Neville Jetta has called time on his career after playing 159 games over 13 years. Drafted from Bunbury, WA as a 17-year-old in 2008, he made his debut in the opening round of the following year and his career has been characterised by hard work and dedication.

Jetta was delisted by the club in 2013 but was undeterred by the setback and earned a second chance as a Rookie, taking up the challenge to become a reliable defender over the several years that followed.

He informed the playing group of his decision to retire on the Monday after Melbourne’s premiership victory:-

“Having the chance to be able to witness and be part of the ultimate success at this great club is something I’m incredibly proud of,” said Jetta, the ultimate competitor and a champion to the very end.

Date of Birth: 12 February, 1990
Height: 180cm
Weight: 80kg

Games MFC 2021: 5
Career Total: 159

Goals MFC 2021: 0
Career Total: 24

Games CDFC 2021: 8
Goals CDFC 2021: 1

Neville Jetta will be sadly missed around the club, a hard, tough determined footballer that was rarely beaten, loved Nev and was sad to see how the heavy knocks caught up with him. Thanks Nev and good luck.❤️💙

I hope he comes to our premiership celebrations on December 5.

Much loved Melbourne Football Club royalty.

 

A great servant of the club and his work with indigenous players was exceptional, good luck at Collingwood.

Thanks Nev for being so determined and reliable, and such a mentor and example for all especially our younger brigade and indigenous players. 

We'll all miss the great man. Hope he returns in the future

Has been one of my most loved players for a while.

 

thanks for everything Nev.

He has to be the most universally loved player who was never a superstar or particularly high profile. If Jordan De Goey is one end of the spectrum then Nev sits comfortably at the opposite end. Love him.