Matt Jones - Evaluate his first 7 games

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,364]

Sorry guys, thought we needed an onfield thread for a change.

What's everyone's thoughts on him so far?

I've been reasonably impressed so far. Averaging about 20 touches, seems to be a good athlete, continually provides an option, plays with a bit of heart. On the flip side he lacks class and is clearly not a goal kicking midfielder.

Overall he's been a rare good news story, but can he make the step up from average to good over the next 18 months?

[Ted Lasso 19,568]

He is a workman, hard running type mid, reminds me abit of Daniel cross, never going to be an out and out superstar but reliable and definately in our best 22 at this stage

[What 18,810]

he finds the footy with ease

and we dont have many guys that can do that

[Redleg 42,051]

He has been more successful so far than I thought he would be. He has composure and disposal skills, unlike so many other Dees and can find the ball. Good selection at around pick 50 I think.

[stuie 7,374]

Been our best player this year easily IMO.

Considering it's his first season and he's playing in the AFL's worst midfield, I think he's pretty much a superhero.

[old dee 24,028]

He has been more successful so far than I thought he would be. He has composure and disposal skills, unlike so many other Dees and can find the ball. Good selection at around pick 50 I think.

With the exception of the kids he is IMO the best by far from 2012 draft.

Compare him to Gillies, Pedersen and Roden

He is better than all three put together.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

he is a beauty.

[ThreeOneSix 954]

Has been very good.

He is doing everything that Gysberts should've been doing.

[The heart beats true 18,188]

At least he has a dip. As first year players I can handle the occasional skill error as they adapt to the speed of the game. I'd say Terlich is the same category. I don't mind mistakes when they come from players who go and get the footy and are still adjusting to the pace.

Both of these blokes are good picks by the MFC (can't believe I just typed that sentence).

[DeeVoted 583]

No complaints with Matty Jones, doing very well, better than most of his mates out there.He has a go.

But its his 1st season, next year, they'll try to turn into a running back pocket. He'll be howled down as a next biggest spud.

(sorry sarcasm)

When drafted I shook my head, as Jack Hannath went west. Both would have been ideal, But M.Jones has been a decent pickup.

[Deemotivated 550]

He doesn't have elite finishing skills but he works bloody hard and finds a lot of the footy. Really like this guy and hope he continues to develop.

[DeeSpencer 26,498]

Has a go, goes in hard after the ball.

Needs to work on his kicking and his tackling to make it long term.

[rjay 25,357]

A bit more strength and his body work and tackling will improve. He has been a good pick up.

[Redleg 42,051]

With the exception of the kids he is IMO the best by far from 2012 draft.

Compare him to Gillies, Pedersen and Roden

He is better than all three put together.

You can add Byrnes to that group.

[Nasher 33,617]

He is on my TV screen more than any other player, meaning he must run his guts out. Lacks polish at the moment, but that may come with experience and he's improved significantly already. Overall I reckon he's been a great low cost midfield option - certainly players like this look a better option than a Weetra, McNamara type speculative young player.

[Nasher 33,617]

You can add Byrnes to that group.

Byrnes is firmly in my "looks much worse than he really is because the team is so poo" group.

[Ron Burgundy 8,588]

Great pick up.

[Little Richard 6,265]

He is on my TV screen more than any other player, meaning he must run his guts out. Lacks polish at the moment, but that may come with experience and he's improved significantly already. Overall I reckon he's been a great low cost midfield option - certainly players like this look a better option than a Weetra, McNamara type speculative young player.

Hah, Isaac Weetra! I'd forgotten about him. Wonder where he's playing these days..

[jazza 1,323]

Hah, Isaac Weetra! I'd forgotten about him. Wonder where he's playing these days..

east timor

playing for the highlander razorback reserves

division 2

[DemonWA 3,940]

I think Jones has been good, but not exceptional. He's like a poor man's Micheal Barlow? (maybe a bit harsh?) I think recruiting players in their early-mid 20's will come into vouge even more so than what we are seeing currently. The game is played at such a high pace and intensity that for draft picks to come in and have an impact straight away in their 1st year they need to have mature bodies.

It wouldnt suprise me to see them up the draft age in the coming year and maybe even have a nation wide u19 comp

[RalphiusMaximus 6,110]

He's a solid consistent B-grade midfielder. He does his job week in week out and we know we can rely on him with the ball in his hands. Hes a pretty good kick, a good runner and gives a contest. If he had a bit more pace and some x-factor with his skills he could be a potential A-grader, but as it is I think he is a very useful, consistent and solid performer without being a star. Happy to have him in the side.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

His acceleration is surprisingly good and seems to be getting better. I've seen him break away from packs a few times now.

[Clark_Kent 315]

Matt Jones has been great, good to see someone with a bit of work ethic running hard for us.

I think we should look at getting more mature age recruits out of the comps around Australia.

They are perfect picks for later in the draft an we should be looking at more of them along with our youn stars early in the draft.

[DeeZee 7,463]

Best first year player easily.

Top ten in our bandf too.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

Been even better than Magner in his first year.

I really like the look of him..

Seems to find the footy quite easily and past couple of weeks he has posted some high disposal counts.

Looks like someone who could fit quite nicely with N. Jones, Grimes, Trengove, Viney and Toump in future years.

Hopefully he turns into a leader in the midfield