Jump to content

Neville Jetta re-signs

Ron Burgundy

By Ron Burgundy
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

Pennant St Dee Trident

Pennant St Dee   12,657

Posted
Posted

Have been a fan of Nev for a long time always liked his hardness at the ball.  Many on here wanted him gone along with Bennell thank god our list management and footy department had enough faith to re-drafted and rookie him.

This has been a very good week so far with good news.  Lets hope it continues on Sunday  

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Deeoldfart Trident

Deeoldfart   7,993

Posted
Posted

Great story of opportunity, persistence and hard work.  Nev has become our most reliable defender, and l'm thrilled for him and his family, the footy club and all of us supporters who have grown to love him.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lucifers Hero Legend

Lucifers Hero   38,973

Posted
Posted (edited)
47 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Two more years.

Great news obviously.

Yes, wonderful news! 

Shows how loyal he is as he must have had other offers.   Like this comment from Nev: “My children bleed red and blue as well so I don’t think they would let me leave if I wanted to.” :rolleyes:

Would have liked a longer term: 3 years, maybe 4 to push out the date when he becomes an FA again. 

Edit: A side bonus is that by signing up it takes him past the 100 games for Father/Son.

Edited by Lucifer's Hero
  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nasher Legend

Nasher   33,607

Posted
Posted
38 minutes ago, AngryAtCasey said:

About time.

Very low key, 8am announcement on the club website on a Friday morning.

Low key announcement for a low key bloke - doesn't seem the sort for fanfare.  

Definitely one of my favourites.  There's been a lot of discussion about Jack Grimes and how the MFC did him no favours during his key developing years - Nev Jetta is in exactly the same boat.  It's fantastic that he's turned in to such a solid defender given that he was as close to the scrap heap as you can get without ending up in it; his transformation in to such a reliable player really was against all odds.  It's a testament to his own strength of character, as well as the developmental skills of our current coaching team.  I was surprised when the club re-drafted him on to the rookie list but I'm now very glad they did.

On the field his last two matches have been down relative to his last couple of seasons.  Perhaps he was a man distracted and this will be a huge weight off his shoulders.  

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nasher Legend

Nasher   33,607

Posted
Posted
20 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Garland gets three years and Jetta only two, strange.

Didn't Garland sign last year?  Different drivers - this decisions are often around trying to balance out the number of players coming out of contract at the same time and so forth. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Straight Sets Simon Legend

Straight Sets Simon   23,113

Posted
Posted (edited)
6 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Didn't Garland sign last year?  Different drivers - this decisions are often around trying to balance out the number of players coming out of contract at the same time and so forth. 

I get that, plus Garland might be earning half of what Jetta is but only two years for Jetta seems odd.

Edited by Clint Bizkit
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nasher Legend

Nasher   33,607

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I get that, plus Garland might earning half of what Jetta is but only two years for Jetta seems odd.

I thought two years was pretty stock standard.  I'd say signing Jetta for two is as expected and Garland being the choice of player for three is what's odd.  I might be nitpicking.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wiseblood Legend

Wiseblood   24,637

Posted
Posted
44 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Garland gets three years and Jetta only two, strange.

Are you happy with the announcement? I know you like to look at the negatives, but I thought Jetta signing on might force you to look at the positive aspect 

Good stuff all round from club and player with another important contract signed. He has been an integral part of our backline and will be able to mentor those younger players coming through. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bombay Airconditioning Trident

Bombay Airconditioning   6,208

Posted
Posted (edited)
52 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Garland gets three years and Jetta only two, strange.

Interesting point....

How much of Oscar getting games is because of his brothers pending signature and how much because of his ability/talent/potential.

Where now for Garland? If he's on base rate (whatever that is) does he stay/we keep him as depth? Or does he look elsewhere? Would anyone else take him?

Edited by Bombay Airconditioning
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Maldonboy38 Redleg

Maldonboy38   6,379

Posted
Posted

Huge Nev fan - I am rapt with the news of his re-signing. I know he doesn't have the flash and brilliance of a Betts or Bontempelli but in terns of effectiveness during game play I consider him one of our classier players. Good kick, often initiates run and carry out of defence, a decent side step, brutal tackler. A lot to like. 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nasher Legend

Nasher   33,607

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Interesting point....

How much of Oscar getting games is because of his brothers pending signature and how because of his ability/talent/potential.

Where now for Garland? If he's on base rate (whatever that is) does he stay/we keep him as depth? Or does he look elsewhere? Would anyone else take him?

I know in hindsight that I have contributed to the deviation of topic in this thread, but this post doesn't even mention Neville Jetta at all.  Use another thread if you want to talk about McDonald brothers or Garland.

Line drawn HERE - anything not about Jetta now will be deleted.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bombay Airconditioning Trident

Bombay Airconditioning   6,208

Posted
Posted
Just now, Nasher said:

I know in hindsight that I have contributed to the deviation of topic in this thread, but this post doesn't even mention Neville Jetta at all.  Use another thread if you want to talk about McDonald brothers or Garland.

Line drawn HERE - anything not about Jetta now will be deleted.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Message received and understood.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
hardtack Legend

hardtack   10,400

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, The Song Formerly Known As said:

Our best Backman 

One of the best in the entire competition! So glad he's signed on for two more...one of our most important players.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
faultydet Redleg

faultydet   7,594

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Nev is a gun, it angers me he is never in the AA discussion.

If he does a job on Betts this week, he might start to get a mention.

Imo needs much more consistency to be seriously considered.

 

Very happy with the signing though. Others would definitely have been sniffing around. 

 

Good stuff Nev, now deliver on Sunday.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    HORE ON FIRE by Meggs

    The 40,000 seat $319 million redeveloped Kardinia Park Stadium was nowhere near capacity last night but the strong, noisy contingent of Melbourne supporters led by the DeeArmy journeyed to Geelong to witness a high-quality battle between two of the best teams in AFLW.   The Cats entered the arena to the blasting sounds of Zombie Nation and made a hot start kicking the first 2 goals. They brought tremendous forward half pressure, and our newly renovated defensive unit looked shaky.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 11

    REMATCH by Meggs

    The Mighty Demons take on the confident Cats this Saturday night at the recently completed $319 million redeveloped GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce of the ball at 7:15pm. Our last game of 2023 was an agonisingly close 5-point semi-final loss to Geelong, and we look forward to Melbourne turning the tables this week. Practice match form was scratchy for both teams with the Demons losing practice matches to Carlton and Port Adelaide, while the Cats beat Collingwood but then lost to Essendo

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    WELCOME 2024 by Meggs

    It’s been hard to miss the seismic global momentum happening in Women’s sport of late. The Matildas have been playing to record sell-out crowds across Australia and ‘Mary Fowler is God’ is chalked onto footpaths everywhere. WNBA basketball rookie sensation Caitlin Clark has almost single-handedly elevated her Indiana Fever team to unprecedented viewership, attendances and playoffs in the USA.   Our female Aussie Paris 2024 Olympians won 13 out of Australia’s all-time record 18 gol

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    EPILOGUE by Whispering Jack

    I sit huddled in near darkness, the only light coming through flickering embers in a damp fireplace, the room in total silence after the thunderstorm died. I wonder if they bothered to restart the game.  No point really. It was over before it started. The team’s five star generals in defence and midfield ruled out of the fray, a few others missing in action against superior enemy firepower and too few left to fly the flag for the field marshal defiantly leading his outnumbered army int

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 6

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...