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The Nathan Jones Contract

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  On 18/12/2014 at 06:46, McQueen said:

Spoken by Demonlands very own clairvoyant, list management guru.

never wanted a 5 year deal....Too long for a grunt midfielder when he already had a year to go...

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      On 19/12/2014 at 04:42, why you little said:

    never wanted a 5 year deal....Too long for a grunt midfielder when he already had a year to go...

    So he's done after this then?

    Good to know.

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    Extremely well deserved in terms of length, it's a show of faith to us as much of a show of faith from us to him that his body will be durable enough to make it worth it. He should chat to Cross about that!

    But well done Jones, you're a dying breed and you deserve to see and lead success with the Red and Blue.

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      On 16/12/2014 at 08:46, Ron Burgundy said:

    It's apparently just a business now. Loyalty means nothing anymore.

    At least, that's what I hear from some here.

    A simple "I was wrong" will make amends

    Oh yea of little faith

    He's going to the highest bidder. Possibly GWS. Or North Melbourne.

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      On 19/12/2014 at 05:28, Dinosaur Rover said:
      On 16/12/2014 at 08:46, Ron Burgundy said:

    It's apparently just a business now. Loyalty means nothing anymore.

    At least, that's what I hear from some here.

    A simple "I was wrong" will make amends

    Oh yea of little faith

    He's going to the highest bidder. Possibly GWS. Or North Melbourne.

    I'm Ron Burgandy........?

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      On 16/12/2014 at 12:19, Ron Burgundy said:

    Simple - there's a lot of cliched carp stated on these threads.

    Jones will remain a Demon. For life.

    Why? Because he wants to. And the club wants him to.

    He's loyal and committed to the club and he knows that, as a leader, he can influence the club's transformation and its future success.

    And he wants to be a part of that.

    There's more to footy for some players than simply the $$$. Some of you seem not to get that.

    I say as your name sake said...

    Go [censored] yourself san Diego

    He signed

    And san Diego has something to do with a whales [censored]

    According to ron but that could only be Christmas drinks

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      On 19/12/2014 at 05:02, rpfc said:

    So he's done after this then?

    Good to know.

    Hopefully Not at all...1 year deals can be negotiated depending on shoulders and collarbones

    Fool

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    I think we absolutely want this bloke at the club for 5 years and beyond.

    His playing ability may start to diminish but he will only grow in leadership and knowledge.

    Absolutely must be a one club player, not just for what he brings as a footballer but for the less tangibles. Jones helps give MFC an identity, credibility and some self respect.

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      On 19/12/2014 at 04:42, why you little said:

    never wanted a 5 year deal....Too long for a grunt midfielder when he already had a year to go...

    If you think Jones couldn't get 6 years plus in the marketplace you are dreaming.

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      On 19/12/2014 at 06:09, why you little said:

    Hopefully Not at all...1 year deals can be negotiated depending on shoulders and collarbones

    Fool

    K thx.

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      On 19/12/2014 at 06:24, jabberwocky said:

    I think we absolutely want this bloke at the club for 5 years and beyond.

    His playing ability may start to diminish but he will only grow in leadership and knowledge.

    Absolutely must be a one club player, not just for what he brings as a footballer but for the less tangibles. Jones helps give MFC an identity, credibility and some self respect.

    With the way you typed that its like you haven't heard the news yet Jabber

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      On 19/12/2014 at 06:25, jabberwocky said:

    If you think Jones couldn't get 6 years plus in the marketplace you are dreaming.

    I am sure he could.....He could also have smashed collarbones and dislocated shoulders by the 3rd year considering the smashings his body recieves

    The club is being smart as it should...For too long Hollywood Boulevard ruled

    Those days are gone

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      On 19/12/2014 at 06:41, hogans_heroes said:

    With the way you typed that its like you haven't heard the news yet Jabber

    I heard it yesterday, but my brain takes 24 hours to process and respond.

    I will respond to this coherently tomorrow.

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      On 19/12/2014 at 07:25, jabberwocky said:

    I heard it yesterday, but my brain takes 24 hours to process and respond.

    I will respond to this coherently tomorrow.

    He's as good as gone.

    Signing the 4 year contract was just a smokescreen.

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      On 19/12/2014 at 07:31, Biffen said:

    He's as good as gone.

    Signing the 4 year contract was just a smokescreen.

    Yep, I give him another 8 years and I reckon he'll walk!

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      On 19/12/2014 at 07:31, Biffen said:

    He's as good as gone.

    Signing the 4 year contract was just a smokescreen.

    especially mentioning that one-club-player stuff and bleeding re'n'blue..............deat set giveaway

    end of contract then off for the super

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      On 19/12/2014 at 08:03, daisycutter said:

    especially mentioning that one-club-player stuff and bleeding re'n'blue..............deat set giveaway

    end of contract then off for the super

    I don't know how he can look himself in the mirror.

    I hear he is already training on the beaches outside Geelong.

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      On 18/12/2014 at 02:58, Al said:

    Premiership player is only overrated when discussing Nick Maxwell or Nathan Ablett.

    Nick Maxwell is to be admired not naturally gifted but a true leader and got the absolute best and more out of himself

    and if you think those are the only two you are sadly mistaken

    David Hynes,Steve Armstrong, Chad Rintoul, Rohan Jones, Ryan Turnbull & Ash Hanson all were surrounded by quality players at the right time in Meth Coast Premiership Sides

    Stuart Anderson won a flag at North and I saw him when he came to Freo really lucky in 1996 as was Capuano in 1999 along with Cam Mooney who somewhat redeemed himself at the Cats

    The Crows won flags with sides having Shane Ellen and Chad Rintoul

    Gary Moorcroft was part of the all conquering Bombers 2000 side

    Richard Hadley played less than 10 AFL games when he won a flag with the Lions

    I could go back further but I think I have made my point

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      On 20/12/2014 at 08:15, RalphiusMaximus said:

    Wasn't that Armstrong's only game for the year?

    No not quite he played a few cameo roles through the year but came in again late in the season and played well enough to cement his spot for the finals. They didn't flirt with their form and at that time being minus Sampi & Matera from 05 they were not strong with guys able to play as a small forward outside of the resting Cousins/Kerr. Right place right time for Army, really good footy story because he is a hell of a nice guy

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      On 18/12/2014 at 16:13, KingDingAling said:

    The last thing Sydney need is MFC pushing up the price of Zak Jones.

    I think the salary cap issues will come home to roost at the Swans.

    Hopefully we can land Zak aswell, have a couple sets of brothers playing at the club.

    And a few sets of father/sons... A real family club.

    I watch a bit of the footy, not a lot, that is not MFC given spousal latitude but, perhaps not viewing the relevant games, did not notice Zak at all.

    This is most probably a beat up by the bored off season idiots at the Hun.

    Given the talent we have recruited over the last 2 years in the midfield is this anything beyond a romantic fantasy?

    Happy to be proven wrong.

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    He didnt play a lot of games, but when he got a chance, Zak Jones was impressive and exceeded expectations.

    He looks like he'll be quite a good player like his brother, although he'll be fighting for spots with many other very highly rated kids at the swans.

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      On 22/12/2014 at 19:44, Machsy said:

    He didnt play a lot of games, but when he got a chance, Zak Jones was impressive and exceeded expectations.

    He looks like he'll be quite a good player like his brother, although he'll be fighting for spots with many other very highly rated kids at the swans.

    The Zak Jones thread says hi.

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    Article on AFL website, Roos unsure if Jones will captain alone next season. Struggling to come up with another name. No need for co-captains.

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