Nathan Jones (Australian footballer)
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Jones after a pre-season match in February 2016
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| Full name | Nathan Jones | ||
| Nickname(s) | Jonesy, Chunk | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1988 | ||
| Original team(s) | Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 12, 2005 national draft | ||
| Debut |
Round 17, 2006, Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs, at MCG |
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| Height / weight | 180 cm / 87 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2006– | Melbourne | 223 (105) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Nathan Jones (born 20 January 1988) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the older brother of Sydney player, Zak Jones. He has served as the captain of Melbourne since the 2014 season.
Jones played for the Dandenong Stingrays in the TAC Cup during his junior career and was selected to play for Vic Metro in the 2005 AFL Under 18 Championships. He was named in the Under 18 All Australian team as a follower. He played in the TAC Cup Grand Final for Dandenong in 2005 and collected 36 disposals, however, they were defeated by 15-points to Gippsland Power.
Growing up, he was a St Kilda supporter.
Jones was drafted to Melbourne with their first selection and the 12th overall in the 2005 national draft. He made his debut against the Western Bulldogs in round 17, 2006 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and played the remaining eight games for the season, including the elimination final win against St Kilda and the semi-final loss to Fremantle. After his fourth match, he earned the round 20 Rising Star nomination for his game against the Kangaroos, where he collected 25 disposals. After Melbourne were eliminated from the finals, he played for Melbourne's VFL-affiliate team, Sandringham, and played in their premiership side.
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