Nathan Jones elevated to Captain, Garland to VC

[Satyriconhome 9,986]

no, just an "i heard"

No it is official, but Neeld has also said the elevation of a rookie will be reviewed each week, but nothing this week (today)

[Bossdog 2,002]

why do you say that clint? was there an announcement?

i heard grimes was officially put on the lti today, so why do that if no uplift?

I think that they have up till Saturday if they want to upgrade him and name him in the side.....

[45HG 1,539]

Does Grimes have to miss 8 weeks or 8 rounds?

Would love him back for the Dogs!

Also - does anyone else think we may believe Clark's injury to not be that bad (I.e. less than 8 weeks hence he wasn't put on the LTI.)

[Satyriconhome 9,986]

Seriously mate, there is no need for that.

Why?, your post intimated there was something untoward going on, bit sick of hearing that on here, so you wore it, apologies if reaction was too rough, but I have received worse from the O's

[ignition. 1,413]

I am normally positive, but this is just more superficial crap from the MFC.

Keep the promotion behind close doors and start worrying about winning games.

Getting over their spin.

Couldn't agree more!

It's also a statement to say "we don't believe Trengove can do it". I'm also sick of the bloody fans, 2 years ago everyone was screaming for "Captain Jack [Trengove]" to replace "Green" by which the year before they were screaming his name. So now again when the going gets tough they all change their minds and scream for "Jones". The club needs to stick by their guns, it creates a poor culture if they keep changing this crap around.

Edited May 9, 2013 by ignition.

[Ted Lasso 16,873]

Why?, your post intimated there was something untoward going on, bit sick of hearing that on here, so you wore it, apologies if reaction was too rough, but I have received worse from the O's

Fair call, and i'm sure i hope exactly what you do that when he returns his speed and confidence is back.

[rpfc 27,532]

Does Grimes have to miss 8 weeks or 8 rounds?

Would love him back for the Dogs!

Also - does anyone else think we may believe Clark's injury to not be that bad (I.e. less than 8 weeks hence he wasn't put on the LTI.)

I would say so - from what I could gather the pin that was inserted to help his lisfranc was giving him issues not the area that was repaired.

And I can't answer your first question without a copy of the CBA or a competent sports journalism industry, and I have seen neither.

[P-man 13,224]

It's also a statement to say "we don't believe Trengove can do it". I'm also sick of the bloody fans, 2 years ago everyone was screaming for "Captain Jack [Trengove]" to replace "Green" by which the year before they were screaming his name. So now again when the going gets tough they all change their minds and scream for "Jones". The club needs to stick by their guns, it creates a poor culture if they keep changing this crap around.

I don't recall many fans calling for Trengove to be captain, as it was and is still a pretty radical move. I remember a strong chorus calling for Grim\es as captain, and he has taken to the role fairly comfortably.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,636]

Good move by the club.

Congrats to Nathan and Col, well deserved

[Pates 9,537]

I don't recall many fans calling for Trengove to be captain, as it was and is still a pretty radical move. I remember a strong chorus calling for Grim\es as captain, and he has taken to the role fairly comfortably.

Actually I can very vividly remember the calls to make Trenners captain, as that year showed particular guts and determination in tackling and 1%ers. Greens leadership was waning and there were a lot of people calling for the club to be bold. Well they were and I don't disagree with it. It was about time the club went for something other than the safe option. The idea with these two is the fruits will be born in 3 years time when the core has developed with them up the front for the entire time.

[McQueen 17,864]

2 to 3 weeks.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2013-05-09/trengove-to-miss-up-to-two-to-three-weeks

Good luck, Chunk. You've got the baby all to yourself now.

[DemonOX 8,541]

Glad I have #2 on my back which has taken over from #5 .

Well deserved.

[Scipio 5,868]

Looking forward to Chunk having a winning rate of %100 percent as Captain after this weekend

[Yossarian 1,808]

Happy with this news. Think they both deserve the extra responsibility and will handle it well.

I am normally positive, but this is just more superficial crap from the MFC.

Keep the promotion behind close doors and start worrying about winning games.

Getting over their spin.

Hello ignore button.

[Lordweaver 235]

I think the players will get behind Jones and if he does a great job and the players are responding in kind then one of Grimes or Trengrove may have to settle for a lesser role, whatever the outcome it will be a good thing. I'm sure there are many on here who feel this is overdue, well let's see what Jones can bring to the table.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Is that officially official?

On the MFC Twitter account:

https://twitter.com/melbournefc

[Binmans PA 26,260]

Jones and Garland earn elevated leadership roles

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2013-05-09/jones-and-garland-earn-elevated-leadership-roles

Really good move this. I like it.