Neville was extremely diligent in his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery over the summer, only to injure his foot during the practice games at Casey, which cost him four months. He was again meticulous with his rehab, and was consequently able to come straight back in at VFL level and play good football. Neville then earned a recall into the AFL side against Port Adelaide in Darwin, after which he was able to hold his spot in the side for the remainder of the season, where he played a variety of different roles within the team. - Andrew Nichol (back line development coach) melbournefc.com.au

Games MFC 2012 6 MFC Total 36 Goals MFC 2012 1 MFC Total 19

Games CSFC 2012 3 Goals CSFC 2012 1

MFC 39 kicks 21 handballs 60 disposals 21 marks 15 tackles

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 55 votes

Neville jetta. I'd give him no.31.

A dead set goer!

Can play bp, c, fp. Best 22 player.

Love him,

looks like a movie star and can play.

Has a bit of the old Immmanuel [censored] in him too.

Get set for a big year from Nifty in 2013.

Love him,

looks like a movie star and can play.

Has a bit of the old Immmanuel [censored] in him too.

Get set for a big year from Nifty in 2013.

Great kid but been treading water for four years. Doesn't impact games, low possessions , not quick, no hurt factor, tackles a lot because he is never first to the ball. A real spectator on the field. But a lovlier guy you couldn't meet.

Great kid but been treading water for four years. Doesn't impact games, low possessions , not quick, no hurt factor, tackles a lot because he is never first to the ball. A real spectator on the field. But a lovlier guy you couldn't meet.

Maybe he should spend a bit of time with ?cousin Lewis......find out what is really required especially mentally to succeed. After all, Lewis took a couple of years to really fire, didn't he?

Needs to not be injured for a little while to really show his ware. I rate his toughness and generally good skills. He'll not be a star by any means, but I think he can stick in the team.

I like the guy but I'm not entirely sure why. Would keep for one more year at least.

Keeper

If he's kept on I would like to see him given a chance to cement the small defender spot. Can't see him making the grade as a small forward

Heres a guy who has it all to work with, he just needs to work harder, much harder to utilise his footy gifts.

In danger of being a show pony . Hopefully he takes that step up, for if he does he'll be brilliant.

Up to him, c'mon Nifty !!

Heres a guy who has it all to work with, he just needs to work harder, much harder to utilise his footy gifts.

In danger of being a show pony . Hopefully he takes that step up, for if he does he'll be brilliant.

Up to him, c'mon Nifty !!

If I wasn't so amazed by what you wrote, I would be disgusted, last season Nev had worked digilently or diligently as it says on the MFCs ite, he was ready to go when he did his ankle and was out for four months, to get back into the side (yes I agree pretty easy last season), shows he is more than a show pony, he could have easily coasted with his rehab

If he can get through unscathed this pre season, and if he does it will be the first time by the way, he will be able to show what he can do

Edited October 22, 201212 yr by satyricon

I rate him and reckon he is in our best 22 - if and when he can get fit. If he gets a big injury again this year then it is over.

He isn't Sydney Swans Jetta quick but is surely not slow. His first 3 or 4 steps away from trouble are quite quick and you will find he does get space when he has the ball which means he has time to deliver it. And he can kick all right, so that puts him ahead of a many of our hackers (Bartram, MacDonald, Bail).

The highlight of his career was that NAB Regional Challenge game against Brisbane in 2011, at Princess Park. Looked great in the midfield.

Heres a guy who has it all to work with, he just needs to work harder, much harder to utilise his footy gifts.

In danger of being a show pony . Hopefully he takes that step up, for if he does he'll be brilliant.

Up to him, c'mon Nifty !!

Jamie Bennell thread is -> that way

I rate him and reckon he is in our best 22 - if and when he can get fit. If he gets a big injury again this year then it is over.

He isn't Sydney Swans Jetta quick but is surely not slow. His first 3 or 4 steps away from trouble are quite quick and you will find he does get space when he has the ball which means he has time to deliver it. And he can kick all right, so that puts him ahead of a many of our hackers (Bartram, MacDonald, Bail).

I agree- he doesn't look slow to me.Why do peole repeat this myth?

Neville still needs to take one giant step for Demonkind

"When you're a Jetta

you're a Jetta

All the way from your first cigarette

to your last dying day".

"COOL Boy COOOL"

So far an average player that has had a lot of injuries.

Would not be surprised to see him moved on.

So far an average player that has had a lot of injuries.

Would not be surprised to see him moved on.

Im a fan of Jettas, but this is probably the only post in the thread that reflects reality!

A small forward with no goal sense, or a midfielder who doesn't find the footy enough? I don't think he has played in defence yet, but I feel like people are clutching at straws thinking he has the tools to play there.

36 games over 4 years is enough opportunity to show something, even with a few injuries, and I don't think he comes close to demanding a new contract. Delist for me.

I agree- he doesn't look slow to me.Why do peole repeat this myth?

He is not fast then and his level of pace is not above moderate for his type of player at AFL.

So far an average player that has had a lot of injuries.

Would not be surprised to see him moved on.

Simon Godfrey type but a slightly better kick. Hard worker with lots of endeavour but I cant see what set of skills he has that he will establish a regular position in a competitive side.

I wouldnt be surprised if he is cut. either