Liam Jones

[GVGjr]

Much like with Rory Lobb the media speculation is still very strong that we are committing to bring back Liam Jones

If he returns to somewhere near his 2021 form Jones will be a very productive key defender for us capable of playing that critical 1 v 1 key defender spot for us but he's also a capable zone defender.

Being out of football for 12 months given his age is not ideal though.

I'm interested to hear how keen you are to bring back Liam Jones?

[Sedat]

Re: Liam Jones

I am very keen. At his best he is a quality AFL standard key defender, both from a 1-on-1 and a rebound marking perspective. Key defence, especially rebound marking, is an obvious area of weakness on our list. Having said that, we need to walk and chew gum at the same time, so I expect us to continue to bring in quality youth at the draft to address future key defensive needs after Jones retires in 3 or so years time.

We are in the window and Jones will help us to contend if he is 100% fit. I back our club to have done the necessary due diligence on the medical side of things.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Liam Jones

My answer lies between he's a freebie to the 3 year concerns me. It's essentially a 2 year deal spread over 3 so financially it is quite low but it's still a list spot. I'm happy to get him, I think he'll help but that 3rd year? Hmmmm.

[GVGjr]

Re: Liam Jones

My answer lies between he's a freebie to the 3 year concerns me. It's essentially a 2 year deal spread over 3 so financially it is quite low but it's still a list spot. I'm happy to get him, I think he'll help but that 3rd year? Hmmmm.

You could probably move him to the rookie list for the 3rd year if it wasn't working or he was injured.
Not sure the list spot for one year is that much of a stumbling block.

[MrMahatma]

Re: Liam Jones

My answer lies between he's a freebie to the 3 year concerns me. It's essentially a 2 year deal spread over 3 so financially it is quite low but it's still a list spot. I'm happy to get him, I think he'll help but that 3rd year? Hmmmm.

I'm the same. I still think it's worth a shot. The cumulative effect of having him, TOB, Cordy, Keath all on the list... who, really, none of them are getting any better than they are already, and all are likely to find a cliff soon (If Keath hasn't alredy), makes for a fair few potential list cloggers next season.

I really hope it works out with Jones. I gotta say I didn't ever watch too much of him at Carlton cause they were always awful in that time, so outside of the media talking him up, I'm not sure if he's going to make a huge difference.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Liam Jones

Costs nothing, won't command a big salary, fits a position of need - no brainer.

As per above, we need to still look to draft/trade in some younger KPDs.

[F'scary]

Re: Liam Jones

I would re-sign Zaine before hiring Jones.

[F'scary]

Re: Liam Jones

Even though Jones' immune system hasn't been compromised by inadequately tested gene therapies, I don't think this gives him enough of an edge to re-hire him.

[whythelongface]

Re: Liam Jones

I remember the days when he was our whipping boy. Geez times change. Good on him for persevering and Carlton recognising he had something to offer as a defender (was it Ratten?). If he still has that defensive quality that we saw the last couple of years at AFL level then yes happy to have him back. There will be question marks but worth the punt.

[Bornadog]

Re: Liam Jones

2021 highlights - people have forgotten how good he was.

[azabob]

Re: Liam Jones

2021 highlights - people have forgotten how good he was.

We have but that was 2021.

12 months out of the game on the wrong side of 30...

[hujsh]

Re: Liam Jones

Even though Jones' immune system hasn't been compromised by inadequately tested gene therapies, I don't think this gives him enough of an edge to re-hire him.

But what if the Ivermectin gave him horse stamina? (I know it's not just a horse dewormer just having a joke)

[F'scary]

Re: Liam Jones

But what if the Ivermectin gave him horse stamina? (I know it's not just a horse dewormer just having a joke)

It's good enough for Melbourne Cup winners.

[F'scary]

Re: Liam Jones

I remember the days when he was our whipping boy. Geez times change. Good on him for persevering and Carlton recognising he had something to offer as a defender (was it Ratten?). If he still has that defensive quality that we saw the last couple of years at AFL level then yes happy to have him back. There will be question marks but worth the punt.

Isn't the Club also after a new assistant coach? What if Jones signed on, only to find out the Hair Dryer had been rehired too?

[EasternWest]

Re: Liam Jones

Even though Jones' immune system hasn't been compromised by inadequately tested gene therapies, I don't think this gives him enough of an edge to re-hire him.

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