AFTER lengthy contract negotiations, Melbourne co-captain Nathan Jones has signed a one-year deal for the 2020 season.

Jones, 31, will play a 15th season for the club after coming to terms with the club.

"Personally, I weighed up a lot, and eventually found some perspective," Jones told the Melbourne website.

"Playing multiple roles all year and having a really injury-interrupted prep before the season, I managed to get through the year.

"I'm very real about where I'm at with my age and form, but ultimately I still feel I have plenty of good footy in me and add value to the club and team when I [play well]. 

"Pre-season will be more important than ever for me, but that challenge really excites me to drive myself, and the group, back to playing like the team we are capable of." 

Jones made his debut in 2006 after being selected with pick 12 in the 2005 NAB AFL Draft.

He has played 286 games all up, and if all goes to plan is on track to reach 300 next year.

A young Nathan Jones in action against North Melbourne in 2006. Picture: AFL Photos

The three-time best and fairest has captained the club since 2014, and played all 22 games in a disappointing season for the club, falling from a preliminary final to 17th.

"Of course, I’m very happy to continue to play for this great club – I plan on playing for as long as I can," Jones said.

"This year was extremely disappointing, the most difficult of my career I would say – we failed under expectation. It was a steep learning curve for everyone involved.

"Even at my age and experience, we were taught many great lessons of what it’ll take to be a great team. The game doesn’t owe you anything."

"For that alone, I see reason for great optimism. We face some challenging times ahead with what it takes to get back to our best, but with that, has presented great opportunity for everyone here."

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