Neville Jetta Unbelievable

[Perago Validus 164]

Hi, I've just got back from the game and joined you fellow demonlanders because I'm convinced I've seen the reincarnation of the great Matthew Whelan.

Neville Jetta has been amazing this year, never thought he had it in him.

Here's a look at his games:

Essendon - Kept three time premiership champion Paul Chapman under control with Chapman only getting 18 possessions and 1 goal.

Collingwood - Kept Collingwood livewire Jamie Elliot to his lowest possession and goal count this year with 9 disposals and 1 goal.

Port Adelaide - Before Wingard got subbed, kept the new wonderkid Chad Wingard to only 5 POSSESIONS!

Western Bulldogs - Kept vastly impressive Luke Dahlhaus goalless for only the second time this year!

Adelaide - Destroyed Eddie Betts. Keept him goalless and to 8 possessions.

Sydney - Didn't have any impact with the ball but Kept the lightening quick Lewis Jetta goalless.

Since Whelan, when have we had a small defender this good.

Not only is Jetta fantastic at stopping small forwards, he uses the ball well. Even though he isn't a long kick his short passes nearly always hits the mark and he hits players in good positions.

One final wrap for Jetta, whenever he needs to lay a tackle he lands it. Today he put a Essendon player into next week!

I've joined a forum for this bloke. I've been so impressed whilst not a games, but watching him live, Wow, Roos & Jetta have created something special.

[dazzledavey36 52,471]

Dare I say it.. All Australian?

[DeeSpencer 24,554]

Loving that he's starting to get involved in attack as well. Starting to run with the ball and use his skills. His agility and accurate little kick can be very good and you can kick it to him and he'll do his best to mark it.

From very early this year I had no qualms with his defending and now he's starting to lift in attack.

On track to become our Nick Smith.

[Perago Validus 164]

Dare I say it.. All Australian?

With those efforts he should. He has missed four games unfortunately and doesn't get the flashy outside ball like Harbrow form the Suns and the like.

If we start winning consistently next year and he keeps his form, he has to be in the conversation.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Great thread and I think the comparison with Whelan is more than fair.

[45HG 1,539]

Your love of Whelan is to be admired and applauded - you are already one of my favourite posters.

[Ted Lasso 18,596]

Got some great scalps, Betts, Wingard, dahlhaus

[thaipantsman 180]

Hi, I've just got back from the game and joined you fellow demonlanders because I'm convinced I've seen the reincarnation of the great Matthew Whelan.

Neville Jetta has been amazing this year, never thought he had it in him.

Here's a look at his games:

Essendon - Kept three time premiership champion Paul Chapman under control with Chapman only getting 18 possessions and 1 goal.

Collingwood - Kept Collingwood livewire Jamie Elliot to his lowest possession and goal count this year with 9 disposals and 1 goal.

Port Adelaide - Before Wingard got subbed, kept the new wonderkid Chad Wingard to only 5 POSSESIONS!

Western Bulldogs - Kept vastly impressive Luke Dahlhaus goalless for only the second time this year!

Adelaide - Destroyed Eddie Betts. Keept him goalless and to 8 possessions.

Sydney - Didn't have any impact with the ball but Kept the lightening quick Lewis Jetta goalless.

Since Whelan, when have we had a small defender this good.

Not only is Jetta fantastic at stopping small forwards, he uses the ball well. Even though he isn't a long kick his short passes nearly always hits the mark and he hits players in good positions.

One final wrap for Jetta, whenever he needs to lay a tackle he lands it. Today he put a Essendon player into next week!

I've joined a forum for this bloke. I've been so impressed whilst not a games, but watching him live, Wow, Roos & Jetta have created something special.

Agreed. My favourite Melbourne player ATM. 39's going on my back for sure.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Dem front on tackles.

[old dee 23,420]

I went to the first Casey game of the year funnily at windy hill.

He won the game that day IMO and I said he was the only Player that day that his actions screamed out " pick me "

His little daughter was near me in the crowd that day in her MFC jumper, she was so happy seeing her dad play so well that day.

Wonder what she is thinking tonight

Has hardly put a foot wrong since that day.

May you play every game from here on, after a miserable run of injuries you deserve it and a contract in 2015.

Edited June 15, 2014 by old dee

[monoccular 17,254]

Amazing application. Well done Nev and well seen Roos et al for seeing what many may not have.

Thank you all

Edited June 15, 2014 by monoccular

[Perago Validus 164]

Amazing application. Well done Nev and well seen Roos et al for seeing what many may not have.

Thank you all

The amazing thing is before this year I was never a fan of Neville.

I knew he could tackle but I thought he was slow and had limited footballing ability.

It's a great story. Glad to be proved wrong.

[Nasher 33,607]

Best #39 since Craig Smoker.

[autocol 448]

He's not afraid to absolutely smash a pack in the air when he needs to, either.

[Axis of Bob 11,029]

I'm really happy for Nev. I believe the cornerstone of his game is his combination of strength and agility. Against a clever forward he can do really good jobs because his agility allows him to stay in every contest. His work overhead has been a real improvement too, which has allowed him to not be mismatched against small forwards who are good overhead, as well as to kill long balls as a third man up where needed.

[InVINCEable 358]

Hi, I've just got back from the game and joined you fellow demonlanders because I'm convinced I've seen the reincarnation of the great Matthew Whelan.

Neville Jetta has been amazing this year, never thought he had it in him.

Here's a look at his games:

Essendon - Kept three time premiership champion Paul Chapman under control with Chapman only getting 18 possessions and 1 goal.

Collingwood - Kept Collingwood livewire Jamie Elliot to his lowest possession and goal count this year with 9 disposals and 1 goal.

Port Adelaide - Before Wingard got subbed, kept the new wonderkid Chad Wingard to only 5 POSSESIONS!

Western Bulldogs - Kept vastly impressive Luke Dahlhaus goalless for only the second time this year!

Adelaide - Destroyed Eddie Betts. Keept him goalless and to 8 possessions.

Sydney - Didn't have any impact with the ball but Kept the lightening quick Lewis Jetta goalless.

Since Whelan, when have we had a small defender this good.

Not only is Jetta fantastic at stopping small forwards, he uses the ball well. Even though he isn't a long kick his short passes nearly always hits the mark and he hits players in good positions.

One final wrap for Jetta, whenever he needs to lay a tackle he lands it. Today he put a Essendon player into next week!

I've joined a forum for this bloke. I've been so impressed whilst not a games, but watching him live, Wow, Roos & Jetta have created something special.

Pretty amazing first post, never seen one with that many likes.

Congrats.

[Axis of Bob 11,029]

Best #39 since Craig Smoker.

Come on, Nash. He's been good this year, but let's not say things that we can't take back.

[JackVineyForPresident 310]

He was poor the first match he got back, but since then, he has dominated..

It's kind of like Pedo, poor first match but amazing since

[titan_uranus 24,484]

Great thread. Love it.

He's not afraid to absolutely smash a pack in the air when he needs to, either.

This is such an underrated part of his game. Despite his height he has no problem getting up into marking contests or dropping in front of leading forwards.

[Nasher 33,607]

Nev also plays his 50th game next week week after next, in which he will equal Gerard Healy's record for the most number of games played in jumper 39. Making history!

Edited June 15, 2014 by Nasher

[Chook 14,987]

I am so happy for Neville Jetta. Never have I wanted a kid to "make it" more than this guy--and finally it's starting to happen for him.

[Earl Hood 6,044]

I am so happy for Neville Jetta. Never have I wanted a kid to "make it" more than this guy--and finally it's starting to happen for him.

Ditto I love this guy, he really wants to be as good ad he can but has had to battle injury every year. Not the most gifted but very determined to be his best. That is all we can ask.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Ditto I love this guy, he really wants to be as good ad he can but has had to battle injury every year. Not the most gifted but very determined to be his best. That is all we can ask.

I think this season has shown he is extremely gifted.

[Little Goffy 13,906]

I've joined a forum for this bloke. I've been so impressed whilst not a games, but watching him live, Wow, Roos & Jetta have created something special.

Welcome to Demonland. Your first post is a huge winner.

Absolutely true statement and backed up with the details.

Before this post made me stop and think, I would've said "yep, really happy that Jetta is having a better season and I'd reckon if he keeps going like this he'll cling onto a spot in the 22".

Now I'm thinking Neville Jetta's improvement is a real part of why we are so much more competitive now, and he should be ranked alongside Pederson and Dunn when talking about most improved players.

[dee-luded 2,958]

Hi, I've just got back from the game and joined you fellow demonlanders because I'm convinced I've seen the reincarnation of the great Matthew Whelan.

Neville Jetta has been amazing this year, never thought he had it in him.

Here's a look at his games:

Essendon - Kept three time premiership champion Paul Chapman under control with Chapman only getting 18 possessions and 1 goal.

Collingwood - Kept Collingwood livewire Jamie Elliot to his lowest possession and goal count this year with 9 disposals and 1 goal.

Port Adelaide - Before Wingard got subbed, kept the new wonderkid Chad Wingard to only 5 POSSESIONS!

Western Bulldogs - Kept vastly impressive Luke Dahlhaus goalless for only the second time this year!

Adelaide - Destroyed Eddie Betts. Keept him goalless and to 8 possessions.

Sydney - Didn't have any impact with the ball but Kept the lightening quick Lewis Jetta goalless.

Since Whelan, when have we had a small defender this good.

Not only is Jetta fantastic at stopping small forwards, he uses the ball well. Even though he isn't a long kick his short passes nearly always hits the mark and he hits players in good positions.

One final wrap for Jetta, whenever he needs to lay a tackle he lands it. Today he put a Essendon player into next week!

I've joined a forum for this bloke. I've been so impressed whilst not a games, but watching him live, Wow, Roos & Jetta have created something special.

Nev, he's my boy.... fantastic. I am rapt that the gamestyle came in; that suits honest footy, & footballers. accountable styled football is the key here.

phew, what a relief.