Originally from Shepparton, Victoria, Bullen was selected with the 63rd pick in the 2000 AFL Draft.
Despite rumours of trade interest from Port Adelaide, at the end of the season he was subsequently delisted.
Winning the premiership in his first year with Silvan, Bullen also tied the clubs B&F with ex Essendon great Gary Moorcroft.
Bullen moved to Maribyrnong Park in 2009 playing in the Essendon District Football League.
With 11 premierships to its name, Deer Park is fast closing in on league leader Spotswood’s 15 flags.