Past Michael Jamison

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He's been so good under siege for so long..
That sort of thing, season after season could really do your head in ( i think T-bird thornton suffered a bit from this and i can't say i blame him as we were actually worse as a side in his era ) but Jamo has always held his high and played consistently well nearly every game i ever watched. Unassuming, committed and true blue blood. Well done :thumbsu::thumbsu:
Will he make it to 200 ?
 
Might keep his spot if Rowe has to ruck this week. He looked disinterested coming off after the win and didn't overly celebrate. Maybe some jealousy of Simpson. Has struggled and needs to work hard to get back on track. Confidence is his issue.
 

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TooBlue14 said:
Might keep his spot if Rowe has to ruck this week. He looked disinterested coming off after the win and didn't overly celebrate. Maybe some jealousy of Simpson. Has struggled and needs to work hard to get back on track. Confidence is his issue.
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Think jealousy of Simpson is a bit far-fetched. He likely didn't overly celebrate because he was disappointed with his own performance and felt like he hadn't contributed to the win.
 
Yes you are probably right. I'm not sure on the rules, do 150 gamers get chaired off. He may have known it could be his last game. But maybe now he gets another chance to redeem.
 
I think he's just that kind of guy.

At the season launch, he was made a life member.

His speech was something like 'I can't believe they've kept me around for 10 years'....

He might not think he deserves kudos after 150 games, but us fans know better!

Congrats, Jamo.
 
Well done Jamo. You held us together for a while there like that Elastoplast I reckon you've had surgically added to your shoulders...for a bloke to put his body through a decade like that is all you can ask for.

Will retire with his name on the no. 40 locker down Royal Pde. Not too shabby at all.
 
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I was struck by Jamo's reticence to celebrate his 150th game. As the team ran out the boys were confronted with a banner celebrating his and Kade's achievement. Simmo took his place at the front and I noticed Jamo hanging back amongst a group of players. Why? The coin toss was another chance. I don't think Kade would have objected. Finally the customary chair off the ground after the game. Jamo missed this as well. 150 games is worthy of acknowledgement and I'm not sure what happened yesterday. I'm certain it would have been Jamo's decision but the boys and coaches should have made it a day for Jamo to remember.
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Without trying to take away from Simmo's achievement, I actually think the club handled Jamo's 150th quite poorly and I'm a little disappointed after the way the club has turned things like this around. The build up for the whole week was all about Simmo. The highlights packages, the radio and media work. Jamo barely copped a mention.
Deserves a bloody good send off when he pulls the pin.
 
Anyone know whats happened to Jamo in recent weeks?

He hasn't played VFL the last few weeks nor has he been mentioned on any of the injury lists
 

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Thank you Jamo and all the best for the future! :cry:


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Dear Carlton members and supporters,

It is with a heavy heart that I write to you to announce my retirement from AFL football, effective immediately.

In recent times, I have found it increasingly hard to prepare, both physically and mentally, for the rigours of the sport. Being a representative of our football club demands an individual give nothing short of 100 per cent, and I’ve come to the realisation that I can no longer sustain the intensity required to play AFL.

When you’re in among the day-to-day routine of training, preparing and playing, it’s often difficult to step away and reflect upon all that has happened, but, since I made the decision to retire, I’ve had a chance to recall some of my achievements over my 10-year journey at the Blues. Experiences like going from a rookie-listed player to captaining the team on occasions and my tenure as vice-captain seem surreal, and I thank the Club for allowing me to represent it in those prestigious positions. Life Membership is something that I’m particularly proud of, and I know that inextricable link to the Carlton Football Club is only going to mean more and more as the years pass by.

I’ve been blessed to work with some incredible people who have each had an influence in shaping me into the man I am today. To the men who have served as senior coach throughout my career, Denis Pagan, Brett Ratten, Mick Malthouse, John Barker and Brendon Bolton, I thank you for everything you did for me.

To those assistant coaches that I’ve worked closely with over the years, in particular Gavin Crosisca, Brent Montgomery, Gavin Brown, Rob Wiley and Dale Amos, I thank you for investing the time and effort you have in me. We’ve shared some incredible memories together, and I can’t thank you enough for the support and guidance you have provided.

To the players I’ve run out with, thank you for your unwavering friendship. To know that I have people I can count on long after footy means the world to me. I’d especially like to thank the band of brothers who have lined up in defence with me throughout the years.

To my fiancée Georgie and my family, Jim, Sue, James, Will and Lucia, thank you for always believing in me. You’ve had to endure all of the ups and downs throughout the years, but your patience and unwavering support has kept me going. I couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks also to my manager, Nigel Carmody.

I’m going to miss footy. Knowing I’ll never don the navy blue guernsey again is difficult to process, but I leave with a decade’s worth of memories that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. The thrill of running out onto the MCG in front of 95,000 people is a rush that I know I’ll never be able to replicate, while the feeling after a win, being surrounded by family, teammates and support staff is something that I’ll look back upon fondly and, to a certain extent, wistfully.

The support the Carlton family continues to conjure week after week, year after year, is a true testament to you all. The boys appreciate it so much and, personally, it’s something I’ll never forget. I thank you for all the support and kindness you’ve shown me and I can’t wait to sit with you in the years to come and cheer on future generations of Carlton players.

I hope that I’ve been able to do the guernsey proud.

Yours sincerely,

Michael Jamison

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Aphrodite said:
Thank you Jamo and all the best for the future! :cry:


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Dear Carlton members and supporters,

It is with a heavy heart that I write to you to announce my retirement from AFL football, effective immediately.

In recent times, I have found it increasingly hard to prepare, both physically and mentally, for the rigours of the sport. Being a representative of our football club demands an individual give nothing short of 100 per cent, and I’ve come to the realisation that I can no longer sustain the intensity required to play AFL.

When you’re in among the day-to-day routine of training, preparing and playing, it’s often difficult to step away and reflect upon all that has happened, but, since I made the decision to retire, I’ve had a chance to recall some of my achievements over my 10-year journey at the Blues. Experiences like going from a rookie-listed player to captaining the team on occasions and my tenure as vice-captain seem surreal, and I thank the Club for allowing me to represent it in those prestigious positions. Life Membership is something that I’m particularly proud of, and I know that inextricable link to the Carlton Football Club is only going to mean more and more as the years pass by.

I’ve been blessed to work with some incredible people who have each had an influence in shaping me into the man I am today. To the men who have served as senior coach throughout my career, Denis Pagan, Brett Ratten, Mick Malthouse, John Barker and Brendon Bolton, I thank you for everything you did for me.

To those assistant coaches that I’ve worked closely with over the years, in particular Gavin Crosisca, Brent Montgomery, Gavin Brown, Rob Wiley and Dale Amos, I thank you for investing the time and effort you have in me. We’ve shared some incredible memories together, and I can’t thank you enough for the support and guidance you have provided.

To the players I’ve run out with, thank you for your unwavering friendship. To know that I have people I can count on long after footy means the world to me. I’d especially like to thank the band of brothers who have lined up in defence with me throughout the years.

To my fiancée Georgie and my family, Jim, Sue, James, Will and Lucia, thank you for always believing in me. You’ve had to endure all of the ups and downs throughout the years, but your patience and unwavering support has kept me going. I couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks also to my manager, Nigel Carmody.

I’m going to miss footy. Knowing I’ll never don the navy blue guernsey again is difficult to process, but I leave with a decade’s worth of memories that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. The thrill of running out onto the MCG in front of 95,000 people is a rush that I know I’ll never be able to replicate, while the feeling after a win, being surrounded by family, teammates and support staff is something that I’ll look back upon fondly and, to a certain extent, wistfully.

The support the Carlton family continues to conjure week after week, year after year, is a true testament to you all. The boys appreciate it so much and, personally, it’s something I’ll never forget. I thank you for all the support and kindness you’ve shown me and I can’t wait to sit with you in the years to come and cheer on future generations of Carlton players.

I hope that I’ve been able to do the guernsey proud.

Yours sincerely,

Michael Jamison

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Humble, passionate, thankful and honest.

Very classy, Jamo.

Good luck with life beyond footy.
 
Shame we won't hive him a proper send-off like Walker. But congrats on a great career with the Blues.

I'm going to miss hearing his name. Reminds me of this ad. I hear his name.

'Michael Jamison? As I live and breathe!'

 
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Jamo's story is one of perseverence, from putting in the hard yards at North Ballarat, to then working his way off our rookie list to become one of our more respected players and leaders.
No fuss, no thrills but a bloody legend all the same.
 
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