Jump to content

Nathan Jones season

InVINCEable
InVINCEable
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

I know the seasons not over yet, but so far

1. How would you rate his season out of ten

2. Would he be in your top 5 for players?

  • Quote
    •  

    1. 9/10 (Would like to see him kick more goals on a regular basis. He is starting to do that but I want to keep seeing it)

    2. Yes

  • Quote

    1. 8/10. Good possession, tackle numbers etc. but could contribute some more outside impact

    2. Clearly yes, I imagine he would be leading the B & F atm

  • Quote
    •  

    I've never followed any Melbourne players during the Brownlow over the past few seasons (for obvious reasons) but surely he is in contention this year.

    As juzzk1d mentioned, more goals would be great, but I'm happy either way.

    1. 10/10

    2. Yes

  • Quote

    1. Not bothered about the goal scoring, he can get 1 a game, he is doing other roles now, other midfielders are contributing as well, step forward Dom Tyson/Jack Viney - 10/10

    2. YES

  • Quote

    Amazing how the team's ability to spread the load is allowing our talent to rise. Jones benefiting from Tyson, Vince, Viney and Cross.

    The total becoming greater than the sum of the parts.

  • Quote

    1. 9/10 - could have more scoreboard impact but other than that..

    2. OUR top five? Clearly yes. Top five in the league, no. Probably top 20 though, the way he's playing.

  • Quote
    • Author

    To clear up some confusion I meant top 5 in the LEAGUE

  • Quote
    •  

    Amazing how the team's ability to spread the load is allowing our talent to rise. Jones benefiting from Tyson, Vince, Viney and Cross.

    The total becoming greater than the sum of the parts.

    Synergy

    david-brent-hands-together-o.gif

  • Quote

    1. Getting close to a 9/10

    2. Probably not in top 5 of the league.

    He is now starting to have that Ablett influence on his fellow team mates, that is most around him lift that little extra because they see his tremendous work ethic.

  • Quote

    Only one what could be termed "sub par" performance which was when his hammy (I think it was) gave him some grief... and the effort he put in during that game would have translated to above par... so I give him an 11.

    Did you mean top 5 AFL wide or at MFC? I would rate him top 5 AFL wide, Ablett being the only clear leader there.

  • Quote

    Right now he's a lot better than top 50.

    5th for clearances

    4th for disposals

    6th for effective disposals

    9th for contested possessions

    He's in the top 10 midfielders in the game right now.

  • Quote
    • Author

    Right now he's a lot better than top 50.

    5th for clearances

    4th for disposals

    6th for effective disposals

    9th for contested possessions

    He's in the top 10 midfielders in the game right now.

    Listening to that podcast Drew Petrie and Matt Thompson, and some other bloke do

    They think Jones is 8th best I think it was.

  • Quote
    • Author

    1. On Field 9/10 Off Field 12/10

    2. Not top 5. Top 50 comfortably.

    You mean top 10 right?

    We have a few blokes who are top 10 comfortably

  • Quote

    Joel Selwood thinks Jonesy is a star.

    I rate in him in the top ten midfielders in the comp so far this year.

  • Quote
    • Author

    Joel Selwood thinks Jonesy is a star.

    I rate in him in the top ten midfielders in the comp so far this year.

    Where'd you hear that DeeZee, wouldn't mind a watch/read of it

  • Quote

    1. 9/10 - There was a bit of play late in the last quarter of the richmond game, where he dived for the ball against deledio, a 2nd richmond player jumped in to tackle. He collected the ball, basically lifted these 2 blokes off the ground as he got to his feet and got boot to ball to a teammate out from the congestion. The bloke is a star. I haven't even seen Ablett do anything like that before. Not saying he is as good as Ablett, but easily an A grader and better than the likes of M.Murphy, T.Cotchin & T.Boak.

    2. Id have him in the Top 10 so far this year.

  • Quote

    Where'd you hear that DeeZee, wouldn't mind a watch/read of it

    I posted it last time from my twitter feed.. Here it is again for those who missed out

    ukwFFxJ.jpg

  • Quote

    10/10

    He had by his standards, a quiet game against Adelaide, possibly due to a bit of hammy tightness. Still went forward and slotted the sweetest drop punt you'll see from the tightest of angles.

    He's done a number on Cotchin and Murphy, when those 2 more highly rated mids needed to lift their teams, Jones outshone them and lifted ours.

    That Richmond game though, it was like he was determined to not let what happened against the Doggies repeat.

    Just crucial contests won time after time. The one where he smashed in against Deledio on the ground then emerged and got it out. Then in the last 5 minutes in Richmond's forward line, willed himself back, won a hard ball, shovelled it out to Gawn and we cleared it.

    Just inspiring stuff.

    Probably 8th is about right overall.

    He's probably been one of the most consistent players over the last 2 1/2 years, in a terrible team.

  • Quote

    HE's not top 5 in the league, but certainly he has to be in the top 20 or so. His work has been outstanding this year. I have been wondering if he's got a shot at an A selection, although I suspect they will stick with the usual suspects and skip him again. I also agree with a few others on here that he needs to hit the scoreboard a bit more to add a bit of hurt to his game. Every other aspect he has covered, but the truly elite mids produce the odd game where they step up and kick a a bunch of goals. Nate rarely goes past 1 in a game.

    8/10 for me. He can get better.

  • Quote

    I was hounded down last year when I dare suggest that he wasn't Elite

    He was more like B grade.

    This year with the better team support he is A grade.

    He still has areas to work on and I'm sure he will get there by years end.

    But..... And a big But......... He will be overtaken by Tyson who has the silky skills that most Elite Players have that Jonesy doesn't.

  • Quote
    •  

    I was hounded down last year when I dare suggest that he wasn't Elite

    He was more like B grade.

    This year with the better team support he is A grade.

    He still has areas to work on and I'm sure he will get there by years end.

    But..... And a big But......... He will be overtaken by Tyson who has the silky skills that most Elite Players have that Jonesy doesn't.

    i disagree with this somewhat. jonesy's kicking is usually precise, especially when delivering into the 50. i know there is more to "skills" than that, but his "skills" aren't bad.

  • Quote

    I, like the first few posters thought it was top 5 in the club, which was a strange question. Glad it was clarified.

    Top 10 in the league seems about right, not Top 5.

    AFL coaches voting so far:-

    LEADERBOARD

    55 Gary Ablett (Gold Coast)
    44 Josh Kennedy (Sydney Swans)
    39 Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)
    38 Joel Selwood (Geelong)
    35 Nathan Fyfe (Fremantle)
    35 Robbie Gray (Port Adelaide)
    32 Patrick Dangerfield (Adelaide)
    32 Nathan Jones (Melbourne)
    31 Nick Riewoldt (St Kilda)
    30 Brent Harvey (North Melbourne)
  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREGAME: Brisbane

      The Demons head back out on the road in Round 10 when they travel to Queensland to take on the reigning Premiers and the top of the table Lions who look very formidable. Can the Dees cause a massive upset? Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 68 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Hawthorn

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 12th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Demons loss to the Hawks. Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.

        • Like
      • 24 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Hawthorn

      Wayward kicking for goal, dump kicks inside 50 and some baffling umpiring all contributed to the Dees not getting out to an an early lead that may have impacted the result. At the end of the day the Demons were just not good enough and let the Hawks run away with their first win against the Demons in 7 years.

        • Like
      • 312 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Hawthorn

      After 3 fantastic week Max Gawn has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award from Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Kade Chandler and Ed Langdon who round out the Top Five. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Sad
        • Love
      • 31 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Hawthorn

      It’s game day and the Demons are chasing a fourth straight win as we take on the high flying Hawks at the G. After decades of being tormented by the Hawks the Dees will be keen to extend their 7 year dominance over Hawthorn.

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 471 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 09

      Round 9 kicks off out west with the Dockers hosting a Collingwood side resting several stars. Fremantle need to make a statement on their home deck after some disappointing form on the road, while the Magpies will be keen to maintain their Top 2 position. Friday night sees a must-win clash between two sides desperate to stay in touch with the eight. St Kilda have shown glimpses while Carlton are clinging to relevance after a flat start to the season. Saturday’s twilight game at Marvel pits the Bombers against a struggling Sydney outfit. Essendon can’t afford another close match against a lower-ranked side, while the Swans risk sliding down the ladder even further. Up in Darwin, the fourth-placed Suns will look to extend their stay in the top four. The Bulldogs have hit their stride with three big wins on the trot and will be very keen to consolidate on their momentum. The always fiery Showdown looms as pivotal for both clubs. Adelaide are eyeing a spot in the Top 4 with a win, while Port Adelaide’s season could slip away if they drop another game and fall further behind the pack. Sunday begins with a yawn fest between Richmond and West Coast. The Tigers need to bank the points to stay clear of the bottom two, while the Eagles are still chasing their first win of the year. The Giants face one of the league’s toughest road trips as they travel to GMHBA Stadium to face the Cats. With GWS at risk of a third straight loss, Geelong will be eager to consolidate their position inside the eight and start their climb up the ladder. The round wraps up with the top-of-the-table Lions heading to Ninja Stadium to take on the second-last Roos. The Lions should easily take care of the struggling Roos who might be powerless against the best in the comp. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Like
      • 224 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All