Zac Jones

[Redleg 40,895]

Article in the Sun today talking about Nathan and his his contract, mentioned that we will target Zac next season.

If we do in fact target him we need to hope that Heeney and Mitchell get regular places in the Swans side, limiting his chances. Brandon Jack and a couple of others improving could help our chances.

While he is not a star, I think it would be great to have another brother playing for us and if in fact we got him and Jake Lovett as a F/S, we could target other types next year with our drafting and trading, as we will have added plenty of mids over the last 2 years.

Anyway a lot of water to go under the bridge.

[jazza 1,323]

Was hoping Zac would get a regular game and we could target Mitchell

[Redleg 40,895]

Was hoping Zac would get a regular game and we could target Mitchell

Mitchell is on big money and refused a Carlton offer this year. Get the feeling he would be harder to get and Zak being a Melbourne boy, also has the compassionate argument and his contract ends next year.

Swans are bringing in some real stars from their academy and they may stop Zak getting a game, along with Mitchell and others improving.

[chook fowler 19,458]

I wonder the logic behind broadcasting your intentions so early. Seems a bit weird.

[Redleg 40,895]

I wonder the logic behind broadcasting your intentions so early. Seems a bit weird.

The clubs all know what is going on, most of the time, with their lists.

If the Swans want to sign him for 2016 and he refuses to sign, you can figure it out.

It could have been just a throw away line from Nathan that he would love his brother playing with us next year and the journo beefs it up.

[beelzebub 23,347]

I wonder the logic behind broadcasting your intentions so early. Seems a bit weird.

weird being the predator now huh!!

[Members' Wing 1,106]

Looks completely made up to me. There are no direct quotes, not even an insinuation and neither Jones or the club mentioned anything at all regarding Jones Jnr.

No outher news outlets running with it either.

[old dee 23,787]

weird being the predator now huh!!

It will be even more weird when we win enough games in 2015 to makes us look attractive to Zak.

[CBDees 3,167]

Frankly i hope Zac gets plenty of game time in the Swans midfield next year and then comes to us regardless (primarily to play with his brother as captain).

[dazzledavey36 54,861]

Funny story was talking to a young fella who was traveling up and playing footy up this way. He played Stingrays with Zac.

Apparently he interviewed so well at the draft with all clubs except Collingwood. He was straight up and told them that they were the last club he would want to play for due to their supporters after what they did to this dad couple of years ago, he and the family haven't forgotten about it and were promised by the Collingwood footy club something would be done about these maggots and to this day are still waiting ... Hates them with an absolute passion and he defiantly made sure that they knew about it too.

Wouldn't want to mess with all three Jones brothers now. Apparently Young Zac can seriously throw a few.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Funny story was talking to a young fella who was traveling up and playing footy up this way. He played Stingrays with Zac.

Apparently he interviewed so well at the draft with all clubs except Collingwood. He was straight up and told them that they were the last club he would want to play for due to their supporters after what they did to this dad couple of years ago, he and the family haven't forgotten about it and were promised by the Collingwood footy club something would be done about these maggots and to this day are still waiting... Hates them with an absolute passion and he defiantly made sure that they knew about it too.

Wouldn't want to mess with all three Jones brothers now. Apparently Young Zac can seriously throw a few.

That is the best thing I've ever read

[Vince Vega 40]

Looks completely made up to me. There are no direct quotes, not even an insinuation and neither Jones or the club mentioned anything at all regarding Jones Jnr.

No outher news outlets running with it either.

I thought the exact same thing.

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

Funny story was talking to a young fella who was traveling up and playing footy up this way. He played Stingrays with Zac.

Apparently he interviewed so well at the draft with all clubs except Collingwood. He was straight up and told them that they were the last club he would want to play for due to their supporters after what they did to this dad couple of years ago, he and the family haven't forgotten about it and were promised by the Collingwood footy club something would be done about these maggots and to this day are still waiting... Hates them with an absolute passion and he defiantly made sure that they knew about it too.

Wouldn't want to mess with all three Jones brothers now. Apparently Young Zac can seriously throw a few.

Excellent...Could be a Beauty for QB in Future

I Hate 'em to Zac

[beelzebub 23,347]

Funny story was talking to a young fella who was traveling up and playing footy up this way. He played Stingrays with Zac.

Apparently he interviewed so well at the draft with all clubs except Collingwood. He was straight up and told them that they were the last club he would want to play for due to their supporters after what they did to this dad couple of years ago, he and the family haven't forgotten about it and were promised by the Collingwood footy club something would be done about these maggots and to this day are still waiting... Hates them with an absolute passion and he defiantly made sure that they knew about it too.

Wouldn't want to mess with all three Jones brothers now. Apparently Young Zac can seriously throw a few.

all the more reason to get the lad I like him

[jnrmac 20,058]

I wonder the logic behind broadcasting your intentions so early. Seems a bit weird.

We haven't done anything, Its the off season and the HSun looking to fill pages. Obvious story I would have thought. Brother of Captain.. Melbourne boy etc..

Be surprised if there was anything in it...

[beelzebub 23,347]

We haven't done anything, Its the off season and the HSun looking to fill pages. Obvious story I would have thought. Brother of Captain.. Melbourne boy etc..

Be surprised if there was anything in it...

I agree...probably nothing....but maybe someone heard someone who knows someone...lol....maybe no more than a chinese whisper but an interesting idea though. Hes the right size, though needs a few kg. He will have been in the system for 2 years and already up to speed , esp having trained with the likes of Sydney. Its not ridiculously far fetched .

[DeeSpencer 25,678]

I hope we are targeting every good young (and some old) player who are out of contract and even some whom aren't.

I had some mail that Zac struggled with the move to Sydney. Had a girlfriend he didn't want to leave who he hadn't gotten much time with before he was drafted. The mail was that once he played the couple of senior games and as things went on he acclimatised.

To be honest if we got him I'm not sure it would be a huge poaching exercise. I think if he plays games and settles well then he'll sign on at Sydney. It's a great club, we can only hope after this year we'll have closed the gap somewhat. But if he still wants to be in Melbourne (the city) as well as struggles for a game then I really hope he picks Melbourne as his destination.

[Dees2014 2,377]

I wonder the logic behind broadcasting your intentions so early. Seems a bit weird.

It might be as a result of Nathan's negotiations...

[monoccular 17,423]

IF Zac is available and Roos deems him to be the right player for the right role at the right price then I am sure he will make a play for him. He would be made very welcome I am sure. Sounds like he has a great attitude and if anything like his bro would be a great pick up.

[P-man 13,366]

Funny story was talking to a young fella who was traveling up and playing footy up this way. He played Stingrays with Zac.

Apparently he interviewed so well at the draft with all clubs except Collingwood. He was straight up and told them that they were the last club he would want to play for due to their supporters after what they did to this dad couple of years ago, he and the family haven't forgotten about it and were promised by the Collingwood footy club something would be done about these maggots and to this day are still waiting ... Hates them with an absolute passion and he defiantly made sure that they knew about it too.

Wouldn't want to mess with all three Jones brothers now. Apparently Young Zac can seriously throw a few.

Sign him up.

[whatwhat say what 22,741]

I'm hopeful Sydney is just incubating him for us, teaching him good habits before he comes home.

The scum just make stuff up tho - as others have said, no attribution of quotes, just airy-fairy random thoughts.

[Biffen 12,942]

Funny story was talking to a young fella who was traveling up and playing footy up this way. He played Stingrays with Zac.

Apparently he interviewed so well at the draft with all clubs except Collingwood. He was straight up and told them that they were the last club he would want to play for due to their supporters after what they did to this dad couple of years ago, he and the family haven't forgotten about it and were promised by the Collingwood footy club something would be done about these maggots and to this day are still waiting ... Hates them with an absolute passion and he defiantly made sure that they knew about it too.

Wouldn't want to mess with all three Jones brothers now. Apparently Young Zac can seriously throw a few.

Sweet news Dazzle.

Great to see someone with some motivation to succeed.

I often thought Jones might still hold a grudge for that and glad to see Zac is carrying the flame.

If this is true I want him here.

Even if he gets rubbed out for a few .give him a run!

[KingDingAling 3,757]

Given his brother is captain and three time b&f winner, I'd expect Zac to want to be involved.

Nathan Jones is MFC, he has basically been a one man show the past 3 years - honourable mention to Dom Tyson in 2014.

We'll sign this young Jones kid up, it is that simple.

[DeeSpencer 25,678]

Given his brother is captain and three time b&f winner, I'd expect Zac to want to be involved.

Nathan Jones is MFC, he has basically been a one man show the past 3 years - honourable mention to Dom Tyson in 2014.

We'll sign this young Jones kid up, it is that simple.

Except it's not.

Benefits of Melbourne:

- Lives in Melb

- Plays with his brother

- 1 year under Roos before an untried coach

- No guarantees about winning games

Benefits of Sydney

- Success!

- Isn't at a basketcase of a club

- Plays with superstars

- Lives in Bondi

- Coached for the foreseeable future by a Premiership coach

Then there's the matter of the trade. Sydney might still be banned from signing free agents or trading for players. In which case they might scoff at our likely offer (if Zac shows something similar to his 2014 form) of a 2nd round pick (which is hopefully later than earlier in the 20's). They might walk him through to the PSD out of spite and he might then end up at another club. Maybe the saints, where training at Seaford wouldn't be so bad for a Mt Eliza boy.

Edited December 20, 2014 by Georgiou R.R. Martin

[P-man 13,366]

Geeze you're pushing muck uphill when "1 year under Roos before an untried coach" and "No guarantees about winning games" are posed as "benefits".

What about an exciting young list to develop alongside or more opportunity to play early in the career?

If the ban on Sydney isn't repealed for 2016 then that could muddy the waters. But there's little doubt that being able to play with his brother in Melbourne will be massive drawcard that I would suggest could overrule other concerns from Zak's perspective.