Jump to content

Farewell Alex Neal-Bullen

BAMF
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

ANB probably has had his best ever season this year, we are selling at highest value. At 28 years old I don't think he has much more room to improve and it's likely he won't be as impactful in a new club and system.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • 2 weeks later...
     
    1 hour ago, Ugottobekidding said:

    I reckon chandler will take on ANB pressure role. Will he pull it off, I am not sure.

    I think Chandler is already playing that type of role.  I think we will need another player like ANB but who also adds goals.  Saw the impact of such mid sized forwards during the finals.  Must bring pressure but also hit the scoreboard.   

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    34 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    I think Chandler is already playing that type of role.  I think we will need another player like ANB but who also adds goals.  Saw the impact of such mid sized forwards during the finals.  Must bring pressure but also hit the scoreboard.   

    I wonder if Woey or Bowey could get super fit and play that role.

    Edited by Redleg

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    2 hours ago, Ugottobekidding said:

    I reckon chandler will take on ANB pressure role. Will he pull it off, I am not sure.

    Always thought he'd would be a good candidate to do ANBs role. Upgrade on marking ability, especially overhead, has good pace and probably would kick few more goals. Not sure he has the same tank as ANB...yet, but he loves the nitty gritty stuff and likes tackling and scrapping around to win the ball.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    1 hour ago, Lexinator said:

    Always thought he'd would be a good candidate to do ANBs role. Upgrade on marking ability, especially overhead, has good pace and probably would kick few more goals. Not sure he has the same tank as ANB...yet, but he loves the nitty gritty stuff and likes tackling and scrapping around to win the ball.

    AMW more suited.  Gets much more of the ball and more of an in and under player.  Both got pace.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    On 13/09/2024 at 23:11, Mach5 said:


    Yeah, the reason clubs in the Crom position do this is because we essentially have no choice in the matter.

    We kinda do, as he's still contracted to us next year

  • Quote
    •  
    35 minutes ago, stinga said:

    AMW more suited.  Gets much more of the ball and more of an in and under player.  Both got pace.

    Chandlers tackling was elite this year according to stats.

  • Quote
    9 hours ago, Ugottobekidding said:

    I reckon chandler will take on ANB pressure role. Will he pull it off, I am not sure.

    Chandler doesn't have the fitness. Though almost no-one has ANB's fitness and ability to run all day.

    Understand the criticisms of ANB's onfield shortcomings, but I think people are underestimating what he brings both onfield and off as a leader. Will be missed at a time when leadership is something we're crying out for post-Gus and given the Oliver/Trac/Smith issues. Thank god Melksham did enough to earn himself another year.

  • Quote
    • Like 7

    On 12/09/2024 at 18:29, Gator said:

    You have to treat the McAdam and Neale-Bullen deals separately.  They're not related, even though I understand the parallels.

    For me, pick 25 for Neale-Bullen is an excellent outcome.  I reckon he's worth a late 30s pick.  But, ultimately, he's worth what someone will pay.

    I accept his leadership qualities are valuable, but I don't overly rate the footballer.  A decent role player, but they're a dime a dozen.  Too much of a fumbler with many limitations.

    In a deep draft this is a very good pick.

    You won't be surprised I differ in my assessment of nibblas ability - he finished sixth in the bluey last year, and I'm guessing will be top 5, perhaps even top 3 this year.

    And if the pies want a first rounder for noble, late 30s for nibbla is way overs.

    Be that at as it may, I completely agree with you he's worth what the market says he's worth. Simple as that.

    If that's pick 25 then so be it (by the by, in a vacuum, as highly as I rate nibbla, I would peg him at 20-25, so 25 is pretty fair).

    It's the same with trading players into the club, both in terms of what draft pick we're prepared to give up and what salary we offer.

    Which is why I find the annual debate about the 'worth' of players all a bit silly. 

    Edited by binman

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    8 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    I think Chandler is already playing that type of role.  I think we will need another player like ANB but who also adds goals.  Saw the impact of such mid sized forwards during the finals.  Must bring pressure but also hit the scoreboard.   

    Can forgotten man Spargo come in and fill the role?

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1
    • Vomit 1
    On 12/09/2024 at 18:29, Gator said:

    You have to treat the McAdam and Neale-Bullen deals separately.  They're not related, even though I understand the parallels.

    For me, pick 25 for Neale-Bullen is an excellent outcome.  I reckon he's worth a late 30s pick.  But, ultimately, he's worth what someone will pay.

    I accept his leadership qualities are valuable, but I don't overly rate the footballer.  A decent role player, but they're a dime a dozen.  Too much of a fumbler with many limitations.

    In a deep draft this is a very good pick.

    Unless we can replace his running power and football nous he's going to leave a considerable hole in how we play. In saying that I think pick 25 in a deep draft is a pretty fair result.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    2 hours ago, BillyBeane said:

    Can forgotten man Spargo come in and fill the role?

    3-ish years on a 5 hundred-ish contract would be end of 2nd round is my guess so early 40s

  • Quote

    3 hours ago, BillyBeane said:

    Can forgotten man Spargo come in and fill the role?

    Yep, I reckon he can.

  • Quote
    4 hours ago, BillyBeane said:

    Can forgotten man Spargo come in and fill the role?

    I think Spargo may surprise a few next year provided his achilles heel is no longer his achilles heel.

    We missed his entries inside 50 this season. 

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    5 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

    I think Spargo may surprise a few next year provided his achilles heel is no longer his achilles heel.

    We missed his entries inside 50 this season. 

    Agreed, but it was his calf wasn't it?

  • Quote
    18 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

    Agreed, but it was his calf wasn't it?

    It was calf adjacent.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1
    • Shocked 1
    • 2 weeks later...

    On 04/09/2024 at 08:00, Redleg said:

    ANB is 28.

    Wrong I believe it’s already No 25 as per Shane Mac and a complete swap. 

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
     
    1 hour ago, 58er said:

    Wrong I believe it’s already No 25 as per Shane Mac and a complete swap. 

    Not wrong, I was giving his age not the pick we are getting.

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    Not directly related to the ANB trade, but would the now delisted McHenry be worth the club looking at as a replacement for ANB?

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Vomit 1

    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

    • REPORT: Gold Coast

      From the start, Melbourne’s performance against the Gold Coast Suns at Peoples First Stadium was nothing short of a massive botch up and it came down in the first instance to poor preparation. Rather than adequately preparing the team for battle against an opponent potentially on the skids after suffering three consecutive losses, the Demons looking anything but sharp and ready to play in the opening minutes of the game. By way of contrast, the Suns demonstrated a clear sense of purpose and will to win. From the very first bounce of the ball they were back to where they left off earlier in the season in Round Three when the teams met at the MCG. They ran rings around the Demons and finished the game off with a dominant six goal final term. This time, they produced another dominant quarter to start the game, restricting Melbourne to a solitary point to lead by six goals at the first break, by which time, the game was all but over.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Gold Coast

      Coming off four consecutive victories and with a team filled with 17 AFL listed players, the Casey Demons took to their early morning encounter with the lowly Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium with the swagger of a team that thought a win was inevitable. They were smashing it for the first twenty minutes of the game after Tom Fullarton booted the first two goals but they then descended into an abyss of frustrating poor form and lackadaisical effort that saw the swagger and the early arrogance disappear by quarter time when their lead was overtaken by a more intense and committed opponent. The Suns continued to apply the pressure in the second quarter and got out to a three goal lead in mid term before the Demons fought back. A late goal to the home side before the half time bell saw them ten points up at the break and another surge in the third quarter saw them comfortably up with a 23 point lead at the final break.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Rd 17 vs Adelaide

      With their season all over bar the shouting the Demons head back on the road for the third week in a row as they return to Adelaide to take on the Crows. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Clap
      • 57 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      The Demons did not come to play from the opening bounce and let the Gold Coast kick the first 5 goals of the match. They then outscored the Suns for the next 3 quarters but it was too little too late and their season is now effectively over.

        • Like
      • 225 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      Max Gawn has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award ahead of Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and Kysaiah Pickett. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Like
      • 34 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      It's Game Day and the Demons are back on the road again and this may be the last roll of the dice to get their 2025 season back on track as they take on the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium.

        • Haha
      • 546 replies
      Demonland
    View All