Jump to content

Farewell Alex Neal-Bullen

BAMF
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

I do not know the bloke or the circumstances, but I would extremely be VERY surprised if this was not a really genuine situation.

I know that he has been undervalued by Demonland people (not all !!) but there has not been many better clubmen in the Club's history than Nibbler.

He deserves to go with our (sad) blessing but also with our thanks.         Life is more important than footy !!

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Love 2
     

    Love the bloke. Absolute heart and soul player who has given his all. Will miss him greatly. Premiership champion 🔴🔵🏆

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Love 2
     
    Just now, Demonland said:

    You must be new here. Welcome to Demonland.

    Not new at all but it never ceases to amaze me.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Sad 1

    Reading this thread, one thing hasn't been said: I expect he is a bit gutted at having to leave. I doubt if it was an easy decision to make.

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    This seems more benign but no less impactful with the question marks over 5, 7, and 13.

    We are in a state.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    5 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    I thought we had good form on managing leaks recently. 

    You tend to think too much…. Then speak without thinking. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1
     
    14 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    One of the issues this club needs to resolve is this right here.

    Also fixing the footy stuff too. That's number one.

    But leaks are definitely up there.

    This. Find the leaker and sack them 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Clap 2
    1 hour ago, KLV said:

    Astonished at this. Only 2 years left and the excuse is family reasons? I take that back if family reasons mean someone is gravely ill, but for a new baby? Give me a break, it’s Adelaide for God’s sake 

    It turns out having a child several hundred kilometres from family support can be difficult - and for new parents, in ways that simply cannot be understood beforehand. 

    And WTF is wrong with Adelaide?

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    29 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Have I mentioned it was leaked to the media?

    Seriously, the family didn’t want it made public yet. Unfortunately someone has betrayed their confidence and now it’s public knowledge. The family is furious about that.

    Just wanna reiterate… this is something the family has been discussing for a while. It has ZERO to do any of the current stories making the rounds. 

    Head Brick Wall WCW

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Sad 1
    3 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

    You tend to think too much…. Then speak without thinking. 

    Wow did you come up with that all on you own? 

  • Quote

    I honestly opened this thread expecting it to be a joke. Feel like there’s a bit of a domino effect going on at the moment.

  • Quote
    32 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Have I mentioned it was leaked to the media?

    Seriously, the family didn’t want it made public yet. Unfortunately someone has betrayed their confidence and now it’s public knowledge. The family is furious about that.

    Just wanna reiterate… this is something the family has been discussing for a while. It has ZERO to do any of the current stories making the rounds. 

    Thanks WCW for the iportant context and for keeping some of us sane....I still feel devastated. 

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    3 minutes ago, gs77 said:

    It turns out having a child several hundred kilometres from family support can be difficult - and for new parents, in ways that simply cannot be understood beforehand. 

    And WTF is wrong with Adelaide?

    Nothing, it’s just not that far away 

  • Quote
    • Vomit 1

    If ANB wants to go home then we should shake his hand and wish him well. He’s earned the right to be sent off with a minimum of fuss and our best wishes.

  • Quote
    • Like 10
    • Love 3
    31 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Not sure what you want me to say, so as usual I will just be honest.

    A good clubman, a very nice guy, extremely fit, who tried his heart out and improved over the years, giving everything, but who still can turn it over at inopportune times.

    Disappointing, but I accept his reason and wish him and his family well.

    Interestingly he hasn’t named a club, unlike an earlier traded player, who insisted on one club limiting our trade potential.

     

    Say nothing - it’s all good. He’s taken so long to be a B+ grader, that I’m annoyed that he’s out the door 

    Oh well, potentially a 2nd rounder 

  • Quote
    1 hour ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    Not sure we’ll get much in return for him sadly. Love Nibbler 

    Lucky to get pick in the 40’s

  • Quote

    Just now, Oxdee said:

    Lucky to get pick in the 40’s

    He is

    1- contracted 

    2- highly rated by clubs and brings not only leadership and a superb work ethic, but unmatched defensive abilities. 
     

    Both SA clubs would be happy to have him, and I will be shocked if we take less than a good second round pick. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Shocked 1
    8 minutes ago, KLV said:

    Nothing, it’s just not that far away 

    You’re the hero we all need. Rocks for breakfast, yeah?

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    1 hour ago, adonski said:

    If we see 'Gawn linked to New Zealand' articles then we're really in trouble

    I've read a rumour that he's being chased by the Dunedin Dodos

  • Quote
    •  

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREGAME: Port Adelaide

      The Demons are set to embark on a four-week road trip that takes them across the country, with two games in Adelaide and a clash on the Gold Coast, broken up by a mid-season bye. Next up is a meeting with the inconsistent Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 37 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Collingwood

      I have something on tomorrow night so Podcast will be Wednesday night. The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Wednesday, 11th June @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Dees heartbreaking 1 point loss to the Magpies on King's Birthday Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

      • 6 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Collingwood

      Despite effectively playing against four extra opponents, the Dees controlled much of the match. However, their inaccuracy in front of goal and inability to convert dominance in clearances and inside 50s ultimately cost them dearly, falling to a heartbreaking one-point loss on King’s Birthday.

        • Haha
        • Like
      • 342 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Collingwood

      Max Gawn has an almost insurmountable lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award ahead of Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Clayton Oliver and Kozzy Pickett. Your votes please; 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Like
      • 29 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Collingwood

      It's Game Day and the Demons face a monumental task as they take on the top-of-the-table Magpies in one of the biggest games on the Dees calendar: the King's Birthday Big Freeze MND match. Can the Demons defy the odds and claim a massive scalp to keep their finals hopes alive?

        • Haha
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 720 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Collingwood

      It was freezing cold at Mission Whitten Stadium where only the brave came out in the rain to watch a game that turned out to be as miserable as the weather.
      The Casey Demons secured their third consecutive victory, earning the four premiership points and credit for defeating a highly regarded Collingwood side, but achieved little else. Apart perhaps from setting the scene for Monday’s big game at the MCG and the Ice Challenge that precedes it.
      Neither team showcased significant skill in the bleak and greasy conditions, at a location that was far from either’s home territory. Even the field umpires forgot where they were and experienced a challenging evening, but no further comment is necessary.

      • 4 replies
      Demonland
    View All