Neville Jetta Unbelievable

[Demons 32 235]

Have never dropped my love for Nev since I saw him fight everyone in the under 18's.

There was all this talk of a flashy midfielder but he never looked it and I am happy Roos has actually used him the way he should always have been used, as a tough, fearless shut down player.

The beauty of his development is that he now has the skills to be at this current level.

His tough play got him here, coupling that with his enhanced skill is what will keep him here.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

^and a decent run with no injuries.

I get jealous when other people say he's their boy.

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

^and a decent run with no injuries.

I get jealous when other people say he's their boy.

Let me think, ah that's right, have had 39 on the back of my jumper for five years........bandwagon?

[Deestroy All 14,266]

Let me think, ah that's right, have had 39 on the back of my jumper for five years........bandwagon?

Are you implying I've jumped on the bandwagon?

[chook fowler 19,734]

The other great thing about Nevs game is his ball use - rarely turns it over.

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

Are you implying I've jumped on the bandwagon?

No I am implying I am on the bandwagon, most of the posters on here were glad to see Nev gone at the end of last season, not me

[Deestroy All 14,266]

No I am implying I am on the bandwagon, most of the posters on here were glad to see Nev gone at the end of last season, not me

I don't think there'd be one supporter that isn't glad he's made it though.

If everyone had his attitude and physicality...

[pitmaster 3,589]

I have to admit for me he was seriously underwhelming until this year. He has been sensational. A big tackling presence for us.

One of Roos' big improvers, and on the evidence of his game against the druggies Jordie Mac might be about to join him, but I don't want to hijack this thread...all hail the Jet.

[nutbean 8,838]

Isn't it fascinating to see a Roos plan come to fruition so quickly.

Step one - do nothing more than shut down your opponent - check

Step two - because you can jump, If you think you need to go up and spoil a contest - then do it - check

Step three - now your confidence is up - if we get the ball, provide an option and become offensive - check

[Canberra Demon 159]

Im so happy that he has found his role in the team and is able to perform it so well..

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

^and a decent run with no injuries.

I get jealous when other people say he's their boy.

You've been on his bandwagon from the start, DA.

[SaberFang 7,151]

I reckon Roos would be absolutely loving him. Brilliant shut down player who's become one of the most crucial members of our back line.

Great footy story too given how close he was to end game last year. Thankfully Roos has a penchant for spotting untapped potential.

[drdrake 3,203]

Nev had a couple of games last year down back that showed this was the position for him. I think credit to Rawlings for both Dunn and Jetta.

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

I reckon Roos would be absolutely loving him. Brilliant shut down player who's become one of the most crucial members of our back line.

Great footy story too given how close he was to end game last year. Thankfully Roos has a penchant for spotting untapped potential.

Nev Jetta's last six games for Casey last year, he was in the best six for each game and BOG for one, Jade Rawlings went into bat for him to be retained as a Rookie, he then had a full pre season, played his first few games at Casey in his preferred position in defence and earned his spot in the AFL side in his preferrred position, it is his to lose

[TGR 1,367]

A small that aint overly quick, nor does he have an Elliot-type leap, yet he is firmly in our top 22. Credit to him and Roos and Co. I wrote him off years ago.

He also is willing to peel-off and go up to spoil a big marking contest, turning a 1-on-1 to a 1-on-2.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

A small that aint overly quick, nor does he have an Elliot-type leap

He managed to spoil Elliot while he was going for a hanger last week.

[Hompy 34]

was it nev that spear tackled an essendon player? dropped him like a bag of sheeet

[Bimbo 943]

Love to see his bravery in being in front of packs made up of much bigger players and possibly Howe jumping over - and worried for the same reason. I hadn't realised how good-over head he is.

I feared he was just a bit too slow and didn't quite know where to go.

Always loved his attitude but didn't think he would make it.

On the other hand, I felt Bennell would make it as a permanent player because of his ability. (I just didnt think it would be with the Eagles)

[nutbean 8,838]

was it nev that spear tackled an essendon player? dropped him like a bag of sheeet

That was Riley

[pitchfork 181]

Did anyone see him at the practice match down at Princes' Park a few years back? Tackled like a maniac and caused some concern he might destroy a Blue or two. Showed a lot of promise that he was just unable to fully put together till now.

Happy he's doing so well, loved him but thought it must have deluded a positive opinion of him. Great work Nev, sign him up now.

[Mad_Melbourne 877]

I think we really missed Clint Bartram last year and whilst terlich and clisby were able to find the footy, they often got caught out by their opponents.
This year terlich has been much better defensively, but not surprisingly his offensive output has been down, but i still thought he was going okay.

Nev has always had the hardness and mental attitude, just been cruelled by injuries and admittedly i thought he would never be able to get onto the track, that said i am stoked he is and is playing his role consistently well. i think he has shed a few kilos and looks to be moving alot better than ever before.

My favourite thing he does is feed the handball and then look for contact on the sheppherd allowing team mates to have that extra time to dispose of the football!

[Slartibartfast 18,036]

What I'm loving is seeing kids who have worked so hard get their chance and succeed. Like most I liked Jetta but I didn't see him becoming the player he is. He's now 24 and looks like becoming a permanent member of the team - and a good one.

He was the same draft as Jamie Bennell. Both are having break out years. It highlights the necessity to develop players correctly. In poor teams so many young kids are thrown to the wolves ahead of time because of the need of the club and the expectation for success. When they fail early many are discarded. Whilst you have to think that Tapscott, Blease and Strauss are on thin ice it's worth remembering that they are where Jets was last year.

It's interesting also how in a professional elite environment with top people like Roos how it's the hard workers like Jetta, Bail and Pedersen that are succeeding ahead of more highly fancied skillful players like the Blease's of this world.

Jordie McKenzie is the next on the list to join this group I reckon. He was exceptional on the weekend.

Anyway that's a bit of a ramble but in summary well done Jets, loving your work and thrilled you're getting a return for your dedication to your career.

[Deez 298]

stoked for him. he's worked out what sort of player he wants to be.
there was a couple of great games last year before he got suspended, where he looked like had some genuine defensive game.
good on you nev.
looks like we could potentially have the best jetta

[Dee Dee 1,141]

I certainly had Jetta in my best player list yesterday. His improvement this year has been very pleasing: at last a really good small and tough defender.

Pity the Hun and the Age didn't have him in their best Melbourne players, but then their journalists always watch a different game!

[Deespicable 2,886]

Two major areas of improvement.

He now keeps his feet and as a result he is winning more than his share of one-on-ones against really dangerous opponents.

He also gets more involved than previously (maturity) and as a result is providing rebound which is great because his kicking skills have always been precise - just previously rarely seen.

The outcome of these two improvements is that he's now the real deal as a defender in the Matty Whelan style.

Sometimes rookie-listing players can have the desired effect in terms of hunger.

But the switch to defence is obviously the biggest factor.

We've had a great year for reincarnations:

Christian Salem is Adem Yze.

JKH is the Wiz.

Howey the defender is Clint Bizzell.

Cam Pedersen is Spud Dullard before he did his knees.

The Russian is also back to being the Russian.