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He has gone to another level again this year......massive respect for Jonesy.

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    Nothing that I can add other than I'd like his Brother here too.

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      On 18/05/2014 at 09:18, 1 red eye 1 blue eye said:

    Nothing that I can add other than I'd like his Brother here too.

    Is he in this year's draft?

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    Last year's, went to the swans at about pick 15

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    One of the best "leaders by example" i've seen at the MFC. Nose down bum up sheer guts. If you ever needed someone to go into the trenches with... look no further.

    To go through the last few seasons in the state we were in and perform at the level he did...legendary stuff.

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    He's really worked on his game over the past two or three seasons and it's paying off big time. Last year, he began to make better decisions and seemed to recognise his limitations. I'd say he'd have to be A grade this year. It's a real credit to him. He was working his arse off, even before Roos and Stone waved their magic wands. Now he's a super hero.

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    I also posted it in another topic, but if he keeps this up for the rest of the year, he could very well be a smokey for the Brownlow.

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      On 18/05/2014 at 15:14, AdamFarr said:

    He's really worked on his game over the past two or three seasons and it's paying off big time. Last year, he began to make better decisions and seemed to recognise his limitations. I'd say he'd have to be A grade this year. It's a real credit to him. He was working his arse off, even before Roos and Stone waved their magic wands. Now he's a super hero.

    Jonesy was one of the few, if not the only one, who improved under Neeld. I think it just says something about Jones as a player and person. Hell, he'd improve with a nutless monkey at the helm!

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      On 18/05/2014 at 17:33, Demon Disciple said:

    Jonesy was one of the few, if not the only one, who improved under Neeld. I think it just says something about Jones as a player and person. Hell, he'd improve with a nutless monkey at the helm!

    He did.

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    On talking Footy tonight.. just a heads up. 7.30pm 7 mate.

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    He is such a great bloke that he organised his missus to give birth during the bye. Well done skip. Let's hope its a boy and all is well with the Jones's

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      On 19/05/2014 at 01:42, AdamFarr said:

    He did.

    I lol'd heartily.

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      On 18/05/2014 at 17:33, Demon Disciple said:

    Jonesy was one of the few, if not the only one, who improved under Neeld. I think it just says something about Jones as a player and person. Hell, he'd improve with a nutless monkey at the helm!

      On 19/05/2014 at 01:42, AdamFarr said:

    He did.

    Tropic Thunder fan!

    Keeping with the theme - Jones has been putting tiger balm on this competitions' nuts for a while now - about time people noticed...

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      On 19/05/2014 at 06:06, Deestroy All said:

    I lol'd heartily.

    Enjoy the GOT ep tonight. ;)

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    Skilled player, rarely injured, leader among men. Class player overall. I'd back him in to be the next Dee to top 300 games. Looks likely at reaching 200 next year and he'll only be 27 when that happens.

    Also could someone please post a brief report of what the Jones boy has to say tonight on Talking Footy?

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      On 19/05/2014 at 07:51, AdamFarr said:

    Enjoy the GOT ep tonight. ;)

    Loved it!

    Almost shed a man tear.

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      On 19/05/2014 at 08:09, Deestroy All said:

    Loved it!

    Almost shed a man tear.

    Awesome. Just about to watch it and Mad Men.

    And, er, go Jonesy.

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    Was watching his game & Viney's on the weekend & a thought crept into my head. Todd Viney was one of the great leaders of our club through the 90s but only captained for 2 years because of Gaz being such a magnificent leader. Is history repeating. Could Jonesy be skipper for the rest of this decade & Jack, who oozes leadership, will end up skipper in the twilight of his career. Whichever way it ends up no one can question the leadership of the club & I don't just mean the skippers.

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      On 19/05/2014 at 09:47, Standing Room Only said:

    Was watching his game & Viney's on the weekend & a thought crept into my head. Todd Viney was one of the great leaders of our club through the 90s but only captained for 2 years because of Gaz being such a magnificent leader. Is history repeating. Could Jonesy be skipper for the rest of this decade & Jack, who oozes leadership, will end up skipper in the twilight of his career. Whichever way it ends up no one can question the leadership of the club & I don't just mean the skippers.

    Todd was named Vice Captain in his second year at the club, after just 13 games, which shows just how highly regarded he was after crossing over from SA.

    For whatever reason, he was replaced by Danny Hughes in 1989.

    I was a big fan of Viney Snr but I've seen enough after 20 games to be confident that Jack will be the better player. His disposal is far better than Todd's, who wasn't really a great user of the footy until the twilight of his career.

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    Just watched Nathan Jones on Talking Footy. I have to admit to being surprised at how well he spoke. My questions about whether he was a suitable captain in years gone by had nothing to do with football ability or on ground leadership. It was about his public speaking and being up front representing the club in the media, at functions etc... On Talking Footy tonight he was very, very good. No constant umming and aaahing, he answered the questions, he talked up the club, and most of all was honest about some of the tougher questions.

    When asked if he thought Jack Watts' introduction to the club and first season was handled poorly by the club, he was up front and said "yes", he thought that Jack was handled badly by the club.

    And in passing, that passage of play where he was monstered on the ground by 3 Richmond players, and he kept fighting and wrestling until he stood up and handballed to a team mate - inspirational.

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      On 19/05/2014 at 10:33, Maldonboy38 said:

    Just watched Nathan Jones on Talking Footy. I have to admit to being surprised at how well he spoke. My questions about whether he was a suitable captain in years gone by had nothing to do with football ability or on ground leadership. It was about his public speaking and being up front representing the club in the media, at functions etc... On Talking Footy tonight he was very, very good. No constant umming and aaahing, he answered the questions, he talked up the club, and most of all was honest about some of the tougher questions.

    When asked if he thought Jack Watts' introduction to the club and first season was handled poorly by the club, he was up front and said "yes", he thought that Jack was handled badly by the club.

    And in passing, that passage of play where he was monstered on the ground by 3 Richmond players, and he kept fighting and wrestling until he stood up and handballed to a team mate - inspirational.

    I like that you pu it in that perspective. Fresh and honest. Ive only spoke with him the once and was similarly take aback ( sts ) i.e wasnt what I expected.

    This lad is quite a deep thinker I suspect. the skeggyness etc is just him. but I think he has a clear vision of himself , the team, his place in it and our way forward.

    I think he makes a brilliant choice as captain

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