Past #21: Corey Jones - drafted w/ #60 in '00 ND - retired during '10 season - thanks CJ

[Hunters Host #3]

Speaking of McDonald... anyone think he's got another year or two in him?

Says a lot about McDonald to ask CJ to join him. He could have easily been swept up in the moment and gone alone.

He would be able to go on another year, he still provides them with good ball winning and tackling ability.

Did anyone else enjoy the contest between Spitta and McDonald? Chadwiko would have noticed _ Swallow can go into 2011 as a certified A-Grader.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Class all round, by both players, clubs and sets of supporters at the end. It reminded me of when Arch walked off at Footy Park in his swansong, without the abuse, verbal stoushes and spit prior. Congrats to CJ and Junior McDonald.

 

[toepoker]

Call me a sentimental old fool, but I love that sort of thing. Corey Jones handled that exactly the way I would've expected him to handle it - humbly. Don't know him personally, but I reckon he'd be an A-grade bloke.

 

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

Speaking of McDonald... anyone think he's got another year or two in him?

Probably after looking at him today.

What chances of an assistant gig in 2011? Has he got the 'brain'?

 

[Twinkletoes]

Probably after looking at him today.

What chances of an assistant gig in 2011? Has he got the 'brain'?

He has, and he's also a Ballarat boy. Not a bad link.

 

[RoyalBlue]

Did anyone else think, "Geez, he could play another year..."?

I was a bit
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when he was walking off.

 

[Devil Fish]

Great send-off for CJ last night & even better that he was a solid contributor on the night.

Thank you CJ for all the great memories you provided. there is no doubt you were in our best 5 players there for 2-3 seasons & the number of mercurial goals you snagged over that time was a pleasure to watch.

I just wonder if CJ had been rested in mid-2007 when he injured his foot, whether he wouldn't have suffered such a blow to his confidence over the 2nd half of 2007 & perhaps had come back in 2008 in a positive frame of mind & continued on his terrific career.............. Who knows?

 

[Surkin]

Absolute class act by Corey and just fantastic the way your club handled the entire night.

It was a great match to watch, unfortunate that we couldn't get the win, but I reckon it is going to be the start of a great rivalry. You guys seem to have the wood over us at the moment, hopefully we can change that around in the future because I reckon we will be playing some big games against you.

 

[Nudz]

Definately looked like he was enjoying himself out there.

 

[Contra Mundum]

He was a great servant to the club and a great clubman. He did not spit the dummy when Brad told him he probably would not get a game in the seniors but he could have a role developing our kids. That gesture from McDonald to ask, and for Corey to refuse, was one of the greatest acts of humility and sportsmanship I have seen. All Class

The game was just flat out fun all round!

 

[The Other Dean]

Did anyone else think, "Geez, he could play another year..."?

I was a bit
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when he was walking off.

I was more like "Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah...."




(Kidding. Thought he was good yesterday. Really stepped up and showed his worth when the game was in the balance. Love ya work, CJ. Cheers for the memories. )

 

[robaba]

Corey like Harris have shown their true class and this will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives. Must be something to do with being country boys. Well brought up , humble and likeable.

 

[kanga_membership]

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[Quivorir]

Oh man nice, good luck to everyone here if they chose to bid.

 

[Twinkletoes]

If they picked Caro for the opposition I imagine we'd see a line a mile long, blank cheques in hand, for the priviledge.

Good luck to those who do bid (and play).

 

[jezaroo]

WIN News just reported that Corey pulled the boots on for Wycheproof on the weekend and his stats were;

50 Possessions

11 Goals 6 Behinds

and played in the midfield

 

[spurs]

rubbish effort from Corey

 

[gokangas]

In the Hun this morning. Luv Corey.

 

[bellzy]

Subbed at half time apparently.

 

[Booze Nasty]

Was a class above all season in the VFL. Was knocking down the door but younger, higher draft picks preferred.

 

[Zondor]

Was a class above all season in the VFL. Was knocking down the door but younger, higher draft picks preferred.

Yeah so he retired and we decided to trade in McKinley to replace him. Masterstroke I say. :stern look

 

[Dan]

I wonder of GC/GWS will take any notice

 

[mark73]

I wonder of GC/GWS will take any notice

I doubt he'd be interested even if they were.

 

[Tas]

Corey like a number of our forwards was a guy who could play great one week and not so great the next week. He would have been a handy servant, like Harding, but not for very long. It is more important we learn to work with guys who will be here long-term, or hope to be here long-term.

 

[Benno_900]

Yeah, like McKinley.