Cynical?

[Jerry Lundergard 382]

Does Jetta get a game this week if the game wasn't in Darwin?

[PeterJames 46]

Did the same with Wona in 2010.

[Demon_spurs 1,658]

On the same logic, does Bate not get a game because he's got red hair ?

[Jerry Lundergard 382]

Maybe someone who has seen him play in the VFL can tell us if his form is warranted, but I thought the new regime had brought in a culture of earning games. It would be disapponting to me (and possibly to leapfrogged team mates) if a game was handed out as a symbolic gesture.

[felixdacat 459]

Does Jetta get a game this week if the game wasn't in Darwin?

I am confused what symbolism are you referring to.

[Jerry Lundergard 382]

We are playing games up in Darwin and visiting rural indigenous communties during the week in the build up to the game, and we have previously had a strong aboriginal presence in our team with the likes of Jurrah and Davey. This year I was thinking today that we would have none, however, Jetta has been picked. Now I am reading Matt Burgan on the clubs website that the reason Gysberts can't get a game is due to the amount of the season he has missed, yet Jetta gets the nod. I think it is a legitimate question.

[monoccular 16,058]

Does Jetta get a game this week if the game wasn't in Darwin?

?????

Yes he has and it still is in Darwin.

[stranga 328]

Other than maybe gysberts, who deserves a game ahead of jetta anyway?(or who isn't injured). I have no issue.

[Jerry Lundergard 382]

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Yes he has and it still is in Darwin.

Not quite sure what you didn't get. I was asking if I was being cynical by thinking that if this game wasn't being played in Darwin and it was at the MCG or AAMI, would Jetta have been picked?

Some people will get on here and probably label me a racist, or some BS like that, but there wil be many more who will probably be thinking along similar lines.

I wanted to know if anyone thought his VFL form warranted selection?

[daisycutter 28,494]

On the same logic, does Bate not get a game because he's got red hair ?

nah mate, it was the freckles that did it

[Robot Devil 1,895]

Not quite sure what you didn't get. I was asking if I was being cynical by thinking that if this game wasn't being played in Darwin and it was at the MCG or AAMI, would Jetta have been picked?

Some people will get on here and probably label me a racist, or some BS like that, but there wil be many more who will probably be thinking along similar lines.

I wanted to know if anyone thought his VFL form warranted selection?

I get it.. this like a game of Guess Who?

Are you Jason Mifsud?

[Go the Biff 3,131]

We are playing games up in Darwin and visiting rural indigenous communties during the week in the build up to the game, and we have previously had a strong aboriginal presence in our team with the likes of Jurrah and Davey. This year I was thinking today that we would have none, however, Jetta has been picked. Now I am reading Matt Burgan on the clubs website that the reason Gysberts can't get a game is due to the amount of the season he has missed, yet Jetta gets the nod. I think it is a legitimate question.

Jetta ran out the game far better than Gysberts who compounded after a solid first half

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Ummmmmmm, isn't Jetta from WA?

[felixdacat 459]

We are playing games up in Darwin and visiting rural indigenous communties during the week in the build up to the game, and we have previously had a strong aboriginal presence in our team with the likes of Jurrah and Davey. This year I was thinking today that we would have none, however, Jetta has been picked. Now I am reading Matt Burgan on the clubs website that the reason Gysberts can't get a game is due to the amount of the season he has missed, yet Jetta gets the nod. I think it is a legitimate question.

Well Matt Burgen also said match fitness and Neville's versatility also helped in his selection, also that last time they played in Darwin he had a really good game. Jordie is also an emergency so he may still get called up. Nevilles Versiltily as a players holds him in good stead and his defensive skills are more developed then Gysberts. Which is what the coaches are asking for.

My question to you is why does the selection of Jetta over Gysbert immediately bring your train of thought along the line of questioning it did so much so to start a thread saying Neville Jetta was picked because he is Indigenous and we are playing in Darwin where a lot of Indigenous people live.

FInally could it not be that the Selection Committee are more intimately knowledgeable about how each of the players are tracking and select the team that they believe will give them a greater chance of winning.

[felixdacat 459]

Ummmmmmm, isn't Jetta from WA?

Yes he is.

[olisik 4,060]

Lol, this is the type of thread im meant to start

That aside, i think jetta had a good game at casey and with all our injuries and who is actually left that he deserves the call up

I am more suprised that cook isnt in the emergencies

Edited July 19, 2012 by olisik

[machine11 142]

some players seem to come in and out like Dunn and Bate, all year. I'd like to see some o the younger players given a chance.

[Footynut 302]

Fact: Jetta is ready to play after a good showing last week. There are 27 players available for selection at the moment, combined with the fact Neeld is keen to see what Jetta has to offer after not yet having seen him play a game. Hard decisions need to be made at end of this year and he wants to see players who warrant selection.

[Footynut 302]

Lol, this is the type of thread im meant to start

That aside, i think jetta had a good game at casey and with all our injuries and who is actually left that he deserves the call up

I am more suprised that cook isnt in the emergencies

Cook has done nothing to warrant a call up. He is not up to Casey let alone AFL at this point.

[The heart beats true 16,115]

On the same logic, does Bate not get a game because he's got red hair ?

I reckon the club figured that even with a 7:10 start Bater would still get sunburn.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Cook has done nothing to warrant a call up. He is not up to Casey let alone AFL at this point.

I wish they'd give him a game so the "give juice a game" crowd can see he is a long way off it at this stage.

[RalphiusMaximus 5,993]

Does Jetta get a game this week if the game wasn't in Darwin?

No.

He showed glimpses of form at Casey, but it wasn't sustained and his fitness isn't up to par yet. This is premature in my opinion.

[Nasher 33,047]

It sounded warranted - or at least debatable - from the Casey reports. Also given that time is not exactly on his side to prove himself given that he's out of contract this year, I'd expect the coach wants to see if he can play as early as he can. I'm happy with the selection on both those fronts.

As it happens I also think the "aboriginal drawcard" card you're playing is pretty far fetched- firstly Jetta is from WA, and secondly I doubt too many kids really give a toss about seeing him play; he's a no name player in the AFL (ignoring that his surname itself is something of a brand these days, but that has nothing to do with Nev). If it was Liam Jurrah we were playing prematurely you might have a point.

I wouldn't say cynical so much as completely illogical.

[Footynut 302]

No.

He showed glimpses of form at Casey, but it wasn't sustained and his fitness isn't up to par yet. This is premature in my opinion.

Neeld wants to see him play as decisions need to be made.

[cowboy_from_hell 2,390]

Did the same with Wona in 2010.

Please don't mention wona I still miss him. Damn it now I have to you tube Melb vs Freo 2008 again!