Alex Neal-Bullen to Debut Round 11 vs St Kilda

[Machsy 2,858]

People don't seem to realise that Swan has excellent pace. ANB doesn't.

Probably more Sidebottom.

No one ever said he was a Swan clone.

I just get reminded of Swan a bit when I see him play.

Not sure why.

Hayes or Cross might be better comparisons, but I don't think his pace is that limited.

[chook fowler 19,551]

That is a very unpleasant feeling chook.

You speak from experience?

[spirit of norm smith 16,589]

Likely either ANB or Billy will be sub. Makes sense if ANB is sub as he is still building fitness and body size.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,249]

You speak from experience?

Well ...err yes. Alpacas are related to camels.

It wasn't the armpits though.

[Mydee 288]

I wonder when his recurrent dislocation of the patello-femoral joint will happen again?

The godess of death strikes

[McQueen 17,867]

The kid hasn't even played a league game yet already there are comparisons to Brownlow and Norm Smith medalists.

Is there any wonder when a draftee doesn't fire we are so gutted?

Lower your expectations guys.

[Brayshaw Self 847]

I would say Lachie Neale is a good comparison for ANB

[Duh 109]

I would say Lachie Neale is a good comparison for ANB

ANB said that himself..

[jnrmac 20,189]

The kid hasn't even played a league game yet already there are comparisons to Brownlow and Norm Smith medalists.

Is there any wonder when a draftee doesn't fire we are so gutted?

Lower your expectations guys.

Aren't they just comparing them in style rather than saying they will be 'as good as'....?

[Coq au vin 755]

The medicos have fixed that issue, I asked him, just unlucky first up

As for the comments on his fitness, he is another Cross, trains when he doesn't have to, both he and Stretch were really fit when they arrived at the club

The only way to "fix" it with any certainty is surgery. He hasn't had that. Yet.

[olisik 4,060]

We should be more focused on praising a champion of the game going into his 150th then a draftee yet to prove anything on the big stage. Let's see how he goes first fellas

[beelzebub 23,383]

I wonder when his recurrent dislocation of the patello-femoral joint will happen again?

we better trade him now

[dee-luded 2,959]

Well ...err yes. Alpacas are related to camels.

It wasn't the armpits though.

hahaha, you sure they were fleas Bbo, or are you just putting the blame on those poor unfortunates, you call 'stock', er, pets?

[Duh 109]

We should be more focused on praising a champion of the game going into his 150th then a draftee yet to prove anything on the big stage. Let's see how he goes first fellas

Or we could praise both of them; one for completing a marvellous achievement of 150 AFL games, and one for fulfilling a life long dream of playing AFL

[Pirlo 813]

If you're after a comparison, how about our own James McDonald?

From the small amount that I've seen, he seems to share that intangible intelligence and attitude that took Junior the extra mile.

[Gator 17,474]

The kid hasn't even played a league game yet already there are comparisons to Brownlow and Norm Smith medalists.

Is there any wonder when a draftee doesn't fire we are so gutted?

Lower your expectations guys.

So because a player is likened to others in an attempt to shed light on style you think those examples are peoples expectations.

Interesting.

[Guest]

We should be more focused on praising a champion of the game going into his 150th then a draftee yet to prove anything on the big stage. Let's see how he goes first fellas

You are obsessed.

[Young Dee 1,303]

We should be more focused on praising a champion of the game going into his 150th then a draftee yet to prove anything on the big stage. Let's see how he goes first fellas

[McQueen 17,867]

Aren't they just comparing them in style rather than saying they will be 'as good as'....?

So because a player is likened to others in an attempt to shed light on style you think those examples are peoples expectations.

Interesting.

Fair points, I accept both.

Still, to call a young kids 'style' so prematurely is pretty rich.

Ed: regardless of style or potential, my point was referring to the way we liken our youngster to A graders. There's plenty more players in the league that he would be similar to.

Edited June 13, 2015 by McQueen

[Demonsone 2,044]

The kid hasn't even played a league game yet already there are comparisons to Brownlow and Norm Smith medalists.

Is there any wonder when a draftee doesn't fire we are so gutted?

Lower your expectations guys.

Well said... Whilst we have been starved of success & so many failed picks all these young players will take a number of preseasons to develop.... Patience is the key

[P-man 13,366]

Fair points, I accept both.

Still, to call a young kids 'style' so prematurely is pretty rich.

Ed: regardless of style or potential, my point was referring to the way we liken our youngster to A graders. There's plenty more players in the league that he would be similar to.

To be fair, everyone does that. When you are trying to provide a player comparison, you set the bar high. You won't hear many people utter the sentence about a young player, "he reminds me a lot of Chris Newman".

[McQueen 17,867]

To be fair, everyone does that. When you are trying to provide a player comparison, you set the bar high. You won't hear many people utter the sentence about a young player, "he reminds me a lot of Chris Newman".

Thanks for reinforcing my point, P-man.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,249]

hahaha, you sure they were fleas Bbo, or are you just putting the blame on those poor unfortunates, you call 'stock', er, pets?

Well they may have been a crustacean variety of flea.

[Dee Dee Ramone 89]

Watching him at Glenelg, ANB reminds me of J Selwood. Go boy!

[P-man 13,366]

Thanks for reinforcing my point, P-man.

My point was that it certainly isn't something particular to our supporters, which seemed to be the suggestion though perhaps I misinterpreted. Everyone does it. Media, fans, even the players themselves. And why not? Being excited about a youngster is a good thing, whether or not he turns out to be as good as Dane Swan.