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Whats the reward for knocking off the AFL premiers for the first time in a decade?A couple of quiet beers and enjoying the moment for 24 hours, says Melbourne captain Nathan Jones.The buzz - and any hangovers - from the Demons stirring win over Hawthorn on Saturday might have worn off but Jones hopes there are longer-lasting benefits from their 29-point upset.After all, this wasnt any old win.Not since 2006 had the Demons beaten Hawthorn.And not since that same year had Melbourne beaten the premiers from the previous year.Not a single player in Paul Roos team had achieved either feat in Melbourne jumper.Long-time servant Jones has had to wait 220 matches to do it.He hopes the younger players can take plenty out of the drought-breaking success.It was a huge step in the right direction and probably a pretty significant one on our journey, he said on Monday.Its very promising.For Roos, there was a different reward.To see the smile on Nathan Jones face, Jack Watts, the guys that have toiled so long without much reward, he told radio station 3AW.Jones says two things will round off the Demons best season in a decade.The first is sustaining the momentum into 2017 during season-ending matches with Port Adelaide, Carlton and Geelong.Coming off two wins in the row (weve got) to try and drive our performances for the rest of the season, he said.Weve got three games left and a lot can be achieved in time to propel us forward for the short-term and the long-term.The second is keeping the band together, and signing up the clubs highest-profile out-of-contract pair Tom and Oscar McDonald.Jones said he envisioned their signatures on new deals sooner rather than later.I dont have any worries (Tom) wont re-sign, he said.Hes just going through and doing his due diligence as the club would be.Id expect something to be announced hopefully in the short term.Both Tom and Oscar are key players for us and it showed on the weekend, with them playing well they could form the key figures in our back line for the next eight or ten years. 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I dont know, but Im just thankful that the team believes in me and that gives me confidence in myself.Turning 45 next week, Gordon battled back issues throughout the latter stages of his career, which had appeared to end after the 2015 season with 93 wins in 797 starts. He said he certainly felt it Monday and Tuesday after a 13th-place finish at Indianapolis.I fought threw it the last few years, said Gordon, an equity owner in Hendrick who feels the time in the car can help him in his new advisory role. I can fight through it longer if I have to. I prefer not to. I am looking at this as a very temporary thing. ... I wish Dale a speedy recovery. Id like him to be back in the car.But at the same time if hes not, I feel like each time Im in the car Ill be more confident and comfortable to get better results.Gordon would make his 800th start next week -- if he races -- at Watkins Glen. The series then has a week off before races Bristol, Michigan, Darlington and Richmond close out the regular season before the 10-week Chase, and Gordon refused to speculate on whether the schedule will impact the decision on Earnhardts return.Thats a question for Dale and a podcast, Gordon said.On The Dale Jr. Download podcast on his internet radio network, Earnhardt said Monday that he would see doctors soon and have another update this Monday.ddddddddddddThere are certain things that you can race through, but one of the things that you cannot race through is concussion-like symptoms, Earnhardt said. The balance deal is a critical part of being able to drive a race car. This process is going to take a little bit longer. ... Im not going to go against that [doctors] advice no matter what. I cant play around at this age. And with my history, I definitely dont need to get cute.Earnhardts team is still eligible for the owners title through points (and any future wins) earned by substitute drivers. Gordon said that could play a role on who gets behind the wheel if Earnhardt cant return. He said there is no pressure from HMS on Earnhardt to return before he feels comfortable returning.I wouldnt be here in Pocono if I wasnt committed to being there for Hendrick and this team in any way that would need me, Gordon said. There is a balance in trying to make this transition. ... Theres the side of who is the best person to be in the car to get the most points and then there is the sponsorship side of it as well.So far, from what Rick [Hendrick] is telling me, that seems to be me.Gordon has talked with Earnhardt, who has done his best to stay as engaged as possible.He likes to FaceTime, Gordon said. It seems like he is always on the treadmill every time I see him or talk to him. But hes just real interested in what were up to and hows it going and things were working on.Earnhardt, on the podcast Monday, said he misses the interaction with his team.I miss the people more than the driving, to be honest with you, Earnhardt said. The friendships and the relationships that you have at the race track are more valuable, to me, than anything. ' ' '