Retired 14. Liam Jones

[Gethelred]

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.

Between you and me, I think they'd be rather content with how things worked out instead, what with getting Caleb Daniel and a flag...

 

[OldBlueFan]

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

Can attest to the severity of this concussion. My sister went down to training weeks after the concussion, Jones was just getting back on the track and afterwards, she got his autograph. He signed Liam Jones 41! When something as deep-seated as the muscle memory of signing your jumper number for, what 5 years(?), is scrambled like that, you know the effects are severe.

So glad he came though it. Well done Liam.

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[ferrisb]

Liam Jones

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Liam Jones

Age

34

Ht

199cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.4

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

2.9

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

134.5

2star

D

7.6

2star

K

6.1

3star

HB

1.4

1star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.4

2star

MG

116.3

2star

D

9.4

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

finished 4th in the Robert Rose Most Courageous Award.

The zero to hero story continues.

Love you Jonesy!

 

[Gethelred]

Jones announces his retirement

Defender Liam Jones announces retirement effective immediately.

www.carltonfc.com.au

A pity.

Thank you, Liam. You turned it completely around, and while it's a shame it's come to this you have been inside the best 5 in your position for the last few years.

 

[dangertroy]

Whoa.

 

[SHOWEY]

Thanks scoop

 

[SHOWEY]

Heartbreaking. Thanks for everything Jonesy

 

[Foucault1989]

Imagine throwing your career away for a harmless vaccine

 

[TD2010]

Far out brussel sprout

 

[Quazza]

do I agree with him? No, not at all

But credit to him for staying true to what he believes.

All the best Liam. You were a fave <3

 

[AndyLucimitis]

If it's for mental health reasons - fair play


If it's because he didn't want to get vaxxed - stupid decision.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

terrible news. Very, very sad to hear that.

Best of luck to Liam and family.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

****ing hell... **** this world. Who would have thought national policy mismanagement would affect our football club (and somehow only our football) but here we are. ****ing hell this is a huge blow.

Poor Jonesy

 

[Mr_Plow]

What a shame, to have fallen victim to rampant misinformation. Oh well, no more distractions this off-season, fast-track Lewis Young

33

Lewis Young

Age

26

Ht

202cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

197.9

3star

D

4.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

1.0

1star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

26.0

1star

D

14.4

4star

K

8.2

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

2.0

4star

MG

181.6

3star

's development to KPD2.

 

[ShanDog]

If it's for the reason everyone thinks it is, then this is stupid and sad.

If it's for something else, then best of luck to him and his family. What a player he turned out to be for us eh?

 

[Gethelred]

If it's for mental health reasons - fair play


If it's because he didn't want to get vaxxed - stupid decision.

Who gives a **** what decision it was for?

It was his.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

do I agree with him? No, not at all

But credit to him for staying true to what he believes.

All the best Liam. You were a fave <3

I reckon there's more to it than just the vaxx issue.

 

[berisha]

Imagine throwing your career away for a harmless vaccine

Courageous and as brave as they come, but never did strike me as the smartest chap going around.

Thanks for your service, reinvented yourself as a player but this is how he'll be remembered.

 

[Revenant1995]

So saaaaaad to see this. Irrespective of circumstances, wishing Liam and family all the best. Could say more...

 

[FRUMPY]

What an idiot (if it's because of the vax)

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[Ruckus]

Well, have to hand it to Liam for so determinedly sticking to his guns given how strongly he must feel about this.

The 'why' I don't necessarily agree with, and we'll most likely never know or understand his personal motivations, but that's that, I suppose.

All the best, Jonesy, and thank you for your years of dedication and service to club and jumper, and to your teammates.

 

[thylacine60]

Imagine throwing your career away for a harmless vaccine

imagine living without the ability to understand anyone other than yourself..........such a tragic limitation to carry and the very essence of selfishness.........

 

[blueblooded]

So so disappointed that it had to be one of our players that took this stand and an important player at that

 

[dangertroy]

Thanks for your service Liam - yours has been one of the really great footy journeys to see over the last few years. I'm fully vaccinated, but I respect your decision - I'm sure you fully understood the ramifications of your choice.