THE sky’s the limit for all involved with the Western Jets, who have recently become a rich talent source for AFL clubs.
That reputation has been a long time in the making and now extends both on and off the field.
Jets coach Steven Kretiuk has implored everyone in the blue and gold of the Jets to think big-picture and strive for the professional ranks.
“We haven’t had enough recognition in the past. We’re producing good players and coaches and people to go up to AFL level.”
That has never been in sharper focus than in the NAB Cup.
The Jets have a coach, captain, assistant and fitness coaches, and a host of players plying their trade in the upper echelon.
Mark Neeld, who had a coaching apprenticeship with the Jets, has taken the coaching reins at Melbourne and
led the Demons to victory over Collingwood at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night. “There are some excellent ex-Jets coaches and fitness staff involved in the AFL this year,” Kretiuk said.
Callan Ward, a Spotswood product whose talent was identified while at the Jets, was named co-captain of AFL expansion club GWS Giants alongside big-name recruits Phil Davis and Luke Power.
– Lance Jenkinson
