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Well done to Jamie.

He pays credit to Nev Jetta for his support during and post his career.  Both are from the Noongar country.

I wonder if Jamie is related to Harley and a fellow Noongar man?  If so Nev could have played a big role in getting Harley to the Dees.

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    3 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    Well done to Jamie.

    He pays credit to Nev Jetta for his support during and post his career.  Both are from the Noongar country.

    I wonder if Jamie is related to Harley and a fellow Noongar man?  If so Nev could have played a big role in getting Harley to the Dees.

    Jamie and Harley are distant cousins from memory.

     

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    Jamie, very talented just couldn’t find his own ball enough in a poor side as I remember. More talented than Neville but playing as a small forward his opportunities were limited in a poor side.

    Great to see him putting back in for young indigenous talent.  

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    Even though history probably demonstrates that we should’ve picked Rory Sloane with the pick we used on Jamie Bennell (pick 35, I think), Bennell struck me as a super silky player with exceptional skills. He did some great things on the Members’ wing from time to time.

    And he always presented himself super well - articulate, respectful and humble.

    I really liked this bloke - never warmed to seeing him playing for the Weagles.

    Nice to read this article.

     

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    I remember how good his first season was at half back. Then in classic Melbourne style we started playing him forward and in and out of the side rather than just develop him in his preferred position. 

    Yeah he was probably short a standout attribute in terms of size, strength or pace but he was a natural half back flanker. Managed a good season for the Eagles as well. 

    Always nice to hear about former demons doing well post footy. 

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