Harley Bennell

[Ted Lasso 17,125]

I think it's pretty easy to forget how good Jack Trengove is, him getting back to full form would be like adding another Brayshaw.

would be huge if he can get himself right.

[Brayshaw Self 847]

I think it's pretty easy to forget how good Jack Trengove is, him getting back to full form would be like adding another Brayshaw.

would be huge if he can get himself right.

I think Trengove is a perfect replacement for Crossy off half-back.

He has the elite marking for a mid-sized player, plus a high footy IQ.

He is perfect for the Beau Waters role.

[Binmans PA 26,503]

I think Trengove is a perfect replacement for Crossy off half-back.

He has the elite marking for a mid-sized player, plus a high footy IQ.

He is perfect for the Beau Waters role.

Completely agree. Have said it myself before. The strength he has on Crossy is that he's a better kick. Edited September 12, 2015 by AdamFarr

[chook fowler 18,392]

other option is a defensive forward. Strong mark and can kick a goal.

[Binmans PA 26,503]

Too slow for defensive forward, IMO, chook.

[SaberFang 7,141]

Completely agree. Have said it myself before. The strength he has on Crossy is that he's a better kick.

Perhaps part of the reason Cross was let go is that the club are very optimistic about the state of Jack's recovery?

Otherwise I think many of us are still scratching our heads.

[chook fowler 18,392]

other option is a defensive forward. Strong mark and can kick a goal.

I think his speed has been hampered by his foot for a long time. Be interesting to see if he gains some toe on his return.

[McQueen 17,864]

I think his speed has been hampered by his foot for a long time. Be interesting to see if he gains some toe on his return.

He made a point of that during his last interview.

It will be interesting to see indeed.

[dazzledavey36 49,367]

Was reported on ABC that the money north melbourne 700k that was gonna use in Motlop and Treloar will now be focused on Bennell.

[Tough Kent 2,049]

You'd think for Harley going forward it wouldn't purely be about money. It would be more about going to a club that can surround him with good people and a supportive environment. Hopefully we are that club.

[SaberFang 7,141]

Was reported on ABC that the money north melbourne 700k that was gonna use in Motlop and Treloar will now be focused on Bennell.

HAHAHAHA... $700k? What could possibly go wrong?

I guess going from Sin City to a retirement home is still an improvement for Bennell's wellbeing.

[dieter 3,325]

I'd pass. Too much form. If he came good at another club I'd be really happy for him. In fact, I'd rejoice. Even if he kicked the winning goal in a grand final against us. That's the kind of fella I am.

Go Harvey Bennel, prove us all wrong

[Wiseblood 24,636]

Was reported on ABC that the money north melbourne 700k that was gonna use in Motlop and Treloar will now be focused on Bennell.

North are so boring. If we don't land Bennell then I'd rather he join a club that was interesting, not the bloated, over rated fluff that North Melbourne is.

[whatwhat say what 19,719]

North have been chasing a 'star' even longer than us.

I for one desperately want Bennell in our side in 2016.

[Tall Timber 48]

North have been chasing a 'star' even longer than us.

I for one desperately want Bennell in our side in 2016.

'Desperate' is quite apt.

For 23 disposals and over a goal a game (since when have we had a prolific ball winner who kicks goals ??) we'd need to take on some baggage. Is it worth taking the risk ? My answer, carefully, would be yes.

[Swampfox 190]

Harvey Bennell

Far too many Issues for a TEAM environment

Its a NO from me

[SaberFang 7,141]

North have been chasing a 'star' even longer than us.

I for one desperately want Bennell in our side in 2016.

The next best thing to Bennell coming to us is the pure lulz of him going to a side that is so obviously a season away from oblivion. North Melbourne are like a guinea pig in a wheel; endlessly getting average draft picks, endless average performances on-field, endlessly picking up average free agents, endlessly finishing their season with average finals performances. There is not one thing about North Melbourne that indicates a premiership beckons.

Nothing would please me more than seeing Richmond smash them tomorrow.

[grazman 6,646]

You'd think for Harley going forward it wouldn't purely be about money. It would be more about going to a club that can surround him with good people and a supportive environment. Hopefully we are that club.

There's a number of issues here. First one is that the GC not only need to get something back for Bennell, they need someone to take on his contract. He's reportedly on good coin, Bennell's not going to take a pay cut if he's got an existing contract that says he earns $X and his new club say we offer you less. Second point is I think you're giving Harley far too much rope in terms of what he would like in terms of surrounding himself with the right people and structures. He pretty much ignored the advice and assistance at GC, I'm not convinced he's learnt his lessons yet.

[Tall Timber 48]

How anyone can be so dismissive of a player like Bennell, with his stats, is mind-boggling. I'm glad so many of you aren't managing the list.

We have two proficient midfielders with a third (Viney) on the way through and Petracca, Brayshaw and VdB to come. That's not nearly enough. More importantly none of the above are goal-kicking mids, which are rolled-gold property in Premiership circles.

Melbourne should at least have a good, hard think about it. If they go all in, I'll back them in. He's worth our 1st-round and Howe for a 2nd-round or whatever's been mentioned - baggage or no baggage.

If he fails, it's one spot on a list that didn't break the bank. Cut our losses and move on.

[Biffen 12,432]

Jeffy Garlett was considered not worth it this time last year because some young Turks decided to bash him for a Taxi.He was the defendant in that case.

If arguing with nightclub bouncers was a crime I'd be doing 100 years solitary.

The drug photo was Robbos way of being a prik to deflect criticism from the Bombers.

We need pace-he's got it.

Let's make a deal!

[Gator 16,921]

How anyone can be so dismissive of a player like Bennell, with his stats, is mind-boggling. I'm glad so many of you aren't managing the list.

We have two proficient midfielders with a third (Viney) on the way through and Petracca, Brayshaw and VdB to come. That's not nearly enough. More importantly none of the above are goal-kicking mids, which are rolled-gold property in Premiership circles.

Melbourne should at least have a good, hard think about it. If they go all in, I'll back them in. He's worth our 1st-round and Howe for a 2nd-round or whatever's been mentioned - baggage or no baggage.

If he fails, it's one spot on a list that didn't break the bank. Cut our losses and move on.

I agree. He'd arguably be the most naturally talented player on our list.

Not a lot to lose and a hell of a lot to gain. It's certainly worth the risk from a cost/benefits factor.

[Tall Timber 48]

Jeffy Garlett was considered not worth it this time last year because some young Turks decided to bash him for a Taxi.He was the defendant in that case.

If arguing with nightclub bouncers was a crime I'd be doing 100 years solitary.

The drug photo was Robbos way of being a prik to deflect criticism from the Bombers.

We need pace-he's got it.

Let's make a deal!

People say the correlation between Bennell's exile from Australian underage touring squad and what's happened this year makes him bad medicine. All I see is a bit of a DH, like Hodge and Franklin and Swan and err ... a lot of Hawks and Pies when they won flags.

Gold Coast are a bit of a joke. A newbie franchise with no idea how to operate as a football club (look at the McKenna debacle) so I don't care for Bennell's few disciplinary mishaps in his first year. Then there's the division between bible-bashers and happy-go-lucky party boys which would never end well, and it took one hand grenade (Hunt - his housemate no less) to set them off. Bennell wasn't the only naughty boy up there, just the poster boy - and made an easy target by Gold Coast when he flicked that cigarette butt. Get a grip, Gold Coast.

[wattsup 470]

It's a massive yes from me, can't believe people are saying no at some point we need to back ourselves in to take a risk like this lets get it done

[rjay 24,046]

How anyone can be so dismissive of a player like Bennell, with his stats, is mind-boggling. I'm glad so many of you aren't managing the list.

We have two proficient midfielders with a third (Viney) on the way through and Petracca, Brayshaw and VdB to come. That's not nearly enough. More importantly none of the above are goal-kicking mids, which are rolled-gold property in Premiership circles.

Melbourne should at least have a good, hard think about it. If they go all in, I'll back them in. He's worth our 1st-round and Howe for a 2nd-round or whatever's been mentioned - baggage or no baggage.

If he fails, it's one spot on a list that didn't break the bank. Cut our losses and move on.

Jeffy Garlett was considered not worth it this time last year because some young Turks decided to bash him for a Taxi.He was the defendant in that case.

If arguing with nightclub bouncers was a crime I'd be doing 100 years solitary.

The drug photo was Robbos way of being a prik to deflect criticism from the Bombers.

We need pace-he's got it.

Let's make a deal!

If we give away a first round pick it does break the bank, we're not in the position to waste anymore draft picks. Garlett cost a pick in the 60's, a whole different story...

Not saying we don't go for him but it will be done with care not for a punt.

[Tall Timber 48]

If we give away a first round pick it does break the bank, we're not in the position to waste anymore draft picks. Garlett cost a pick in the 60's, a whole different story...

That's purely speculative and not what I meant by 'break the bank'.

Bennell is worth $700,000 a season - Treloar money - and we won't have to reach that deep into our budget given the circumstances.