Dean Kent and Matt Jones re-sign

[Nasher 33,613]

Additional two years each. Thought they'd probably wait and see a bit more with Jones, but no complaints here.

http://mfcde.es/KAgFqc

Well done lads.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,790]

Always good to hear about extensions but the M Jones one surprises me. Some here can't even see him getting a game this year.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Always good to hear about extensions but the M Jones one surprises me. Some here can't even see him getting a game this year.

The people here are idiots.

Thought you would have learnt that by now.

[mjt 640]

The people here are idiots.

Thought you would have learnt that by now.

And the biggest idiot of all pushed the like button, good to see them sign up for 2 yrs .

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,128]

Always good to hear about extensions but the M Jones one surprises me. Some here can't even see him getting a game this year.

The guy finished top 5 in a B&F in his first year (granted performances around him weren't great). Whilst his B&F position may not be as high in 2014 I doubt you will see lesser output from him and his position in the team will only be lost because others go past him not because he goes backwards. I doubt this would have cost us much and is a fair risk investment. I saw enough of Kent to see he was worth backing in a further two and again it wont have cost us much.

[rpfc 28,283]

Roos and co. must have made these two priorities...

Kent looks very good at this early stage and Jones, while unfairly maligned because of his age and pedigree - was our second best midfielder and worked very hard.

If he improves, and there seems to be a backer on here for every player bar Jones to improve under Roos, he will continue to be given responsibility and time in the middle.

[titan_uranus 24,980]

Big fan of Kent, so I'm stoked with that. As for Jones, I have no problems keeping him for an additional two years, but if all goes well I'm not sure he'll be best 22 in the later years of his contract.

[1858 285]

Nice to get this done early in the year. M Jones certainly did enough to show he can set the bar for a few others, handy if nothing else and consistent too.

Kent obviously with his best ahead of him. Nice work Dees.

[Nasher 33,613]

Roos and co. must have made these two priorities...

I took the opposite away - get the easy little ones out of the way so they're not getting in the way when trying to negotiate the big contracts (Frawley et al).

[TheoX 1,222]

Good news about Kent, M. Jones though. meh.

[ignition. 1,463]

Hahahaa,

I remember seeing this quite a few months ago, I presume it was you TSFKA, I say this quite often now. :D

[Fat Tony 5,221]

I quite like both Kent and Jones. But what is effectively three years for two relatively unproven players is very generous IMO. Both may prove to be good enough to make this decision not hurt MFC but IMO it would have been better to wait and/or only offer one extra year.

[Demon_Tingles 211]

Really really happy with Dean Kent re signing. This bloke has tremendous upside. Build his tank up a bit and he can be equally damaging as a high half forward with the occasional grunt work in the middle to take a load off Jones.

As for Matt Jones, he surprised me this year and I can only hope that he keeps working hard and improving to keep his spot.

Good news

[Dr. Gonzo 24,199]

Big fan of Kent, so I'm stoked with that. As for Jones, I have no problems keeping him for an additional two years, but if all goes well I'm not sure he'll be best 22 in the later years of his contract.

Even if he's only our 30th best player on the list you still need depth especially running through the middle.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Hahahaa,

I remember seeing this quite a few months ago, I presume it was you TSFKA, I say this quite often now. :D

i think we have very similar senses of humour.

[monoccular 17,417]

Always good to hear about extensions but the M Jones one surprises me. Some here can't even see him getting a game this year.

Presumably Mr Roos hold views differing from you. And in fairness perhaps he has more insight into M Jones' capabilities and his mindset.

[All the Jacks 99]

Kent will be a contender for a fwd role, good back up and possible permanent in time..JKH may keep him out or visa versa early on

Matt Jones, hearing positive and a good first year in a bad side..has speed and Roos may play Matt in the mid area, may take over from Nate Jones in time

[P-man 13,366]

Genuinely chuffed about Kent. Pretty underwhelmed with Matt Jones but granted at the moment we're not exactly spoiled for choice. At the end of the day he was top 5 BnF and regardless of the quality around him it strengthens his case. Well done to him and hopefully he can repay the faith.

[DemonOX 8,791]

Any news on Frawley?

[Maldonboy38 6,390]

I rate both these players outside our best 22 and am therefore a bit surprised, mostly for M Jones.

However, it is a very very strong and decisive move from the coach and list managers. They clearly see an upside on locking these two on our list, having seen two months training. I also reckon that it is probable/likely that some players on the fringe - I don't know who but possible players like Pederson, Byrnes, Nicholson, Bail - will get little to no game time. The emphasis on midfield continues, and it is moving away from those who have been tried over and over in a mediocre team and have been inconsistent or under-skilled.

Question: do they have to get all contracts completed prior to the season beginning, in terms of list numbers and salary cap?

[FarNorthernD 5,861]

Matt Jones averaged amost 20 disposals a match, 4 marks and 2.7 tackles a game. He was top 5 in the bluey. It was his first year. There is no reason why he can't get better next year

I ha ve no idea why people are so surprised he got a contract extension

[wattsjurrahdunne 88]

Well you should be surprised. As many others have inferred, if Matt Jones is getting a regular game in 2015 we are still in the bottom 4.

[titan_uranus 24,980]

Even if he's only our 30th best player on the list you still need depth especially running through the middle.

Agreed, which is why I'm not fussed in the slightest. Earned an extension, and will be more than useful, but as I said, I don't know if he'll be playing much in 2015 if all goes to plan. As depth I'll take him, which is why I'm happy with the decision.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,363]

I took the opposite away - get the easy little ones out of the way so they're not getting in the way when trying to negotiate the big contracts (Frawley et al).

Will be interesting to see what extent (if any) Chip chooses to play games with regards to his new contract.