Alex Neal-Bullen Joins Adelaide

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Alex Neal-Bullen has been traded to Adelaide.

He played 176 games for Melbourne.

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“Alex is a quality player and person who will add an enormous amount to our Club,”

“He is durable, classy with the ball and provides fantastic pressure as evidenced by him leading Melbourne for tackles this season.

“Having experienced a premiership, he knows what success looks like and will bring valuable leadership both on and off the field for us.” Adelaide GM of List Management and Strategy Justin Reid.

Trade details

Adelaide receive: Alex Neal-Bullen

Melbourne receive: Pick 28

Fantasy Impact

Alex Neal-Bullen joins Adelaide as a 28-year old half-forward option for senior coach Matthew Nicks.

He averaged 79.0pts from 23 games in 2024.

Neal-Bullen was used in a midfield role at times throughout 2024 at Melbourne to shutdown opposition mids, Nicks will likely use Neal-Bullen’s flexibility across half-forward or even through the midfield when required in 2025.