Melbourne has re-signed promising young forward Alex Neal-Bullen for a further two seasons.
The new deal will see Neal-Bullen remain at the club until at least the end of the 2019 season.
โItโs good to put the hard work in at the start of the year and Iโm just starting to see the rewards now, which is good,โ the 21-year-old told the club's website.
โI just feel like itโs all coming together. Iโve still got a lot to learn, but I feel like Iโm heading in the right direction and the hard work throughout the year is starting to pay off.
โThe contract is an added bonus as well and Iโm excited for the next two years at the footy club. I canโt complain there at all.โ
Demons football manager Josh Mahoney told the club's website the new deal is testament to the hard work he has put in this season.
โAlex had a frustrating year last year in terms of AFL selection, however we thought that he improved significantly during the year,โ he said.
โThis year his development has been rewarded with selection and we have seen his performances improve throughout the season.
โAlex provides us with the flexibility to play a number of roles either forward or through the midfield, with his physicality and running capabilities.โ
Neal-Bullen has played 32 matches since making his debut, including 17 this season. He has kicked 13 goals in 2017.
