Neville JETTA

2017 Digest:   Underrated small defender but has had a few quad issues over pre-season that delayed his start. Should be OK for Round 1.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	StK	One of many Melbourne speedsters who showed Saints a clean pair of heels.	7
2	Carl	Underrated player in the back half who often fights well out of his weight division. Won some big contests all day.	7
3	Geel	Defensively got in the road enough to be a handy defender without setting world alight.	5
4	Frem	Battled hard in the back half and did a decent job on a hobbled Walters for much of the day.	6
5	Rich	Not at his absolute best, but did keep Tigers small forwards fairly quiet all night. Had thigh heavily strapped.	6
6	Ess	Very good defensively in his 100th game. Bomber smalls never really threatened.	7
7	Haw	Battled away down back but in the end four kicks not a big enough return to be a factor offensively.	4
8	Adel	Did what many couldn’t do before him and stopped the mercurial Eddie Betts. Super effort.	7
9	NM	Battled away down back and couldn’t question his courage in the contest. Held up his end of the bargain.	6
10	GCS	Flattened early in marking contest, but steady enough throughout the night.	6
11		Bye.
12	Coll	Tried hard down back and stood up in important contests. Got a kick smothered late that cost a goal.	5
13	WB	Putting forward a strong case to be the All-Australian small defender. Rarely beaten and punches above his weight.	7
14	WCE	Did his job defensively – as he always does.	7
15	Syd	Combative effort again under siege in defensive half and went unrewarded for many good tackles.	6
16	Carl	Small defender was solid as a rock and won a couple of crucial one-on-ones late in the game.	7
17	Adel	Got the job on Betts and was pretty good considering the space afforded to Crows forwards.	6
18	Port	There isn’t a better small defender in the game. Had Gray in his pocket and won big contests against all sizes.	8
19	NM	Booted in jaw by Daw early, then wasn’t totally himself for a while. Better in second half.	6
20	GWS	Tried hard in a defence that was under siege. Missed tackle on Smith a rare negative.	7
21	StK	Did his job again in the back half without much fuss.	7
22	Bris	If he isn’t the All Australian defender there should be an investigation. Excellent again.	7
23	Coll	Had a rough start, but then settled. Kept Kirby goalless, but also had stint on Elliott.	6

2016 Season

1	GWS	Combative display in defence and chose when to leave his man to support quite well.	6
2	Ess	Tried hard down back and one of only a few to make good decisions and show clean hands.	5
3	NM	Gave Harvey a bit too much room a few times and made to pay. Otherwise steady down back.	5
4	Coll	Had job on Fasolo and kept him to one goal in a fine performance. Rebounded well when he could.	7
5	Rich	Buzzed around the back half and did what was required defensively. Solid citizen type.	5
6	StK	Didn’t have a big say in the game.	3
7	GCS	Played on resting midfielders and was able to keep them in check.	5
8	WB	Among the better Demons with his attack and intent from half back. Five rebound 50s.	6
9		Suspended.
10	Port	Gave his all as always in back half and used ball well when under pressure.	6
11	Haw	Competed strongly in tough matchups on Hawks’ small forwards.	6
12	Coll	Quiet offensively but others were there to do the work out of the back half.	3
13	Syd	Took Jack and McGlynn but moved to Rose in second half at stages. Not his best outing.	3
15	Adel	Had job on Betts and kept him goalless – Eddie’s three goals came when manned by other Dees.	7
16	Frem	Clean when required in back half and did good defensive job on Freo small forwards.	7
17	StK	Horror start where first few touches were clangers or put teammates in bad positions. Lifted slightly.	4
18	WCE	Hurt his knee late in the match but did a good defensive job.	6
19	GCS	OK without starring down back. Did his bit in a minimalist way.	4
20	Haw	Had Rioli at times but found that a tough match-up. Used ball well when he got it.	5
21	Port	Had the job on Wingard until he hurt his hamstring, more offensive after that.	6
22	Carl	Gave Buckley too much room early then hurt knee in collision with Gibbs. Hobbled thereafter.	4
23	Geel	Fought hard against Motlop and probably won the battle in the end.	6

2015 Season

1	GCS	Picked the right times to drop off opponent and always hard and brave.	6
2	GWS	Battled manfully in defence. Put body on line and competed strongly.	6
3	Adel	Blanketed Betts in defence.	7
4	Rich	Solid early then sat out second half with concussion – his third for the year.	3
5		Concussion.
6		Concussion.
7		Concussion.
8		Concussion.
9	Port	Good battle with Wingard on return then subbed out.	4
10	Coll	Had the task Elliott and stuck to that manfully all day.	6
11	StK	Defended fairly well and was brave in the air.	5
12	Geel	Had a few different opponents but never gave and inch and got under Cats’ skins.	6
14	WCE	Had LeCras and tried hard down back.	6
15	Ess	Drifted forward to boot long goal and worked hard as lockdown defender.	5
16	Bris	Dependable down back and put head over ball when required.	6
17	StK	Stats belied his actual lack of influence.	4
18	Coll	Attacked contest hard in defence and took a great early mark. Set tone with intensity.	7
19	NM	Had the task on Thomas (five goals) but didn't stop competing.	4
20	WB	Had hands full then subbed out at half time with neck problem.	2
21		Neck.
22	Frem	Had little rebound from defence.	4
23		Calf.

2014 Season

1		Foot.
2		Foot.
3	VFL	Worked hard up forward and was important in second half.	–
4	VFL	One of the Scorpions best in loss to the Cats.	–
5	GCS	Did well on his return to the senior lineup. Competed hard and had a crack.	5
6	Syd	Quiet night until being subbed. Attack ball and man hard though.	2
7	Adel	Did the job on Eddie Betts keeping him goalless.	7
8	WB	Worked hard defensively on Bulldog smalls. Tackled strongly.	6
9		Ill.
10		Ill.
11	Port	Tracked Neade and neither had a massive influence.	4
12	Coll	Liked the way he went about his business. Looks for body contact and took game on.	5
13	Ess	Big task on Chapman and more than held his own. Developing into a good small back.	6
14	NM	Allowed Nahas too much room on the lead early. Linked well at times in second half.	5
15	WB	Attacked the ball and man with vigor. Might come under scrutiny for Roberts’ hit.	6
16		Suspended.
17	Geel	Couldn’t keep up with Motlop and was subbed out in second half.	3
18	Port	Took another scalp, this time Wingard. Turning into a very good league footballer.	7
19	Bris	Had Green and was good defensively.	6
20	Haw	One of the few Dees to win his position. Courage and tackling was a feature.	7
21	GWS	Gave Smith a fair bit of room but was one of a only a few to have a crack.	5
22	WCE	Had Hill and wasn’t at his best down back after a fine season.	4
23	NM	Tried hard in defence and always put his head over ball. A bright spot in 2014.	5
QF		–
SF		–
PF
GF		–

2013 Season

1	PM	Stuck to his task down back. Good effort.	–
2	VFL	Worked hard and played his role in Casey win.	–
3	WCE	Started forward then went back but saw very little of it.	3
4	GWS	Good game rebounding from defence. Isn’t afraid to lay the lumber.	6
5		Suspended.
6		Suspended.
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	Rich	Only eight disposals but worked hard defensively at times.	4
9	Frem	No impact and made some poor decisions. Subbed out in the third term.	2
10	VFL	Slow start but worked hard to get into the game.	–
11	VFL	Worked into the game to play a role. Tackled well.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Worked hard and topped his game off with a goal.	–
14	VFL	In and out of the game but did have some nice touches.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16		Concussion.
17	VFL	Drifted all over the ground to play a few different roles. Fair.	–
18	VFL	Struggled to get into the game against the Pies.	–
19	VFL	Usual effort across half back. Used the ball well.	–
20	VFL	Four-quarter contributor across half back against Frankston.	–
21	VFL	Solid game with 19 touches; including 15 after half time.	–
22	VFL	Super all day. Hard at the ball and competed well in the air.	–
23	WB	Attacked footy and man desperately. Kept dangerman Dahlhaus goal-less.	7
QF	VFL	Competed strongly all day and had 18 possessions to be Casey’s best.	–
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

14	VFL	First game back and was lively at times.	–
15	VFL	Rebounded well from defence. Kept Casey in it early.	–
16	VFL	Looks good as a rebounding small defender.	–
17	Port	Very lightly framed but was good in first half before fading.	5
18	NM	Subbed out in the third term after having little impact.	2
20	StK	Not a big day but showed great courage in closing minutes	5
21	GWS	Had a very quiet day off the bench, including just eight possessions.	2
22	Adel	Came on for the final term and had seven possessions.	2
23	Frem	Didn’t do enough on a ground that suits pace.	3