In my mind, Jack is the best player we've had in a Melbourne jumper in a very long time. If anything, he's still somewhat underrated because his career with us has been almost a given and his personal trajectory steady and predictable. There was something so Brownlow about him from the moment he arrived (the biggest issue now is he'll be competing with Oliver). If he had done so with a different name through proper draft channels or a trade we wouldn't stop talking him up. He's already the driving force of this club - just watch him leading from the front every time the game is on the line or we need a lift - digging in deeper for the crucial clearances. I'm certain we got him for an absolute bargain - his loyalty keeping his price down without being tested on the open market. 

 

BUMP!

Edit: Sorry if bumping this thread has you thinking Jack has signed a new contract.  Almost better. 

Nathan Jones anoints Jack as our next Captain!  http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/nathan-jones-says-jack-viney-will-be-the-next-melbourne-captain/news-story/b552d255ab4f756475f02935733d0921  Tho I doubt it will be anytime soon: “I don’t think there is any real doubt about that (next captain) ... he plays the game exactly how you’d want a leader to play the game,” Jones said.

Glad Jones will hold on to captaincy for now and let Jack grow.

On track to following in his father's footsteps.  Then hopefully exceed them with a Premiership

Edited August 7, 20169 yr by Lucifer's Hero

4 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Nathan Jones annoints Jack as our next Captain!  http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/nathan-jones-says-jack-viney-will-be-the-next-melbourne-captain/news-story/b552d255ab4f756475f02935733d0921  Tho I doubt it will be anytime soon: “I don’t think there is any real doubt about that (next captain) ... he plays the game exactly how you’d want a leader to play the game,” Jones said.

Following in his father's footsteps...but not yet

Nothing is surer.   Born to lead the Melbourne Football Club.

Jonesy will skipper for another couple of years before JV takes over -   yesterday might have been the best captains game he has ever played.

Idea for Mods: Add the date of the thread creation with the list of threads in the forum. 

I thought Jack had just signed a 4 year deal.

Edited August 7, 20169 yr by johndemons

1 minute ago, johndemons said:

Idea for Mods: Add the date of the thread creation with the list of threads in the forum. 

I thought Jack had just signed a 4 year deal.

Sorry, didn't know where to put it or to start a new thread.  Maybe the mods can move it.

The young man nominated by Joel Selwood as the hardest and most relentless he has ever played against.