The Nathan Jones appreciation thread

[Demon trucker 1,800]

PR has said so much himself he said clubs will trade the star players if they don't think they're going to stick around, that is why the contract negotiations are happening right now the club is making sure before trade week to know what position their in.

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[spirit of norm smith 16,589]

5 years for $500,000 year. Takes Jonesy to age 30, 280 games and our finals appearances.

He is a champion.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

You're about 200k a year short spirit. He's worth it and he deserves it.

[Demon Disciple 12,274]

You're about 200k a year short spirit. He's worth it and he deserves it.

Yep, 5 year - $3m deal bare minimum.

1 - he's our skipper

2 - He's a reigning B&F champion 3 years running

3 - He continually gives his all

4 (and most important) - He's one of our very few AFL quality players.

[Jaded No More 68,974]

Fair to say that if Jones leaves, about 30,000 supporters will follow.

Good luck to the other 9 of you.

Edited September 11, 2014 by Jaded

[NowWeKnow 130]

He's from the Robbie Flower school of deciding to be awesome even when the world is going to shite all around him.

Not only is Nathan Jones truly deserving of that No 2 jumper, he has enhanced its greatness. If he remains a Demon, just like Robbie, he will epitomise the meaning of loyalty.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

i love how everyone calls him "our skipper" instead of "one of our skippers". We almost forget that Grimes is actually the other half.

Edited September 11, 2014 by The Song Formerly Known As

[the grint 71]

Absolute champion. Deserves all the accolades hes looked over for because of the stragglers in the team. To be the only player from pre 2007 who has evolved and advance to the elite bracket is a monumental feat. Hoping next year the Vineys, Hogans and Tysons take the pressure off his shoulders and get him some recognition!

[AzzKikA 2,371]

I am not worried 1 bit about Jones going elsewhere, no way in hell he will leave.

[ILLDieADemon 804]

Remember when we did one of these for MC, how time can change.

[Dr evil 1,185]

PR has said so much himself he said clubs will trade the star players if they don't think they're going to stick around, that is why the contract negotiations are happening right now the club is making sure before trade week to know what position their in.

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this is exactly what I have been told, discussions have started with Jones and as far as I have heard they are going okay at the moment, the clubs single objective out of this move is to make Nathan Jones a demon for life, big chance for 4-5 years on this deal

[ILLDieADemon 804]

What I love about this bloke the most is he wasn't a stand out superstar from game one.

I remember watching him hand ball to the opposition in one of his first games and thinking why did we get this guy but to his credit he worked his ass off to get to the stage he is at now.

I love this guy and his determination and would be gutted if he ever left the demons.

He is the hart and sole of this club.

[Green Machine 63]

If Nathan Jones goes to another club (which I highly doubt will happen) I will follow him. I will stop barracking for Melbourne and just barrack for Nathan Jones.

Edited September 12, 2014 by Green Machine

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,939]

If Nathan Jones goes to another club (which I highly doubt will happen) I will follow him. I will stop barracking for Melbourne and just barrack for Nathan Jones.

if Nathan jones goes to another club, I would stop barracking for Nathan jones and just barrack for Melbourne.

[richyrich 44]

I would have no anger towards N.Jones should he ever leave the MFC in an attempt to win a grand final. I would thoroughly support him. Mr consistent week to week and our only midfield muscle.