Retired 14. Liam Jones

[The Old Dark Navy's]

On the eve of his 150th AFL game, the Liam Jones story is inspiring. What a great guy. Appreciates everything.

It was pretty much done: Jones opens up on renaissance

Liam Jones thought his AFL dream was over. Most in the football world did.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[CJMB]

Explosive Animal

 

[Zuribagger]

Flies like an eagle, fast as a tiger, used to be a dog, a giant of the backline you can’t get past...
Most importantly he’s a blue eagle tiger ex- dog giant legend.

 

[Arr0w]

Really admire the journey Liam has been on. From showing some amazing athleticism early in his career as a forward, to struggling to cement a spot, to embracing a change to the backline and now one of the best defenders in the game and a leader of our group, inspiring

Who said Carlton can't develop players. But all credit to Liam, this is the perfect example of elite sports being above the shoulders, a powerful mindset to achieve the best of one's self

Strangely, Liam was effectively traded for Caleb Daniel, both clubs have done well

Go hard Liam, enjoy!!

 

[bleednavyblue]

Sheer Determination to prove the doubters wrong. I admit i had written him off, glad he proved me and i assume others wrong. Has turned himself into a lynchpin in our defence.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Good.

 

[Sharks On A Plane]

Just love watching this guy play footy. Is such an incredible defender when he’s on his game. Congrats Liam

 

[Burgers45]

Has had his brainfades at times, but when he is "on" he is impassable in our defence & his positives outweigh his negatives, and has been a valuable member of our defence. Congrats on your 150 Liam, well done.

 

[JustaBattler]

I embrace his brain farts- because the rest of his game is the other 90% - plays the game like a true sportsman hard, fair and fearless.

 

[SammaGilberto]

Reading this thread with hindsight is a funny thing, will never forget being at that one point win against the Giants in his first AFL game for us as a key defender, got to every contest! Hope he has a cracker 150th!

 

[Sector 7G]

Was at the 2s game vs Sandy. Bruce had been dropped to find some confidence. Jones destroyed him. Bruce couldn’t get a touch. Jones marked or spoiled everything. Most dominant game I have ever seen a defender play. He was awesome.

Was the day I thought their might be something to the crazy move down back.

Jones positive attitude when he had been told his papers were stamped is so inspiring.

 

[Lace_Out]

Plays the game like we would if we could zoom into the telly and control him. Has a huge heart.

We're lucky to have him.

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[Dramoth]

For a guy who 5 years ago, when most people had written him off, to rediscover himself as a defender and push himself to become one of the leagues premier intercept defenders is amazing.

 

[I AM CARLTON]

Two words: EXPLOSIVE ANIMAL

 

[RAPPA]

Well done, Liam. A phenomenal 180 in his career.

 

[Gethelred]

Flies like an eagle, fast as a tiger, used to be a dog but now he’s a giant you can’t get past...
Most importantly he’s a blue eagle tiger ex- dog giant legend.

I don't know who's more confused, him or me...

 

[SurreyBlue]

I can’t believe he’s actually reached here.

 

[Gethelred]

Well done, Liam. Not many people would have the resilience or the heart to take the criticism on the chin and find a way to make it work the way you have.

To anyone who ever struggled to improve, you serve as an inspiration.

 

[Dramoth]

I don't know who's more confused, him or me...

Drink tequila... if you're confused... after a couple of tequila's who cares!

 

[chelseacarlton]

Liam is a Carlton football club player.
Amongst the greatest stories in the AFL in the last 20 years, I’m very happy and proud to cheer him on every time our club enters the field of battle and that punch versus hawthorn a few years back gave us our first win against them in nigh on decades, one of our longest droughts ever.

 

[TENACIOUS]

Congratulations Liam...
Great bloke, great story and great CFC defender

You EXPLOSIVE ANIMAL

 

[thylacine60]

I can’t believe he’s actually reached here.

I can't believe he was still there at our pick............

 

[Cripps2Walsh]

You can't hate this fella, as humble and hardworking as they get.

Congrats on the 150, Liam.

 

[Aphrodite]

It was 'D Day': When concussion nearly ended Jones' dream

It was a very real possibility that a concussion would end Liam Jones' career.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[onesilop]

I find it ironic that to be at the top line of premiership threat the doggies need a dynamic back man who can take the really big guys.

They would love to have Jones right now, it is a good lesson in not writing someone off too soon.

Love watching Jones play.