Rivals circling free agent Jetta

[Nasher 33,616]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-05-16/rivals-circle-free-agent-demon-defender-neville-jetta

Apparently sparking a bit of interest outside the club.  Doesn't strike me as very likely to leave - I expect the club values him greatly and he will get an offer accordingly, and he seems to me to be a particularly loyal person. I reckon he will want to be a part of what is to come.

It's definitely been an amazing career turnaround, and just goes to show what can be done with some struggling players with a decent system around them. He's become one of our most consistent players and definitely a personal favourite of mine.

[Mach5 4,767]

I love his story, and the fact he vindicated my seemingly illogical faith in his ability to be a solid contributor at AFL level, despite his lack of opportunity.

I wonder if his being delisted made him more committed to and accepting of a role in the BP, when he was often found venturing further afield prior to that?
Albeit, often played in positions further afield also, to my understanding.

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,504]

And well they should be; he's been solid as a rock for the last three years.

With that said, I'm very surprised that he's a free agent as we delisted him at the end of 2013.

[Demon Jack 6,909]

Can't see him leaving at all after we gave him a second shot at it back in 2013. Seems a very loyal type. Just can't see it happening.

[Nasher 33,616]

2 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

Can't see him leaving at all after we gave him a second shot at it back in 2013. Seems a very loyal type. Just can't see it happening.

Agreed.  FWIW I tried to frame this as a positive thing (as that's how I saw it) rather than a WOE IS ME, HE MIGHT LEAVE type thread.

[Demon Disciple 12,122]

And well they should circle him. He's a quality small backman. Good luck trying to pry him free though, he loves the place.

[hells bells 2,023]

Interesting to see how he'd be going in the Best and Fairest.  Can't remember him having a bad game or an opponent kicking a bag on him.  Obviously not getting the Press of Gawn or Viney but he has had a great year so far.

[P-man 13,366]

Really can't see him leaving, but money can talk to just about anyone. He has a young family to think about.

I'll be relieved when he's locked away.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

very important to us. Sign him up for what he's worth please Dees.

[Moonshadow 17,676]

52 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

And well they should be; he's been solid as a rock for the last three years.

With that said, I'm very surprised that he's a free agent as we delisted him at the end of 2013.

I believe it's about continuous years of service to one club. Nev didn't have a year off, he's been on our list each year since he started.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

If he leaves, then my watch has ended. 

[Mt. Dee-Maaan 608]

he played so well yesterday.. tried his heart out. definitely hope he sticks around for the dees looming success

 

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Love Jetta. And I have said it before, but the mrs picked him as her favourite a few years back just before his improvement, and she definitely backed a winner.

His agility is his big asset, he can turn on a sixpence, has clean hands, competes well in the air, has tidy disposal and is a tough little bugger. 

[rpfc 28,417]

21 minutes ago, Deestroy All said:

If he leaves, then my watch has ended. 

Then you'd be a traitor...

...Lord Commander.

[mo64 5,874]

36 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

I believe it's about continuous years of service to one club. Nev didn't have a year off, he's been on our list each year since he started.

Regardless of continuous years of service, he was available to be drafted by every club after we delisted him. It's absurd that he qualifies for FA.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,394]

1 hour ago, P-man said:

Really can't see him leaving, but money can talk to just about anyone. He has a young family to think about.

I'll be relieved when he's locked away.

Agree about money talking, and agree about his form over the past 18 months but taking nothing away from him he is a small defender, so we should be able to match any offers. All clubs can only pay so much, small defenders are rarely top of the shopping list, can't see anyone paying overs even considering how good his form has been.

[olisik 4,060]

Story doesn't even mention other clubs. Poor journalism just plucking random FA and writing random articles about them and then talking about that players history.

 

[MadAsHell 4,212]

He's a little gun. Would be shocked if he left, but the sooner we sign him to a 2-4 year deal the better.

[DDEE 25]

Nev has been great the last two years. His confidence has grown and his speed around the ground has improved with it. He has been one of the reliables this season, make him a good offer and lock him in.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,052]

I wonder if Fremantle is sniffing around him? 

[monoccular 17,428]

He has become an important player and will be missed this week

[Wiseblood 24,637]

If we see him heading off to visit family or on a plane to Perth then he's gone!

[Ethan Tremblay 30,858]

He'll re-sign within the next couple of weeks. 

[Adam The God 30,249]

I mentioned this in the game day thread yesterday. Jetta is an A grade defender now. He's been beating his opponent every week since the start of 2015. He holds our backline together and wins contests in the same way that Rance does. Given Rance is lauded as one of, if not, the best defender in the league, I'd say Jetta is not far behind. He is criminally underrated, at least in the media. This news appears to suggest internally opposition clubs rate him very highly.

Well done, Nev. You're a star and I loved your high five down at Geelong last year. 

Oh and no fears Jets will leave. None whatsoever. 

Edited May 16, 2016 by AdamFarr

[dee-tox 4,835]

Whose name will Saty be able to drop at training if he leaves...?

Edited May 16, 2016 by dee-tox