The Nathan Jones Contract

[RalphiusMaximus 6,053]

I barrack for Melbourne not the players,,, Free agency has done that, 2 picks under 10 would be handy again and glad the club said 4 he is 27 next month so 33 years old end of 4....

This post made my day. Possibly not for the reasons it was meant to.

[spirit of norm smith 16,457]

Yes 4 year deal at $600,000 per year ... get it done. Three time consecutive Best and Fairest.

[The Reverend 1,736]

I barrack for Melbourne not the players,,, Free agency has done that, 2 picks under 10 would be handy again and glad the club said 4 he is 27 next month so 33 years old end of 4....

Hmmm, maths is not a strong point then. Not mine either.

Seriously, offer him six years on a front-loaded contract and just get it done... he'll only be 30 something!

[rpfc 28,430]

Yes 4 year deal at $600,000 per year ... get it done. Three time consecutive Best and Fairest.

What if he wants $700k? Or $800k?

Send him on his way?

[DemonOX 8,791]

All I can say D'Ox is that my mate says that everything is positive and progressing well between MFC and Nate. If not before Xmas more than likely in the New year, but tells me we have nothing to worry about! Merry Xmas

Thanks D Merry Christmas to u to.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,395]

You mean we aren't already

Clark, Dawes, Vince, Cross, Tyson, The Prince, Garlett....It's a vicious circle. We just need to become better at it.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,395]

I don't think there are many that don't think Nathan Jones is just tops. What I am wondering about is the disconnect between what Nathan Jones will do as a leader and so loyal he will stay, and the desire to get Dangerfield (or any FA) to do the opposite to Adelaide and come here.

You mention what the club wants - and maybe what happened to Frawley was also what the club wanted, and we should not be damning a bloke with poor character when he wasn't wanted by his club?

And on your last point - what about if he doesn't think we are offering enough money? What if he takes a humble discount for all the success we are promising and Dangerfield arrives on double that?

I don't think it is very simple at all.

I am not across any contract/s but would have thought with the recent departures of Clark and Chip, Dawes into his 3rd year of his contract, Vince and The Prince on decent wickets, lots of kids and comparing our list player for player with the likes of Hawthorn and Sydney we could easily accomodate what Jones is asking and offer huge coin for "insert name".

[whatwhat say what 22,755]

Secured until 2019!

[Jarka 767]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-12-18/jones-locked-in-until-2019

[Clintosaurus 7,846]

Brilliant news. Now to be playing some finals like Chunk got to do in his first season.

[Die Hard Demon 1,224]

What a champion player and a champion bloke. Xmas has come early!

[whatwhat say what 22,755]

Like Kornes for Port, he'll dominate best and fairest voting and end up one if the most awarded Demons ever.

Better than losing him as a free agent to Hawthorn. Or Geelong.

[Guest]

Absolutely over the moon.

[Demon_JB 1,385]

All I want for Christmas, is Jonessyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Wrecker45 3,378]

Like Kornes for Port, he'll dominate best and fairest voting and end up one if the most awarded Demons ever.

Better than losing him as a free agent to Hawthorn. Or Geelong.

Not going to be a walk in the park for him going forwards.

[rjay 24,928]

Well, just as I thought. A nice Christmas present to the faithful (and some with not so much faith).

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Was there ever any doubt?

Nathan is in a different class to James.

Great news.

[Steve13 457]

Merry Christmas Demonlanders! Fantastic news. What an absolute champ.

[DemonOX 8,791]

Ho ho ho Merry Christmas.

Great Christmas present.

We finally re-sign a free agent.

Looks like Demoneyes and GNF were on the money.

Well done lads.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Awesome news.

(I await a gif from TSFKA)

[rjay 24,928]

A very durable footballer 'Sir Paul', I have no problem with the 5 year term.

After the hype with the new recruits dies down I wouldn't be surprised to see the new Jones contract as a Christmas present to the supporters.

Happy to see this happen...no inside info as others profess but it just made sense to me.

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

Blood is truly thicker than water where Jonesy is concerned. Fantastic for Nathan, our Club and us supporters.

[thevil1 421]

To all the drama queens on here..... I [censored] told you months ago he was going to stay MFC for life. Can this thread be shut down now ffs?!? What a joke.

[Nasher 33,616]

To all the drama queens on here..... I fucking told you months ago he was going to stay MFC for life. Can this thread be shut down now ffs?!? What a joke.

Get down off the high horse and give me a bloody hug.

[DeeZee 7,395]

There's no one more Melbourne than Jonesy, ask any other supporter to name a Melbourne player and he would come first every time.