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7 minutes ago, Chook said:

That this video is a bizarre mix of small forward magic and "umm no you'll not get past me" small defender godliness is so unique, but the defender portion of Jetta's career was just so good.

Imagine Nev from 3-4 years ago in this defence. The other team would never score.

He was magic. His brutality when tackling was so good. I agree with you that vintage 2018 Nev in the side now would mean that literally nobody scores a goal against us from an inside 50 kick. 
Underrated by the entire footy world, but true Dees fans know what a star he was. 

 

Shouting at the top of my lungs “I love you Nev Jetta!” during the 2018 final against Geelong when he was within earshot on the wing was a nice item to tick off the bucket list.

Would’ve got an AA nod if there was any justice. At his peak there was no small defender better at executing their most critical role.

All the best to him.

I loved what he did for the MFC. One of my all time favorite players. So strong, so passionate about his culture and his history, and so articulate. And, yes, the man could play. His highlight package on You Tube is simply not long enough.

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Well done on a fine career Nev. I hope you stick around in some capacity.

Huge respect for Neville Jetta as a player and what he has brought to the Club on and off the field. So many instances of one on one magic, usually pitted against a much bigger opponent. His commitment was always 110%. Hopefully a mentoring role at MFC awaits. 


He was a player who got the very best out of himself and it was a pity he could not be a part of the team who got a reward for years of good service to MFC.

It was unfortunate that Bowey and Salem had passed him by in the small lock down defender.

Not many players who are as quality as Nev end up having even more impact on a club simply due to the person they are, but the Lord is clearly one of them. I perceive our cultural values to be family, selflessness, competitiveness and fairness; and Nev is the epitome of every one of those. Thanks for all the highlights, on and off field, champion.

 

On 9/27/2021 at 8:25 PM, Colin B. Flaubert said:

Is anyone doing welfare watch on Saty? 😯

Being serious, Nev was as honest as the day was long, resilient, reliable and loyal. It should be remembered that he was a bit lost until the end of ‘13 with no real position to call his own. When Roosy came in ‘14, he nailed that small lockdown defender position down to the point where he was holding blokes like Eddie Betts to one or two goals. 

Like Nate, it would have been perfect to see him play in a flag winning team but fairytales rarely happen not only in footy, but life. Nonetheless, Nev should be remembered as a great club man who will always be associated with our club and welcome back anytime.👏

Thank for your concern, I am fine, I have put my little bit on Insta under Demonpk

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUWc90LhYE3/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

 

 
20 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Thank for your concern, I am fine, I have put my little bit on Insta under Demonpk

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUWc90LhYE3/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

 

Saty!

We were wondering where you were. 

Are you going to give us your impressions of the win? I’m sure plenty would like to hear. 👍🏻

  • 5 months later...

Brilliant and unsurprising to see him continue to shine off the field. As much as those colours disgust me, I am thrilled for him and can’t wait to see what he does in the future. 
 


Good luck Nev, you little champion.

Think he will make a great assistant coach.

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4 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Brilliant and unsurprising to see him continue to shine off the field. As much as those colours disgust me, I am thrilled for him and can’t wait to see what he does in the future. 
 

I believe he’s playing in their VFL team, so he may still get the chance to shine on the field as well as off.

5 hours ago, hardtack said:

I believe he’s playing in their VFL team, so he may still get the chance to shine on the field as well as off.

I don't know whether I would laugh or cry if he got a call up for them as a Covid top up player.

Nev's evolution, growth and desire to work for a higher purpose has been a pleasure to watch over the years. 

There's no limit to his ambition and the path he is forging will be long lasting. 

He could be anything. 

Love the fella. 


Also worth mentioning, along with his playing career, his off-field service. Winner of the Jim Stynes Community Leadership award in 2018 "selected for his work supporting indigenous youth through various school-based programs" and also an ambassador for the Red Cross and Headspace. The full package is what makes him a champion.

Source: https://www.jimstynesfoundation.com.au/about/jscl-award/

  • 2 years later...

It's an interesting article. It's disappointing that there are apparently only 3 indigenous coaches in the AFL system at the moment. According to the article, the other two are Xavier Clarke at North and Jason Williams at Port.

Has there ever been an indigenous senior coach? (Barry Cable? Polly Farmer?)

 

 

He played a one off game for Corowa Rutherglen the other week the nuffy fan boy in me had to go and watch obviously. 

He hasn't lost any of his touch and still dominated. 

Too some him up around his character he played the one off game with no match payments.. just wanted to help a mate out.

All class.

1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

It's an interesting article. It's disappointing that there are apparently only 3 indigenous coaches in the AFL system at the moment. According to the article, the other two are Xavier Clarke at North and Jason Williams at Port.

Has there ever been an indigenous senior coach? (Barry Cable? Polly Farmer?)

 

Farmer coached Geelong in the mid 70’s. I used to occasionally go and watch training when I worked down there.


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