BEING able to continue playing alongside Adam Goodes is a key reason why Lewis Jetta has decided to extend his time in the Swans.

Jetta has committed to another two years in Sydney, rejecting the lure of returning home to Western Australia.

Goodes also played a role in bringing Jetta to the Swans when he was drafted as the 14th pick in 2009.

"Yes, definitely," Jetta told The Daily Telegraph when asked about Goodes' involvement in staying at the club.

"I'm going to cherish every game I play with him. It's an amazing opportunity to still be playing with him."

Goodes has helped Jetta's development as a player, mentoring and guiding him in how to perform in the AFL.

"When I first got to the footy club he showed me the ropes," Jetta said.

"He showed me the hard work required and what it means to be a professional."

While Goodes helped Jetta in his early days at the club the 24-year-old has been doing what he can to support Goodes since he was racially vilified twice in five days.

"It was hard to watch Adam go through what he did," Jetta said.

"Whenever he needs me I'm there to help him in any way I can.

"I'm sure he was still thinking about it (the racial abuse) but when he steps over the white line that's when he turns into footy mode.

"As a champion he came back and played a ripper against Essendon and I'm sure he'll play well against Adelaide too.

"It just shows what a great guy he is and what a professional he is."

Jetta established himself as one of the most exciting players in the AFL last season, kicking 45 goals.

Shin soreness has prevented Jetta from playing with Goodes in Adelaide today, but he looks forward to resuming their partnership in round 13 against Port Adelaide.

"I enjoy playing with him," Jetta said.

"Every time I'm in trouble I just kick it to him and I'm sure he's going to win the ball and nine times out of 10 he does.

"He just puts it in front of me and lets me run onto it and that's all I can ask.

"He inspires me the way he behaves off the field as well as on. He's one of the greats of the football club and I'm just lucky to be able to play with him."

Also at the front of Jetta's mind was the happiness of his young family, which is expected to grow by one in two months time.

"I was thinking about whether Jess and I are happy where we are in Sydney at the moment and we are," Jetta said.

"Home will always be home and I know where it is.

"We figured we have the opportunity to explore more so we stayed.

"We started thinking about it and we spoke about it together and made the decision together.

"We're happy and comfortable and things are going well here. Neither of us are homesick we're happy living here in Sydney and we have a family as well."