Of Jingili Indigenous Australian heritage[1] and born and raised in Elliott, Northern Territory,[2][3] he made the move in his mid teens down to Victoria where he attended school at St Patrick's College, Ballarat where he shone as a real talent in the school's first XVIII, winning the Herald Sun Shield[4] 3 times in 3 years.

[note 1][6] Neade is a midfielder/forward known for his attack and creativity with the ball and strong tackling.

He won the Harrison Medal (Division 2 best and fairest) and achieved All-Australian honours in the 2012 AFL Under 18 Championships averaging 18.4 disposals and 3.6 tackles.

[7] Neade arrived at Port Adelaide as their smallest player weighing in at 67 kg and being 170 cm tall.

[8] Neade made his unofficial debut with the Power in the 2013 NAB Cup opener against St Kilda showing bursts of speed, poise in close and a frenetic work-rate.