Jones quickly developed a reputation as a dynamic run with player and impressive handballer, racking up an average of over 17 disposals per game for the year.

Jones played in 21 of St Kilda FC's 22 home and away matches in the 2009 AFL Regular Season.

Before the start of the 2010 season Jones changed his number from 38 to 4, which had previously been worn by club legends Barry Breen, Tony Lockett, and Darrel Baldock, amongst others.

The team won 12 of the last 16 matches, including 8 of the last 10 for the regular season, qualifying a creditable 6th for the Finals Series according to the official standings.

He received a best on ground 3 Brownlow medal votes from the field umpires in the Saints Round 20 win over Fremantle.

The only controversy Jones was involved in was in September 2013 at the club's "Mad Monday" players end of season event.

[6] Jones was delisted by St Kilda FC at the end of the 2014 Premiership season with a total of 149 games for his career.

[7] Jones did not continue as a top-up player for Essendon during the 2015 Premiership Season, making his final AFL appearance the Round 23 match for St Kilda FC in 2014.