For those who wonder why Nev was rookied then elevated, he was in Casey's best 6 for the last 6 games of last season, including the finals they played in, BOG in first practice game for Casey this year then in best in 2nd and in the best 6 for the first 2 games of this year, so showing some form, spoke to him at training, feeling really good and super fit, been enjoying playing down at Casey...absolutely rapt he did the full pre season for the first time....able to finally show what he can do without worrying about coming back from injury or being underdone, body also more mature

Perhaps the change of coach makes a significant difference. Undoubtedly players respond differently to different coaches - perhaps Jetta responds better to Roos than his predecessors.

yep, the different emphasis on team values, such as responsible footy & tackling, as well as creating, makes him a better option now, than 3 years ago.

For those who wonder why Nev was rookied then elevated, he was in Casey's best 6 for the last 6 games of last season, including the finals they played in, BOG in first practice game for Casey this year then in best in 2nd and in the best 6 for the first 2 games of this year, so showing some form, spoke to him at training, feeling really good and super fit, been enjoying playing down at Casey...absolutely rapt he did the full pre season for the first time....able to finally show what he can do without worrying about coming back from injury or being underdone, body also more mature

frame of mind also more mature, & ready. IMO. he's a good kid, always has been. he was always my favourite Koori player on our list since Whelan. Go Nev!

Prepare yourself for an early Neville Jetta injury on Sunday. It would be just our luck..

I've spoken to Neville a few times at various club functions. He is really a terrific fella. Very honest in his assessment of himself. I like the way he plays but he hasn't been able to grab a position with both hands. He is versatile to his own detriment because he moves around so much. I hope he can come of age if he gets a chance. I agree with the assessment that he could be a roos favourite if he can stop his man as a back. He will get a chance at some stage with the way he is having a crack.

Slow as.

If Jetta gets a game, the team is miles away from being competitive.

Slow as.

If Jetta gets a game, the team is miles away from being competitive.

That is not really true.

He has a bit of sh-t in him, which few do. His form is very good at the moment. He is versatile. He will do the team things, tackle, smother, etc. While far from a star, how many do we actually have?

If he plays better than the bloke he replaces, that is a positive.

Doubt he'll get a run unless Terlich is a late out. Happy to see him elevated though and hope he gets a run at some stage.

All the best to him, he's definitely on his last chance I think he has certainly earned this opportunity at restarting his career. If he hadn't been on the Melbourne list previously based on his form you wouldn't bat an eyelid at his elevation.

Good on him for making the most of his opportunities, but he's slow and short and can't find the ball: wouldn't be on any other list in the comp.

I think that he will do ok if he gets a run. I think that he has been stiff, has got himself injured when starting to build, and has been played out of position.

To me his best spot is as a midfielder. Not quick enough to be a defender.

You got this Nev

I think his perceived lack of pace has been due to injury and lack of preseason fitness - hopefully we may be surprised on Sunday. Good luck to him, he's obviously worked his butt off. May become a handy and regular player for us

I thought last year Jetta was really good before getting suspended. After his ban was over, that rocket scientist Mark Neeld let him waste away in the seconds for the rest of the year. Stick it up 'em, Jets!

That is not really true.

He has a bit of sh-t in him, which few do. His form is very good at the moment. He is versatile. He will do the team things, tackle, smother, etc. While far from a star, how many do we actually have?

If he plays better than the bloke he replaces, that is a positive.

Read the latter part of my post.

He's not in the top 30.

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I thought last year Jetta was really good before getting suspended. After his ban was over, that rocket scientist Mark Neeld let him waste away in the seconds for the rest of the year. Stick it up 'em, Jets!

Neeld knew he wasn't up to it.

That's why he was in the magoos.

Neeld knew he wasn't up to it.

That's why he was in the magoos.

Neeld didn't know a thing.

Neeld knew he wasn't up to it.

That's why he was in the magoos.

Haha yeah and his judgment is beyond reproach...

Neeld didn't know a thing.

Haha yeah and his judgment is beyond reproach...

Not turning this into a Neeld bashing thread - time for both of you to move on.

Jetta is not up to AFL standard.

Not turning this into a Neeld bashing thread - time for both of you to move on.

Jetta is not up to AFL standard.

And I suppose Roos et al haven't got a clue.

And I suppose Roos et al haven't got a clue.

He was the next most senior player on the list.

They had to elevate someone.

As I've said before, if he's on the park, this team is a long way off being competitive, week in, week out.

Not turning this into a Neeld bashing thread - time for both of you to move on.

Jetta is not up to AFL standard.

Neither is the guy who's judgment your basing that on.

Because he was elevated it doesn't mean he had to be picked. They could have gone with Clisby, Toumpas or others. He must have earned his spot.

He was the next most senior player on the list.

They had to elevate someone.

As I've said before, if he's on the park, this team is a long way off being competitive, week in, week out.

They didn't have to elevate someone, and they sure as hell didn't have to play him.

But there he is, playing in a team coached by Paul Roos but not playing under Mark Neeld... Which one of those guys would you trust more?

They didn't have to elevate someone, and they sure as hell didn't have to play him.

But there he is, playing in a team coached by Paul Roos but not playing under Mark Neeld... Which one of those guys would you trust more?

Rhetorical question....

But, my opinion is that Jetta has shown very little in five years and he's lucky to be on any AFL list.