VFL.

Jones will eventually lift this side, but he should've been given the captaincy much earlier.

[spirit of norm smith 13,048]

Yessss... James Mcdonald was skipper and executed far too early. Brad Green was a reluctant leader. Grimes and Trengove was Optimistic at best.

[rpfc 27,534]

Grimes on his way.

We will see...

[P-man 13,224]

You have to now seriously question whether Grimes has the ability to lead the club. He might have leadership qualities but is he someone you want to follow onto the field if you are Bernie Vince or Dom Tyson?

I can certainly see Jones taking on sole captaincy next year. He is the heartbeat of this club.

Edited April 11, 2014 by P-man

[Sir Why You Little 34,614]

When has Frank Grimes been anymore than a battler?

Seriously....

[DEE fence 4,506]

Watched the video today, and while the guy is never going to be a newsreader he did a bloody good job of remembering his talking points, he remained on message for a lengthy period, was really impressed.

[Ted Lasso 16,873]

You have to now seriously question whether Grimes has the ability to lead the club. He might have leadership qualities but is he someone you want to follow onto the field if you are Bernie Vince or Dom Tyson?

I can certainly see Jones taking on sole captaincy next year. He is the heartbeat of this club.

Dunn, Garland and Jones could all do it, Grimes needs to worry about being a good players first.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Jones has been leading this club for the past 4 years, with/without the title. Everyone knows that.

[KingDingAling 3,613]

Jones is a leader of men.

[KingDingAling 3,613]

For all those who doubted Jones, where are you now?

[Grapeviney 8,844]

Dude, do you really need to bump your thread every week? We know, you called it last year, well done, they should strike a medal in your honour.

[SaberFang 7,141]

Solo captain for 2015, or co-captain with Dawes IMHO.

[KingDingAling 3,613]

With Trengove being demoted to the VFL, Grimes on his way.

I thought it would be a good time to bump.

Nathan Jones was appointed years too late.

Trengove was handed the captaincy without earning it - now Trengove is in the VFL.

Jones will eventually lift this side, but he should've been given the captaincy much earlier.

No better time for a bump.

With Jack Grimes heading for the VFL, it is time to hand the captaincy over the real leader.

This will be my last bump for this thread - some will say I shouldn't have even bumped it.

But it just goes to show to the newbies on this forum - don't be afraid to have your own voice and speak your own opinion - regardless of what others say.

Well done Nathan Jones, Well done Paul Roos.

Long live Mark Neeld - you absolute spud.

[InVINCEable 358]

I can't believe so many of you voted against it back then, smh.

[Demon Disciple 11,035]

I agree that come seasons end, Grimes should relinquish the captaincy. He is a turnover merchant half the time and the other half, is quite damaging. A 50/50 strike rate is not what you want a captain to be.

Nate Jones is just a powerful workhorse. MFC's best player since Neita retired.

[InVINCEable 358]

I think Grimes should give up the captaincy, but i also think Jones will need help, so make Dawes co-captain.

[John Crow Batty 8,266]

I think Grimes should give up the captaincy, but i also think Jones will need help, so make Dawes co-captain.

I also believe that should happen. Grimes as captain is an anachronism from the ugly Schwab/Neeld era. He is still a required player but not up to the leadership job. Would be a great gesture to the club if he stepped down to work on improving his personal game.

[Binmans PA 26,261]

Jones and Dawes as captains for 2015 would suit me. Otherwise, I'm quite happy with Jones as the sole captain.

Don't rate Grimes, never have. Turn over King. Let's hope he shows some selflessness and relinquishes the captaincy and focuses on becoming a role player. He has great courage and reads the play well. That's his base to work from.

[IvanBartul13 2,564]

To be completely honest, whilst there is an enormous gap between the actual playing performance of Grimes and Jones. I thought yesterday Jones' leadership example was fairly poor, too many times ignoring the obvious give off to a team-mate to either blaze away or bite off more than he can chew. He's playing good footy, but I'm concerned at the selfish twang in his play. Grimes is a consummate team-first football, albeit with flaws.

[IvanBartul13 2,564]

No better time for a bump.

With Jack Grimes heading for the VFL, it is time to hand the captaincy over the real leader.

This will be my last bump for this thread - some will say I shouldn't have even bumped it.

But it just goes to show to the newbies on this forum - don't be afraid to have your own voice and speak your own opinion - regardless of what others say.

Well done Nathan Jones, Well done Paul Roos.

Long live Mark Neeld - you absolute spud.

Don't confuse performance with leadership, his refusal to give off to Tyson early in the game and to square it late in the game were genuine examples of me-first football.