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2016 Player Review - # 2 Nathan Jones

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The tough club leader returned from neck surgery at the end of last season to play in every game this year and record a career high 617 disposals. He has been rock steady for over a decade and with the club poised for bigger and better things, some finals success over the coming seasons will be a most deserving way to cap off a great career for one of the club's most loyal sons.

Games MFC 2016 22

Career Total 223

Goals MFC 2016 10

Career Total 105

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 399 votes (Runner up club champion Sid Anderson Memorial Trophy)

Brownlow Medal 11 votes

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We just need him to lure his young brother Zac across from Sydney.

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12 hours ago, AngryAtCasey said:

IMO has become the clubs best midfielder and arguably player in the last 20 years.

Agree AAC

Many people won't agree as they won't realise he played out of position all year for team balance. While he is not C Judd his contribution this year was excellent IMO.

received the 2nd most Brownlow votes for the club, and finished 2nd in the B&F (My memory is a little hazy this morning haha). Excellent contribution from the captain.

I hope he continues to drive the standards and bring on a bigger and better 2017

 

PS: had a giggle at myself as the summary of his year is in the op

 

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Jones has been nothing short of sensational the past few seasons. He could walk away from the game now and still go down as a club great. He might join the 300 game club if he can stay fit and we can play a few years of finals. What a champion!

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4 hours ago, CBDees said:

We just need him to lure his young brother Zac across from Sydney.

Only if the price was right.  We do have several like him.

Nate has once again proven himself as a courageous, reliable though not flashy leader of the club.

Well done....looking forward to 2017.

 

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A tireless worker. Not always the most adroit  but never gives up.   Seldom has colours lowered.

Hopefully the success he's dedicated himself to comes his/our way.

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I thought he had a pretty good year, but not a great one. You could never question his effort, but there is no way he should have finished ahead of Gawn in the B&F.

Hopefully he spends the summer working on taking a quick kick forward as a first option, rather than handballing backwards and sideways to a player in a worse position. He is a much better field kick than he gets credit for, and his forwards will appreciate him more for doing so.

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