Jamar said “it felt unreal” to play in a victory such as that, after nine winless rounds.
“We hadn’t won a game all year and to come out and win an arm wrestle like that was just sensational and it was a great feeling,” he said.
“It was a game where the skill levels were reduced - you’ve just got to stick your head over it and get the ball going forward.
“This time we got it forward and had a competitive effort and whether it was on the ground or in the air, our contested possessions were up and our clearances and tackles were up.
“So it was a really hard fought win and for all the hard work we’re doing - it gives you hope.”
Jamar said the other key aspect to the win was the fact it was achieved against the second top team on the ladder - only separated by percentage - entering round 10.
“That gives us confidence - they’re no slouches and although they didn’t have their full side in, we were down some of our key players as well,” he said.
“It was a well fought out win.”
Jamar, who has been the dominant ruckman in the competition this year, in terms of hit outs, had a fine duel against key Essendon duo Paddy Ryder and Tom Bellchambers.
“One of them (Bellchambers) is taller than me and the other (Ryder) can jump higher than me,” he said.
“[Hit outs] are my job and I play the majority in the ruck for the Demons, so I just try and work as hard as I can.”
Jamar said he hadn’t forgotten what winning was like, but he suggested the taste of Melbourne’s round 10 victory was sweeter than he expected.
“You nearly forget what it’s like, but you’re just striving for that winning feeling again,” he said.
“Just because it hasn’t been showing in our results - it doesn’t mean that we haven’t been working hard towards it.
“Everyone showed up to play and it clicked and it was good.”
