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Jones should relinquish captaincy now - Tex did.

samcantstandya
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If Jones cares about the club he'd step down and concentrate on his game. Not sure he will - he might need a tap on the shoulder. He can't be captain in 2020.

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    Agree, however doubt he will. He wouldn’t even sign for 260K. Then comes out to the media to talk about how he considered leaving the Dees...

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    I don't think Jones is that proud, stupid or arrogant to know he won't be captain next year. 

    Making a big song and dance about him giving it up only creates a negative news story. 

    They can have that story in November when they are back in training, or when it comes to appoint the next captain or captains they can do it then. Gawn, Viney and anyone else who wants to be captain can come out and earn it as well.

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    Jeebus, it’s not a race.

    And I suggest if we’re looking for role-models for how to run a club, Adelaide should be close to last on that list.

     

     

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    Jesus there have been some rippers on Nathan Jones lately, just a few point out a couple:

    - Shouldn't be on a family holidays, instead at home curled up watching every minute of every finals.

    - Deserves to take a pay cut because he is selfish

    - Needs to be delisted

    - Needs to retire

    -  Shouldn't be captain of the club because he doesn't even care..

    Only at Melbourne do we absolutely tear strips of a club champion and heart and soul player ?‍♂️

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    41 minutes ago, samcantstandya said:

    If Jones cares about the club

    2019 your first year following the Dees mate?

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    8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Jesus there have been some rippers on Nathan Jones lately, just a few point out a couple:

    - Shouldn't be on a family holidays, instead at home curled up watching every minute of every finals.

    - Deserves to take a pay cut because he is selfish

    - Needs to be delisted

    - Needs to retire

    -  Shouldn't be captain of the club because he doesn't even care..

    Only at Melbourne do we absolutely tear strips of a club champion and heart and soul player ?‍♂️

    Dazzle, you forgot the bit about Sydney getting the better brother

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    9 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    2019 your first year following the Dees mate?

    Condescending dig. Not appreciated. If u don't agree fine but don't insult fellow supporters. PS I'm not ur mate!

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    2 minutes ago, samcantstandya said:

    Condescending dig. Not appreciated. If u don't agree fine but don't insult fellow supporters. PS I'm not ur mate!

    That comment you made would be more of an insult to Nathan Jones if anything.

    Fancy questioning one of our most loyal player we've ever had on whether he actually cares about this footy club!

    Good [censored] grief..

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    23 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Jesus there have been some rippers on Nathan Jones lately, just a few point out a couple:

    - Shouldn't be on a family holidays, instead at home curled up watching every minute of every finals.

    - Deserves to take a pay cut because he is selfish

    - Needs to be delisted

    - Needs to retire

    -  Shouldn't be captain of the club because he doesn't even care..

    Only at Melbourne do we absolutely tear strips of a club champion and heart and soul player ?‍♂️

    Maybe not only the club needs to improve its culture, some supporters could do with culture improvement as well.

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    7 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Maybe not only the club needs to improve its culture, some supporters could do with culture improvement as well.

    As a paying member I find this offensive. Culture on field will bring culture off field.

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    36 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Jesus there have been some rippers on Nathan Jones lately, just a few point out a couple:

    - Shouldn't be on a family holidays, instead at home curled up watching every minute of every finals.

    - Deserves to take a pay cut because he is selfish

    - Needs to be delisted

    - Needs to retire

    -  Shouldn't be captain of the club because he doesn't even care..

    Only at Melbourne do we absolutely tear strips of a club champion and heart and soul player ?‍♂️

    Agree

    its a disgrace they way some of these supposed supporters carry on. 

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    1 hour ago, samcantstandya said:

    If Jones cares about the club

     

    17 minutes ago, samcantstandya said:

    Condescending dig.

    Yep.

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    42 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Jesus there have been some rippers on Nathan Jones lately, just a few point out a couple:

    - Shouldn't be on a family holidays, instead at home curled up watching every minute of every finals.

    - Deserves to take a pay cut because he is selfish

    - Needs to be delisted

    - Needs to retire

    -  Shouldn't be captain of the club because he doesn't even care..

    Only at Melbourne do we absolutely tear strips of a club champion and heart and soul player ?‍♂️

    I guess we can only rip in to Jones on the match day threads hey dazzle?

     

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    21 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    That comment you made would be more of an insult to Nathan Jones if anything.

    Fancy questioning one of our most loyal player we've ever had on whether he actually cares about this footy club!

    Good [censored] grief..

    Pot, Kettle

     

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    Surely with all the dumb things the club has done in the past and by going backwards this year. Goodwin would not consider Jones and possibly Viney.

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    6 minutes ago, Deeminion said:

    I guess we can only rip in to Jones on the match day threads hey dazzle?

     

    Welcome to demonland mate.

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    Giving up the Captaincy should have been part of his new contract. Let him give it away with dignity.

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    11 minutes ago, Deeminion said:

    I guess we can only rip in to Jones on the match day threads hey dazzle?

     

    Oh absolutely I have said some things in the heat of the moment. Who hasn't? I am also the first to put my hand up 24 hours later and admit that some of the stuff I say was uncalled for. 

    If you want my honest opinion on Jones, I think off his own bat he will relinquish the captaincy once he gets back to Melbourne. I think with a full side next year cherry ripe he will probably get to 300 game mark then slowly eased out in the same way as Bernie Vince. I also think Viney should join him and give up the captaincy and focus on getting his body right.

     

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    Please do not compare Nathan Jones with that 'Tex' Walker dufus. Announcing the Captain/s will come in due time. The dust hasn't settled on this year yet.

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    Regardless of how you feel about him as a player or captain there is no need to denigrate him, sure you can criticise him for a bad game but for some posters to suggest he is selfish or doesn't care about the club is just way over the top. 

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    Jones stepping down from captain cannot come soon enough. He has been a momentum killer for near a decade. I have been very critical of his style of play and leadership since the Neeld days. Appears to play a very self satisfied game that does not care if we win or lose just as long as he gets his 20 odd possessions and a goal or two. 

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    Yeah let's follow Adelaide's terrific example of leadership

    Maybe listen to commentary of the Prelim loss to WC while blind-folded on a bus too?

    FMD

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