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This will be the pick where our recruiting department earn their money.

If ANB (and/or McDonald) turns out a player, it will be a huge coup for us.

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I have a feeling that this bloke will get some senior game time this year [and/or feature in the B&F at Casey].

http://madmondayshow.com/2014/11/14/alex-neal-bullen-player-profile/

I found this segment from the article interesting: No stand-out traits: Although Neal-Bullen is sound in all facets of the game and he has no glaring weaknesses, he also has no outstanding strengths to his game that will put him a level above in the AFL. His clearance work comes close, but as a smaller player it is unlikely hell retain the same dominance at the contest in the AFL.

It's possible that whilst ANB was a steady performer this year other clubs perhaps didn't see lots of upside or scope for improvement on what he is already producing? Let's hope that he continues to develop & that his fitness is one particular area which he can use to his advantage at AFL level. We don't have too many gut running mids & he could definitely add something to our side from that perspective.

Edit: spelling

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I wouldn't be surprised if ANB plays the most games out of all new draftees next year, given that he has had some experience playing against the bigger bodies in the SANFL.

That and he also seems to have the best tank of all new draftees, what with a sub 10min 3km time-trial and a 15+ beep test. Aerobically, he's probably the most ready.

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Hope they managed him better than we managed JT

..or perhaps that his injury was less severe than JT's

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bump...

Informative little interview on the club website. The kid speaks very well and seems to have a mature head on his shoulders. Played Casey DL on the weekend, so he appears to be back into the thick of it. Looking forward to seeing what he can do.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-04-23/nealbullen-returns-to-football

he must just love those new balance logos on his gear too, nut

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This is the kid that someone on here suggested last week we should delist before he has even played a game.....

Bahahahaha!!!!

Yep, and I think he will be a beauty when he gets up and running.

He will be a big part of our resurgence.

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Burgo's easiest interview ever? Ask the question and away we go! Here's someone who won't have trouble communicating on the field.

Refreshingly informative, respectful and appreciative, and loved the "we" including in references to previous years.

T

(p.s. Go the hyphens!)

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bump...

Informative little interview on the club website. The kid speaks very well and seems to have a mature head on his shoulders. Played Casey DL on the weekend, so he appears to be back into the thick of it. Looking forward to seeing what he can do.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-04-23/nealbullen-returns-to-football

A Kilo of extra muscle on each leg following the rehab!!!!!!

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Shy type !

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Now that is an impressive interview. The right mix of humility, confidence, drive and thought given to each and every response. One to watch!

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Burgo's easiest interview ever? Ask the question and away we go! Here's someone who won't have trouble communicating on the field.

Refreshingly informative, respectful and appreciative, and loved the "we" including in references to previous years.

T

(p.s. Go the hyphens!)

I thought the same thing, all Burgs had to do was prompt and away he'd go. He was clearly nervous as he got tongue tied and was breathless, but otherwise he came across as a natural speaker. Pretty impressive interview, I thought.

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Early call but I see a lot of Lenny Hayes in this kid

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I thought the same thing, all Burgs had to do was prompt and away he'd go. He was clearly nervous as he got tongue tied and was breathless, but otherwise he came across as a natural speaker. Pretty impressive interview, I thought.

Wait till you see him and Stretch work together on a footy field Nash, a thing of beauty, seen it a couple of times already at training

A Kilo of extra muscle on each leg following the rehab!!!!!!

As I have stated before when you speak to the players these days, they can't speak highly enough of the fitness.staff and medicos

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Anyone know how many touches he did have in 50% game time?

He was a really solid performer in he SANFL as an 18 year old and I respect how in the video he didn't get ahead of himself saying he'd be an automatic upgrade to Casey 1's after a full game this week but I hope he plays well enough so he does get upgraded.

Along with Neal-Bullen I think Stretch, Harmes and Toumpas are 4 young midfielders who can contribute at AFL level at some stage this year. The reinforcements for the 2nd half of the season who provide a bit of fresh energy if there are injuries or some of the others lose form.

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This is the kid that someone on here suggested last week we should delist before he has even played a game.....

Bahahahaha!!!!

Seriously?

Posted

This is the kid that someone on here suggested last week we should delist before he has even played a game.....

Bahahahaha!!!!

I'll have to see a quote before I believe someone said that.

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I'll have to see a quote before I believe someone said that.

You left out a few who should go:

Spencer

Fitzpatrick

Riley

King

Tehrlich

Matt Jones

Neal-Bullen

Harmes

Hunt

White

Jamar will retire

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I'll have to see a quote before I believe someone said that.

You left out a few who should go:

Spencer

Fitzpatrick

Riley

King

Tehrlich

Matt Jones

Neal-Bullen

Harmes

Hunt

White

Jamar will retire

Thanks M C :)

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I saw that at the time too. Thought he must have just put a cross through the names of anyone he hadn't heard of before. It's the only logic I could come up with to justify such nonsense.

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