Welcome Welcome to Adelaide: Alex Neal-Bullen - Traded for Pick 28

[119others]

Happy Clapper journo from H Sun

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/trade-hq/afl-trade-news-live-updates-and-news-from-day-1-of-afl-trade-period/live-coverage/fd53af9ceee6ea2b018bb42b29a9e6ea

Trade grade: Crows win over Dees in long-winded straight swap
https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/journalists/josh-barnes
TRADE: Melbourne trades Alex Neal-Bullen

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Alex Neal-bullen

Age

28

Ht

182cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.3

4star

K

8.7

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.1

5star

G

0.8

4star

D

10.5

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.5

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.5

2star

G

1.5

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.0

4star

to Adelaide for pick 28
MELBOURNE: C
A second rounder is a solid enough return for a homesick forward. But Neal-Bullen finished third in the club’s best-and-fairest.
And in totality over the last two seasons, Melbourne essentially swapped Shane McAdam

23

Shane Mcadam

Age

29

Ht

186cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.5

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

1.8

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.3

5star

G

0.8

4star

D

6.5

1star

K

4.8

2star

HB

1.8

1star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.3

4star

G

0.8

4star

D

6.5

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

1.8

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.3

5star

G

0.8

4star

for Neal-Bullen, with the pick sent in this year’s deal the exact one that was swapped for McAdam.
That isn’t great business.
ADELAIDE: B+
Virtually a direct swap of McAdam for Neal-Bullen is a win. The Crows will happily plant ANB at half-forward and his hard running opens up for Josh Rachele and Izak Rankine

23

Izak Rankine

Age

24

Ht

181cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

2.0

5star

D

13.0

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

2.0

5star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

5star

G

2.0

5star

to spend even more time on the ball.
A good addition to the forward line.
Where does Neal-Bullen sit among the best players in the Crows team? Top five, top seven?

 

[Jeffcrowe]

My criteria picks the perfect leadership group

Dawson (captain)
Neal-Bullen (vice captain)

Don’t mind that as the first 2

No emerging leaders ?

 

[Scorpus]

"Where does Neal-Bullen sit among the best players in the Crows team? Top five, top seven?"

Lol

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Lol

Well if he’s top 5 at melb he prob is top 7 at us next year

But prefer if he’s not as means we could do ok

 

[Cromulant]

Don’t mind that as the first 2

No emerging leaders ?

Fog, maybe Max

 

[Scorpus]

Don’t mind that as the first 2

No emerging leaders ?

I'd keep it very simple until we have some emerging leaders.

Even Fogarty, I don't mind him as a leadership pick, but based on 2024 when he was in the leadership group, I don't think he's there yet as an on field leader

 

[Scorpus]

Well if he’s top 5 at melb he prob is top 7 at us next year

But prefer if he’s not as means we could do ok

He's not a top 5 player at Melbourne.

Of course technically he finished top 5 in their B&F but I wouldn't rate him as a top 5 player on their list

 

[Jeffcrowe]

I'd keep it very simple until we have some emerging leaders.

Even Fogarty, I don't mind him as a leadership pick, but based on 2024 when he was in the leadership group, I don't think he's there yet as an on field leader

Yep he sh@t bed in leadership capacity in second showdown when Rankine went down but I think it’s part of the learning and exposure he needs

He seems to have good input and developing his ability to speak up , has come along way . I’d have him there for exposure as could be a future captain or support Max

Keays is prob the classic lead by example guy I’d include as a DVC

 

[Crom1995]

Alex pls..

 

[Jeffcrowe]

He's not a top 5 player at Melbourne.

Of course technically he finished top 5 in their B&F but I wouldn't rate him as a top 5 player on their list

Well on b and F consistency he prob is but I agree , to the eye he’s not

 

[Cromulant]

He's not a top 5 player at Melbourne.

Of course technically he finished top 5 in their B&F but I wouldn't rate him as a top 5 player on their list

Shows you how disappointing they've been in the last 2 years, injuries aside

 

[hirohito]

Happy Clapper journo from H Sun

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/trade-hq/afl-trade-news-live-updates-and-news-from-day-1-of-afl-trade-period/live-coverage/fd53af9ceee6ea2b018bb42b29a9e6ea

Trade grade: Crows win over Dees in long-winded straight swap
https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/journalists/josh-barnes
TRADE: Melbourne trades Alex Neal-Bullen to Adelaide for pick 28
MELBOURNE: C
A second rounder is a solid enough return for a homesick forward. But Neal-Bullen finished third in the club’s best-and-fairest.
And in totality over the last two seasons, Melbourne essentially swapped Shane McAdam for Neal-Bullen, with the pick sent in this year’s deal the exact one that was swapped for McAdam.
That isn’t great business.
ADELAIDE: B+
Virtually a direct swap of McAdam for Neal-Bullen is a win. The Crows will happily plant ANB at half-forward and his hard running opens up for Josh Rachele and Izak Rankine to spend even more time on the ball.
A good addition to the forward line.
Where does Neal-Bullen sit among the best players in the Crows team? Top five, top seven?

Calling a good trade good makes them a happy clapper now?

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Fog, maybe Max

Agree

 

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[Scorpus]

Well on b and F consistency he prob is but I agree , to the eye he’s not

In terms of output quality I'd expect from each player in 2025 I think he would be in that 10-15 range

 

[Cromulant]

In terms of output quality I'd expect from each player in 2025 I think he would be in that 10-15 range

Which is higher than most ot our current crop of "senior" players.

It's a bit overs, but we need seasoned pros like him

 

[Geoffa32]

ANB for McAdam.

Great trade.

 

[Scorpus]

Which is higher than most ot our current crop of "senior" players.

It's a bit overs, but we need seasoned pros like him

He would be right near the top of our experienced players

It's just funny a journalist claiming he would immediately be a top 5 player for us. I don't think even the most negative posters on this board think our list is that bad

 

[Coopers]

What’s your favourite food?

I love salt and vinegar chips.



I was keen on the guy up until now.
Now I'm convinced we have made a horrible mistake.

 

[Shifty Crow]

ANB for McAdam.

Great trade.

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[Shifty Crow]

Don’t mind that as the first 2

No emerging leaders ?

Worrell


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[Cromulant]

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He'll probably play more games for us in the first 4 rounds than Shane does for them

 

[Geoffa32]

What’s your favourite food?

I love salt and vinegar chips.



I was keen on the guy up until now.
Now I'm convinced we have made a horrible mistake.

Where does he keep his tomatoe sauce once opened


Better be the pantry...

 

[jackster83]

What’s your favourite food?

I love salt and vinegar chips.



I was keen on the guy up until now.
Now I'm convinced we have made a horrible mistake.

Salt and vinegar chips are awesome.

 

[Geoffa32]

Fog, maybe Max

I reckon Michalanney is our next captain.