Mark Jamar - Farewell and thanks Russian!

[Topkent]

Not for me he's not. Tom McDonald for mine. Say what you want about his disposal but if he went down we would be ******. The guy has the speed and endurance to go with guys like the Riewoldt's and Franklin who when up and running burn most defenders. Not sure if Chip can shut these types of players down like he did once upon a time now. Tommy Mac is irreplaceable IMO.

And as hard as it is for me to admit, Dawes probably second most valuable. We bring a totally different attitude with him in the side.

I think you could equally argue the case for Jones, Jamar Dawes and Mcdonald , Dont know if one is more important than the other

 

[Blackas87]

I think you could equally argue the case for Jones, Jamar Dawes and Mcdonald , Dont know if one is more important than the other

I think I made bad choice of using MVP in this thread, its not supposed to be about who is the most important player, but just how good Jamar has been for us since his return and how its affected the team.

 

[Topkent]

I think I made bad choice of using MVP in this thread, its not supposed to be about who is the most important player, but just how good Jamar has been for us since his return and how its affected the team.

His impact has been substantial someone above mentioned his ruckwork is better than his AA year and I think I agree, He doesnt have Moloney to hit it down to he is working Vince, Jones, Cross, Tyson, Viney etc

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

You might want to change that signature now

Shame the bet was goals and not importance , I'm still a chance!

Would be a tragedy if you lost, infact i probably couldnt let you do it (Dawes with a cross through him and not wanted) lol, u would look like the harshest supporter ever

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Shame the bet was goals and not importance , I'm still a chance!

Would be a tragedy if you lost, infact i probably couldnt let you do it (Dawes with a cross through him and not wanted) lol, u would look like the harshest supporter ever

If he can't kick 14 from another 12ish games he probably deserves it

 

[Captain Jack]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-09-11/jamars-time-at-melbourne-comes-to-an-end

The Big Russian has finished up at Melbourne. He was a loyal servant.

Long may we recall the telepathy between he and Moloney in 2010. Good times.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

One of the more underrated All-Australians IMO. Vale.

 

[Sprout]

Thanks Russian. All the best.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

I don't understand the purpose of delisting veteran players that can still compete at AFL level - unless they're not keen on spending the next year in the VFL. Fair enough if you want to play youngsters ahead of them, but delisting them altogether just makes zero sense unless you have x amount of top ~40 draft picks/potential free agents/trades and x-y (where y equals number of veterans) list spaces remaining.

 

[RandB]

Thanks for your loyal service over the years Russian. You got us through some time times with very little support.

Good luck for the future.

 

[DemonJim]

Thanks big Russian! All the best big fella.

 

[PerfectFooty]

This is absolutely disgusting! The man had been at the club for 14 years and the club could not even bother giving him a farewell. You are a joke Melbourne, A joke!

Thank you Russian for everything you gave the club, during your all Australian years i took great pride in watching you. Loyal to club always, thanks for your contribution.

If the club has any brains they should keep the Russian around if he wants too

 

[booshboy]

Well I sure hope Maxxy doesn't do another knee...thanks for everything Russian!

 

[The Dr]

The right call imo - but really disappointed we didn't give him a farewell game. It wasn't like he was stinking it up at VFL level either.

Well played, Russian. You got the most out of yourself.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Great job Russian!

 

[givemethecure]

I reckon Crossy got a farewell because he was still playing well... Have a feeling Roos wasn't being overly sentimental (a little bit sentimental but not a lot) in playing him - he did end up with 64 touches in his final two games. Hard to see Jamar having similar impact while Gawn is doing his job so well, hence* not getting a final run.

Edit: well done Mark and all that.

*Never, ever hence why. Ever. Stop using why after hence.

 

[Darksidepoints]

Russian had an awesome year in 2010. Was a monster in the ruck.

Good bloke too.

Cheers Russian.

 

[Sam95]

Really nice guy, good luck for the future

 

[ponsdale]

Loved his work in 2009, 2010 and even into 2011. A great servant of the club.

Enjoy the next phase, Russian.

 

[Bartram_Class]

The end comes quick.

They must have a lot of faith in Pencil.

 

[Toump Ass]

One of my favourites. Very sad to see him go.

From what I understand he was doing a lot of coaching work with our Rucks, hopefully he's enjoyed seeing Gawn flourish if that's the case.

Hopefully he sticks around at the club, anyone who stuck by the Dees while Neeld & Cuddles were around deserves to be looked after by the club.

 

[dee_mac]

I'll always remember seeing him in the hawthorn maccas at about 3am smashing 4 large big Mac meals circa 2009. Top stuff Russian. Made my night

 

[Bluelegs]

I don't understand the purpose of delisting veteran players that can still compete at AFL level - unless they're not keen on spending the next year in the VFL. Fair enough if you want to play youngsters ahead of them, but delisting them altogether just makes zero sense unless you have x amount of top ~40 draft picks/potential free agents/trades and x-y (where y equals number of veterans) list spaces remaining.

Cap space, list space, etc.

Upgrading two rookies can make it difficult too. Plus we need to draft at least 3 players.

 

[Tulip]

After Roos actually responded to my email re. Cross last week, I'm trying very hard to be level headed and not criticise the football club.

Its proving to be very difficult right now...

Well done on a great career, Rush. One of my favourites for years.

 

[Bluelegs]

After Roos actually responded to my email re. Cross last week, I'm trying very hard to be level headed and not criticise the football club.

Its proving to be very difficult right now...

Well done on a great career, Rush. One of my favourites for years.

Care to elaborate?