Nathan Jones joins MFC as an Assistant Coach

[Pipefitter 2,150]

I dare say the majority of our premiership squad would credit their professionalism to this guy taking them under his wing when they first entered the club. You can’t put a price on that kind of leadership. Welcome back Captain!

[Garbo 1,519]

15 hours ago, IRW said:

I recall making that observation re Jones back in my Ology days.

Kicking and always something each year..it rarely got acknowledged.

He also tried to carry the whole team on his back for a few seasons there.

Tried a bit too hard sometimes I thought.

There were stories of tension with Jack Viney in the change room and he's no commentator

But still..

You have to love a footballer who surfs rather than plays golf though....hmm that might be a lead to follow up next next year.

I 'm surprised that Nathan came back on board given the Club seemingly begrudged 300 games, made sure he didn't overtake Neeta ( who they gifted a whole season to) and then the coach who  couldn't find him a  spot on the best 22 on G/F day.

Geez, they only had to beat the rabble that is "foot as grey" which is like beating Ivan Lendl at Wimbledon. 

He may put a bit of ginger in the group..can't be bad thing , but not likely to put them in the finals 

 

 

It was our premiership season hardly think it was the time to be gifting games. End of day he wasn’t in the best 22 there should be no grudges there

[Its Time for Another 4,189]

22 hours ago, Its Time for Another said:

A fully restored version of Wim Wenders Paris Texas is being screened at The Classic in Melbourne and The Ritz in Sydney over the next couple of weeks. I'm planning on going tonight. Love that film. And the incredible sound track by Ry Cooder. 

This is without a doubt the most misplaced post I've ever made except for the one quoted above but anyway following on. I went to this last night. Forgot just how good this film is. Can't recommend it highly enough. Incredible script by Sam Shephard. Natasha Kinsky in her absolute prime. OMG. Changed Harry Dean Stanton's career. I think he did Repo Man next. Another classic. 

Edited November 1 by Its Time for Another

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[Adam The God 30,120]

On 31/10/2024 at 15:06, Its Time for Another said:

A fully restored version of Wim Wenders Paris Texas is being screened at The Classic in Melbourne and The Ritz in Sydney over the next couple of weeks. I'm planning on going tonight. Love that film. And the incredible sound track by Ry Cooder. 

Way too slow for me. Great to look at, but a bloody hard watch. We studied it in film school.

[Adam The God 30,120]

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

I'm glad we've got a structure that eases him into the big time coaching ranks. Giving him stoppages is a smart start.

I suspect the soft cap has had something to do with the midfield appointments too, although I could be completely wrong there.

[Its Time for Another 4,189]

Just now, Adam The God said:

Way too slow for me. Great to look at, but a bloody hard watch. We studied it in film school.

The pacing is what I like so much about it. That'll either make it or break it for you. Funny how the memory plays tricks. I thought the cross country walking was a big part of the film but watching it now it was actually quite short. 

[Its Time for Another 4,189]

1 minute ago, Adam The God said:

I'm glad we've got a structure that eases him into the big time coaching ranks. Giving him stoppages is a smart start.

I suspect the soft cap has had something to do with the midfield appointments too, although I could be completely wrong there.

The soft cap still not being restored to pre Covid levels is an absolute shocker by the AFL. There has been plenty of press about the cost to the Assistants of this in terms of workloads and lack of appropriate remuneration. Needs to have been fixed several seasons ago. 

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,600]

5 minutes ago, Its Time for Another said:

The soft cap still not being restored to pre Covid levels is an absolute shocker by the AFL. There has been plenty of press about the cost to the Assistants of this in terms of workloads and lack of appropriate remuneration. Needs to have been fixed several seasons ago. 

Agreed. Wtf are the AFL doing with this. Everything is back to normal and has been for 2.5 - 3 years

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20 hours ago, Garbo said:

It was our premiership season hardly think it was the time to be gifting games. End of day he wasn’t in the best 22 there should be no grudges there

Would have had him sub rather than Jordan

Edited November 1 by Ugottobekidding

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He might be a tactical genius... Soon find out. Every coach starts somewhere 

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[DistrACTION Jackson 8,600]

On 02/11/2024 at 08:37, Ugottobekidding said:

Would have had him sub rather than Jordan

Same… hated that