thought he showed some real signs roday. how about the way he put those saints players on there ass then went back with the flight of the ball and put his body on the line which resulted in a goal. i think people forget this bloke hasn't done a full pre season for 2 years and it makes a BIG difference just ask steven motlop who is now showing benefits of what a full pre season can do to you.

hope he stays in the steam for the reast of the year. should give him confidence going into next year.

i also think Neeld is a big fan of this bloke too.

I love Neville Jetta. Gutsy and HAS A CRACK. Also has the pace to get himself out of trouble and can operate in a phonebox.

Kicking has improved, still a little way to go.

With a few games in a row, could become a regular up forward or around the wing.

He's like a Jamie Bennell if Jamie Bennell was not a massive fairy.

Nev is a perfect small forward in the Mosquito fleet mode. They are critical when the forward line is wide open. Not convinced about his ability in the packs and at the feet of the tall forwards.

Edited August 11, 201213 yr by PaulRB

I have been wondering for a long time what this guy offers, I think he showed a little today, especially early

He's like a Jamie Bennell if Jamie Bennell was not a massive fairy.

Quotable quotes.

There is something I love about Jetta.

He has something we lack. Attitude? Hardness?

Who knows, but it's great to see.

Not the most talented small forward going around, but he works hard and kudos for standing under packs and running with the flight of the ball, after spending a whole year out injured.

The most encouraging game I've seen from him. Seems to have shed some callowness.

Stays if Neeld wants him. Goes if he doesn't.

Loved the sacrificial tap forward running back with the flight of the ball in the final quarter which resulted in a goal, very courageous when he knew it was going to hurt.

Edited August 11, 201213 yr by Grapeviney

Stays if Neeld wants him. Goes if he doesn't.

Really?? you reckon???

Anyway....our Jetta came to us as a midfielder, not a small forward....he is great in packs...like someone else said can operate in a phone booth...has a great side step.

If he can get a whole season without a major injury we would see how good he can be.

Loved the sacrificial tap forward running back with the flight of the ball in the final quarter which resulted in a goal, very courageous when he knew it was going to hurt.

Career turning point.

As I said earlier in the year, Nev is the kind of player Neeld will love, if only he can get fit and get on the park to show it. I think he earned a lot of points with the coaching staff today. Still needs to get more of the ball, but that will come with improved fitness. His hardness and courage set the example for a lot of his teammates.

I must have been at a totally different game.

Last quarter was bearable. First 3 quarters lacked a lot of heart.

I'm a bit of a fan - has some serious footy smarts, quite a few tricks and is hard at the footy.

He'll not think twice about tackling Ben McKevoy or Ko-shyte-ski with good effect.

He kicks the ball cleverly but not too far at all - 40m would be his max.

He's quick thinking but not quick over the ground IMO

He's never done a preseason, so I'd like to see if one could get him more into the game.

Considering that Wonnamerri (spelling?) quit, Jurrah has been injured and out of form all year, Clark is gone for the season and anyone else who could be a crumbing forward on our list either woefully out of form or injured I think Nev is a pretty safe player on our list.

Nev has flown under the radar since injured but he did some quality stuff in the Bailey years.

If he can get a whole season without a major injury we would see how good he can be.

If Neeld doesn't like him, we'll get to see how good he can be ... playing for someone else.

I respect Neville Jetta and hope he stays.

I don't respect Brent (hands on the hips) Moloney and hope he goes. He can take Col with him.

If Neeld doesn't like him, we'll get to see how good he can be ... playing for someone else.

I love Neville Jetta. Gutsy and HAS A CRACK. Also has the pace to get himself out of trouble and can operate in a phonebox.

Kicking has improved, still a little way to go.

With a few games in a row, could become a regular up forward or around the wing.

He's like a Jamie Bennell if Jamie Bennell was not a massive fairy.

Classic. Great post. Haha.

Great game, one of his best, if not his best.

Left a few other players for dead in terms of workrate and courage.

I have been wondering for a long time what this guy offers, I think he showed a little today, especially early

For me it's never been a question of what he offers. He offers guts, aggression and hard work. The question's always been is having better than most G&D, but without speed, size or class, enough?

I think that it is, at least in the current climate.

thought he showed some real signs roday. how about the way he put those saints players on there ass then went back with the flight of the ball and put his body on the line which resulted in a goal. i think people forget this bloke hasn't done a full pre season for 2 years and it makes a BIG difference just ask steven motlop who is now showing benefits of what a full pre season can do to you.

hope he stays in the steam for the reast of the year. should give him confidence going into next year.

i also think Neeld is a big fan of this bloke too.

So am I, & have been all along.

I like his Honest straight ahead no frills game. a player who will be built on guts & hard work to enable his inner natural talents to eventually shine through. He has instinct. Intuition, call it what you will. Anticipation. This will grow & show as his confidence grows.

He's not a faint heart of a lad, who wither in the heat.

Will get better with a few games under his belt, I thought he looked ok today and a bit of fitness should get him a few more possessions. Neeld said the other week he likes Nev so he'll be a stayer.

So am I, & have been all along.

I like his Honest straight ahead no frills game. a player who will be built on guts & hard work to enable his inner natural talents to eventually shine through. He has instinct. Intuition, call it what you will. Anticipation. This will grow & show as his confidence grows.

He's not a faint heart of a lad, who wither in the heat.

More like him and Tapscott and they will be stepping out of the way .

I think Nev may be a victim of other peoples' expectations to some extent. A lot of people look at him and see a small aboriginal player, so they expect lightning speed, flashy skills and the odd freakish moment. That's just not the sort of player he is. He's a hard, tough, courageous combatant who will fight for the contested ball and do well in traffic. He is more like Brett Kirk than Cyril Rioli.