The former Richmond midfielder was traded to the Crows on Tuesday in exchange for two NAB AFL draft picks.
Speaking from Sri Lanka, where he is doing charity work with Adam Goodes and Brett Kirk, Tambling told afl.com.au's Trade Week Radio that he's delighted with the deal.
"A fresh start is what I thought I needed and I'm very excited about having the opportunity to start fresh again," he said.
Tambling played 108 games with the Tigers between 2005 and 2010, but he never escaped the comparisons to Hawthorn star Lance Franklin, who was taken one pick later than him in the '04 draft.
"Hopefully I can fulfil my potential and get out there for the Adelaide Football Club and show the world what I was drafted for," he added.
The 24-year-old admits he wasn't keen to leave Melbourne until he was flown to Adelaide for a meeting with Crows coach Neil Craig.
"Richmond was actually quite good with the whole situation," Tambling explained.
"They actually let me go to Adelaide and sit in with Neil Craig and have a few discussions.
"That turned the tables for me. The plans he placed in front of me fitted me in perfectly, so that turned my head that way."
Tambing has been used in a range of positions by the Tigers, and most recently enjoyed a stint in the half-back line.
However, he's hoping to spend more time in the midfield with the Crows.
"When I sat down with Neil Craig he had a few positions on the table where I could fit in," Tambling said.
"One of the positions was as an outside wingman. I’d like to get the opportunity to be an inside player as well, but to start off with I think that being an outside player at Adelaide, with the wider wings at AAMI Stadium, will probably suit me in more ways than one.
"When I was younger I always played in the centre, so that's my favourite position, although with the bigger bodies in the AFL I think it suits me to play on the wing or half-back.
"Bu I'd like to be given the opportunity to play in the middle at times, whether it's five minutes per quarter or so. That would be great."
