Delisted #7: Leroy Jetta
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Jetta needs to develop a tank so that he can have stints in the midfield.
I dont believe that he will be a gun player in the midfield ,but it will free him up from the forward line which can be a frustrating place for small players.
Jetta has good speed, peripheral awareness and is good at clearances, but needs to be cleaner when picking up loose balls. He often panics and fumbles ground balls when under pressure.
Jetta needs to develop a tank so that he can have stints in the midfield.
I dont believe that he will be a gun player in the midfield ,but it will free him up from the forward line which can be a frustrating place for small players.
Jetta has good speed, peripheral awareness and is good at clearances, but needs to be cleaner when picking up loose balls. He often panics and fumbles ground balls when under pressure.
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Bump.
Just saw Leroy around Maribyrnong River. He's looking pretty big.
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Just saw Leroy around Maribyrnong River. He's looking pretty big.
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Sweet
He's a pretty stocky kid. I was right in front of him when he did that tackle against a Richmond player *insert name*.
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He's a pretty stocky kid. I was right in front of him when he did that tackle against a Richmond player *insert name*.
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Now now Ben, what did I say about you stalking the players?
Now now Ben, what did I say about you stalking the players?
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Fine, I won't go out jogging, I'll sit on my arse and get fat(ter). You happy Spikey? Are you happy? Are you?
He was with someone else, probably from Essendon, but I didn't have my contacts on, so I couldn't recognise him.
I saw Leroy's tatts on his arms, then I thought "that guy has the same tatts as Leroy Jetta", then I thought "that IS Leroy Jetta".
He's looking pretty tank.
PS Spikey, if I was stalking him, I'd have asked for an autograph.
Fine, I won't go out jogging, I'll sit on my arse and get fat(ter). You happy Spikey? Are you happy? Are you?
He was with someone else, probably from Essendon, but I didn't have my contacts on, so I couldn't recognise him.
I saw Leroy's tatts on his arms, then I thought "that guy has the same tatts as Leroy Jetta", then I thought "that IS Leroy Jetta".
He's looking pretty tank.
PS Spikey, if I was stalking him, I'd have asked for an autograph.
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Stick to the topic, please
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Was it Carlton we were playing where he made that tackle out in the open on the HF flank?
Might have been close to 3 quarter time
Was it Carlton we were playing where he made that tackle out in the open on the HF flank?
Might have been close to 3 quarter time
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Are you talking about the one against Richmond? That tackle was epic.
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Are you talking about the one against Richmond? That tackle was epic.
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Yeah, couldn't remember if it was Carlton or Richmond
Yeah, couldn't remember if it was Carlton or Richmond
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He really doesn't appear to have that explosive speed with the ball in his hands. He looks quick when chasing but he hasn't been able to break the lines or burst away from packs, and doesn't appear to be that type of player.
Hopefully he can add some more consistency into his game and end up with about 20 odd goals for the year. With Davey back in the team there are sure to be some exciting passages of play in our forward 50 this year
He really doesn't appear to have that explosive speed with the ball in his hands. He looks quick when chasing but he hasn't been able to break the lines or burst away from packs, and doesn't appear to be that type of player.
Hopefully he can add some more consistency into his game and end up with about 20 odd goals for the year. With Davey back in the team there are sure to be some exciting passages of play in our forward 50 this year
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
I thought he was one of our better players on Friday night. He is gaining in confidence everytime he plays.
When he crumbs a ball inside 50 you can just about mark it down for a goal already, he is going to be one dangerous footballer for us.
I thought he was one of our better players on Friday night. He is gaining in confidence everytime he plays.
When he crumbs a ball inside 50 you can just about mark it down for a goal already, he is going to be one dangerous footballer for us.
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
His defensive side has definitaely improved, IMO we should see how he goes playing a role on Cyril this week.
His defensive side has definitaely improved, IMO we should see how he goes playing a role on Cyril this week.
Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
His game on the weekend was an improvement on previous weeks, but i'd like for him to back himself more, he still looks nervous out there.
His game on the weekend was an improvement on previous weeks, but i'd like for him to back himself more, he still looks nervous out there.
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
really worried that this bloke will amount to nothing, for us anyway. Would love to see him cement a spot in our side this year. I liked what I saw when he was running out of the backline for bendigo. He doesnt seem a natural ball winner and I think the backline will help him get into the game.
really worried that this bloke will amount to nothing, for us anyway. Would love to see him cement a spot in our side this year. I liked what I saw when he was running out of the backline for bendigo. He doesnt seem a natural ball winner and I think the backline will help him get into the game.
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Hi guys interested in where you think this guy fits in?
Love his skill set, its just to me he looks too nice on the field. That is he doesnt have enough mongrel in him. Also looks to lack the confidence to trust his immense skills.
From what I am reading your team will have a larger element to the forward line with 2 0f Hurley, Gumbleton and Neagle and either Ryder or Hille is that correct? With Williams he to me plays as more of a tall lead up forward rather than a true crumbing player as do Monfries and Winderlich. That leaves the chance for a small crumbing forward to emerge. Will it be Leroy or is there someone else?
Hi guys interested in where you think this guy fits in?
Love his skill set, its just to me he looks too nice on the field. That is he doesnt have enough mongrel in him. Also looks to lack the confidence to trust his immense skills.
From what I am reading your team will have a larger element to the forward line with 2 0f Hurley, Gumbleton and Neagle and either Ryder or Hille is that correct? With Williams he to me plays as more of a tall lead up forward rather than a true crumbing player as do Monfries and Winderlich. That leaves the chance for a small crumbing forward to emerge. Will it be Leroy or is there someone else?
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Everything stems back to this really. Too many times in the past he has chosen to give of dodgy handballs inside 50 when he should be backing himself and having a shot.
Everything stems back to this really. Too many times in the past he has chosen to give of dodgy handballs inside 50 when he should be backing himself and having a shot.
It's probably still Davey's spot to lose but if they both continue their form from the Eagles game we might be looking at Jetta taking that spot. Winderlich as you mentioned is more of a lead up forward but he can definitely crumb pretty well too. Zaharakis will play more football in the forward line this year with his goal threat.
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Leroy was impressive against the Weagles. Haters can say what they like but i'm tipping a big improvement for him this year, solidify a senior spot and make himself a name at AFL level.
I think his aggression and determination looked to be right up on friday, lets hope he continues that on into the H&A season!
Leroy was impressive against the Weagles. Haters can say what they like but i'm tipping a big improvement for him this year, solidify a senior spot and make himself a name at AFL level.
I think his aggression and determination looked to be right up on friday, lets hope he continues that on into the H&A season!
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
7. Leroy Jetta
Born: 6/7/1988
Drafted: 2006 National Draft, selection 18
Height: 178cm
Weight: 77kg
Position: Forward
Games: 28
Goals: 15
Debut: Round 1 2007
Drafted: 2006 National Draft, selection 18
Height: 178cm
Weight: 77kg
Position: Forward
Games: 28
Goals: 15
Debut: Round 1 2007
2009 AFL Statistics and Averages:
Matches: 6
Kicks: 5.8
Handballs: 6.3
Disposals: 12.2
Marks: 2
Tackles: 2.5
Goals: 0.2
Behinds: 0.5
Essendon FC Career Profile:
Leroy Jetta is an exciting player with great pace, tremendous skills and ability to beat opponents. He exploded into the AFL in 2007, playing four games and kicking three goals, to start the 2007 season. Injury cut short his appearances but he returned to play football with Essendon affiliate club Bendigo Bombers.He had a more consistent season in 2008 playing 18 games and is shaping up to be one of the game's more exciting young players.
2010 Preview:
An output of only six games in 2009 – his third year at AFL level – was below the expectations of both player and club, and the West Australian will be looking to make big strides this season. Needs to build greater endurance to be able to run through the midfield for longer periods and prevent himself from being typecast as a crumbing forward.
Supercoach Salary: $231.900
Dreamteam Salary: $205.100
Contract Status: Until the end of 2010
Matches: 6
Kicks: 5.8
Handballs: 6.3
Disposals: 12.2
Marks: 2
Tackles: 2.5
Goals: 0.2
Behinds: 0.5
Essendon FC Career Profile:
Leroy Jetta is an exciting player with great pace, tremendous skills and ability to beat opponents. He exploded into the AFL in 2007, playing four games and kicking three goals, to start the 2007 season. Injury cut short his appearances but he returned to play football with Essendon affiliate club Bendigo Bombers.He had a more consistent season in 2008 playing 18 games and is shaping up to be one of the game's more exciting young players.
2010 Preview:
An output of only six games in 2009 – his third year at AFL level – was below the expectations of both player and club, and the West Australian will be looking to make big strides this season. Needs to build greater endurance to be able to run through the midfield for longer periods and prevent himself from being typecast as a crumbing forward.
Supercoach Salary: $231.900
Dreamteam Salary: $205.100
Contract Status: Until the end of 2010
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Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
Loved his work last night, most unselfish footballer on our list.
Loved his work last night, most unselfish footballer on our list.
Re: 7. Leroy Jetta
That punch out to Lonergan (or Monfries?, then the handball receive and delivery to Hilley was special (sorry Adam Goodes).
Very, very good vision to see that and touch and work rate to make it happen.
Few too many times he went the spot up inside 40, should be an automatic shot IMHO.
That punch out to Lonergan (or Monfries?, then the handball receive and delivery to Hilley was special (sorry Adam Goodes).
Very, very good vision to see that and touch and work rate to make it happen.
Few too many times he went the spot up inside 40, should be an automatic shot IMHO.
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