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cowboy_from_hell
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This year blows we all know that. I'm as negative as the rest of Demonland at the moment as there is not much to love except for the little bald bloke who busts his gut every week and makes me want to

Grandson of a gun
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Not only another very good game today but just want to send out a personal appreciation. Post siren when it came to giving out the footy's Jonesy spied my little boy with the number two on his back a

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In the seventies and eighties when things were bad,the only joy we had was to watch another number two busting his gut and giving every thing he had week in week out. Funny how history repeats itself

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How good do we all honestly think Jones could get?

If he was in a "successful" side he would be one of the brownlow favourites this year.

As we improve, he will also improve. I wonder how far he could go?

Or am i getting caught up in the Jones hype of this year...

Look at someone like Keiran jack, who has been getting great accolades this year,but in my opinion has been on par with Jones.

To be fair though, I have noticed the media noticing Jones more and more.

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ILLDieADemon Redleg

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In Jones first season I thought this guy was going no where, I remember he wouldn't know what to do when we got the ball and most of the time handball it to the other team.

Now look at him, his a gun. One of our best players.

It really makes me think if we give these younger blokes enough game time they will all end up top players.

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I was pumping Chunky's tyres on Ology for several seasons when many over there wanted him out of the place.

I imagine it was the same here,and tiresome it would have been to read the threads because it seemed pretty obvious that he had the right attitude and was the heart and soul of the team.

Sometimes he tried to do too much and his game suffered because of it.

Perhaps with a greater emphasis on players concentrating on their roles he's been able to stand out more, and clearly he's grown as a player as well.

I'm still going to be on the outer with him though I reckon, because now I'm going to point out where he needs to improve.....I dont reckon he 'hurts' the opposition enough with his game.

If he gets that together next year he's AFL elite

I think he will.

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It really makes me think if we give these younger blokes enough game time they will all end up top players.

The reason Jones has progressed from zero to hero is Jones himself... nothing to do with time, but everything to do with application, desire and a will to do the hard things. His has set the benchmark and if the others follow his example, then they will end up top players.

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I was pumping Chunky's tyres on Ology for several seasons when many over there wanted him out of the place.

I imagine it was the same here,and tiresome it would have been to read the threads because it seemed pretty obvious that he had the right attitude and was the heart and soul of the team.

Sometimes he tried to do too much and his game suffered because of it.

Perhaps with a greater emphasis on players concentrating on their roles he's been able to stand out more, and clearly he's grown as a player as well.

I'm still going to be on the outer with him though I reckon, because now I'm going to point out where he needs to improve.....I dont reckon he 'hurts' the opposition enough with his game.

If he gets that together next year he's AFL elite

I think he will.

Imagine Jones in one of the elite midfields of the comp, where he didn't have to do it all himself?

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The reason Jones has progressed from zero to hero is Jones himself... nothing to do with time, but everything to do with application, desire and a will to do the hard things. His has set the benchmark and if the others follow his example, then they will end up top players.

I know for a fact that this is true. Well deserved - let's hope others an follow his example.
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I gather from his bluey speech that he had a plan and busted his butt to get to where he is. Imagine if some of our naturally talented players used Jones's dedication.

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A-grade? or B++? Thoughts

B+ but his kicking has improved and if he can get some help in the midfield he could be an A grade mid in a couple of years.

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I reckon he's got himself to A-grade, he's the only one in the midfield who looks like he's got time and space while being a tough nut at the same time.

I had my doubts beginning of 2011, glad to say I was wrong.

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