Leroy Jetta will play his first game of the season after being named one of four inclusions into Essendon’s side to take on GWS on Saturday afternoon.
6:14pm May 2, 2013
A number of senior players have staked their claims for selection ahead of Essendon’s Round 6 match against GWS at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
9:12am Apr 30, 2013
4:32pm Aug 1, 2011
12:37am Mar 5, 2011
Junior Clubs:
Clubs:
Debut: 2007
Recruited from: South Fremantle
Brownlow Votes: -
Benefactor
Newton's Pharmacy
As one of the most exciting small forwards in the game, there is no doubt that when Leroy Jetta is up and running it usually means the Bombers are firing. From his 21 games this season, Jetta finished the year ranked 10th in total goal assists in the AFL and booted 22 goals of his own.
Contemplated quitting football before James Hird took over as coach last year, but went on to enjoy his finest AFL. Played every game for the Bombers and kicked 27 goals, a career-best return. Jetta’s creativity and clever skills are central to his game and the club is hoping he can improve his fitness to push through the midfield regularly this year.
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 5 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Handballs | 7 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Disposals | 12 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Marks | 2 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 5 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Goals | 0 | - | - |
| Dream Team | 54 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide Crows | W 82 - 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Melbourne | W 184 - 36 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Fremantle | W 68 - 72 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | St Kilda | W 91 - 128 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | Collingwood | W 121 - 75 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | GWS Giants | W 120 - 81 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 54 |
| 7 | Geelong Cats | L 113 - 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Brisbane Lions | L 86 - 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | Richmond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 | Sydney Swans | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | Carlton | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 12 | Gold Coast Suns | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 14 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 15 | Port Adelaide | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 16 | Western Bulldogs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 17 | GWS Giants | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 18 | Hawthorn | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 19 | Collingwood | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 20 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 21 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22 | Carlton | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 23 | Richmond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | W: 6 - L: 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 54 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 16 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Handballs | 15 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Disposals | 31 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Marks | 10 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 10, 2010 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 8 | St Kilda | Rd 15, 2012 |
| Goals | 4 | Port Adelaide | Rd 2, 2012 |
| Dream Team | 127 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 10, 2010 |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Essendon | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 54 |
| 2012 | Essendon | 178 | 120 | 298 | 61 | 0 | 18 | 17 | 67 | 22 | 22 | 1346 |
| 2011 | Essendon | 196 | 151 | 347 | 57 | 0 | 24 | 23 | 88 | 27 | 9 | 1539 |
| 2010 | Essendon | 93 | 97 | 190 | 38 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 43 | 9 | 9 | 810 |
| 2009 | Essendon | 35 | 38 | 73 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 280 |
| 2008 | Essendon | 98 | 68 | 166 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 54 | 11 | 9 | 774 |
| 2007 | Essendon | 16 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 138 |
AFL Games: 83
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love to watch the most: Lebron James
Coach’s favourite saying: “Do the basics”
Coach’s pet: Brent Stanton
Favourite Footy Commentator: Dennis Commetti
Whose autograph did you get as a kid? Michael Voss
Describe your perfect day off: A 40 degree day out fishing
Who inspires you? My son’s
Best advice received: Make the most of the opportunity
What scares you the most? Kyle Reimers
If you weren’t a footballer what would you be? A basketballer
First job held: Plasterboard Deliverer
Person you would most like to meet: LeBron James
Three things you would like to do after your football career: Travel, relax and spend time with my boys.
Greatest non- football achievement: Becoming a father
How would your best friend describe you? Funny and outgoing
One thing you can’t eat: Anchovies
What domestic chore do you refuse to do? The dishes
Which event would you prefer to attend, Olympics or World Cup? Olympics
Favourite Australian Personality: Mark “Chopper Reid”
iPhone, Blackberry, or Android: Samsung
Best book read: Brother Boys
Favourite TV show: Family
Favourite band/ musical artist: Jay Z
Favourite movie: 8 Mile
