Harley Bennell

[Moonshadow 17,677]

It's certainly no coincidence that Richmond booked his medical the morning after the Grand Final.

Morning after the GF or after Brownlow? He was out with Dusty after Brownlow.

[beelzebub 23,383]

Got kicked out of a club last night and kicked up a big scene. Apparently punched a door open and was pretty fired.

so's he's a dlckhead then !! Lol

[dazzledavey36 55,318]

I was all for getting Bennell but i think il give it a miss. The guy is obviously a trainwreck and is spiraling out of control in the exact manner as Dayle Garlett

[M C 221]

I was all for getting Bennell but i think il give it a miss. The guy is obviously a trainwreck and is spiraling out of control in the exact manner as Dayle Garlett

I don't think Bennell has a meth addiction

[SaberFang 7,151]

An alternative explanation for his behaviour is that he's done a deal with a club, and they've said to him...

"Harley, stink it up a bit so we only have to give GC pick 43 and a box of kleenex! Cheers Mate! Look forward to your coming on board. ;) ;)".

Similar to Darling getting to West Coast...

Guess the joke's on them after that pathetic dropped mark yesterday!

[SaberFang 7,151]

Morning after the GF or after Brownlow? He was out with Dusty after Brownlow.

They tried to get Dusty to look out for him but apparently he "disappeared."

Who was the one with rocks in their heads that decided Dustin Martin was the best candidate to take Harley under their wing?

[chook fowler 19,533]

They tried to get Dusty to look out for him but apparently he "disappeared."

Who was the one with rocks in their heads that decided Dustin Martin was the best candidate to take Harley under their wing?

Could have been Jake King and his mate Toby.

[Gator 17,449]

Notwithstanding the "photo", I suspect alcohol is Bennell's poison and it's probably not an issue during the season.

[Adam The God 30,407]

Notwithstanding the "photo", I suspect alcohol is Bennell's poison and it's probably not an issue during the season.

I think his skill would offset any off season alcoholic problems. He's a guy that could help you win a flag.

We talk about aggressive trading. We need to go for natural footballers. He has x-factor, he has pace, goals everything. I'm sorry, but we're not in a position to say no to someone of his class. He's not a killer, he's not a rapist, he took some recy drugs and got on the grog.

I hope we're into him.

Edited October 4, 2015 by AdamFarr

[Gator 17,449]

I think his skill would offset any off season alcoholic problems. He's a guy that could help you win a flag.

We talk about aggressive trading. We need to go for natural footballers. He has x-factor, he has pace, goals everything. I'm sorry, but we're not in a position to say no to someone of his class. He's not a killer, he's not a rapist, he took some recy drugs and got on the grog.

I hope we're into him.

He won't be at Melbourne. Freo is a certainty.

[Adam The God 30,407]

He won't be at Melbourne. Freo is a certainty.

I suspect you're right. Just a pity we don't look like taking a little bit of a risk here.

[rjay 25,086]

I think his skill would offset any off season alcoholic problems. He's a guy that could help you win a flag.

We talk about aggressive trading. We need to go for natural footballers. He has x-factor, he has pace, goals everything. I'm sorry, but we're not in a position to say no to someone of his class. He's not a killer, he's not a rapist, he took some recy drugs and got on the grog.

I hope we're into him.

Yeah we are...'Pennant' posted something about staying clear when this Bennell trade thing came up. He's pretty much on the money with this sort of call, I'm pretty sure he said a similar thing about Garlett.

I suspect you're right. Just a pity we don't look like taking a little bit of a risk here.

Unfortunately 'Adam' we're just not in the position to take this type of risk. We have to be smarter and Bennell would cost us a good pick and/or player.

[felixdacat 459]

What I don't get is how does Bennell cost any other club a pick if GC are dumping him? I understand that he is contracted until 2017 so why would you bother negotiating they either sack him and let him go to the draft or work with him as he plays out his contract.

If no one offers trade or otherwise then what would GC do? If he is dumped another club could offer a lifeline for nothing in the PSD.

[monoccular 17,573]

An alternative explanation for his behaviour is that he's done a deal with a club, and they've said to him...

"Harley, stink it up a bit so we only have to give GC pick 43 and a box of kleenex! Cheers Mate! Look forward to your coming on board. ;) ;)".

Similar to Darling getting to West Coast...

Interesting conspiracy theory....possibly true.

I don't think Bennell has a meth addiction

This you know?

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,408]

Maybe he just didn't want to show up to the medical drunk, makes sense to miss it really..

Or fail a urine test.

[daisycutter 29,736]

Or fail a urine test.

maybe they wanted to put him on the treadmill. that would have been funny after a night on the turps

[Bang Bang Bang 5,839]

He has been considered but officially ruled out according to Josh Mahoney.

Case closed.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-07/bennell-nominates-fremantle-as-his-preferred-club\

So assuming he gets the trade done.... he royally [censored] up on several occasions and then is rewarded by being traded to the minor premiers?

Doesn't sit well with me.

[beelzebub 23,383]

Who cares where Bennell goes.

He's not coming to us. Good

[Robbie57 2,022]

Is this another Col moment for Freo?

[dazzledavey36 55,318]

Is this another Col moment for Freo?

Yes

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

I think his skill would offset any off season alcoholic problems. He's a guy that could help you win a flag.

We talk about aggressive trading. We need to go for natural footballers. He has x-factor, he has pace, goals everything. I'm sorry, but we're not in a position to say no to someone of his class. He's not a killer, he's not a rapist, he took some recy drugs and got on the grog.

I hope we're into him.

We weren't in any position to say yes. When you try and build a culture you can't make rules for a team, and another set of rules for an individual.

[Cards13 9,117]

Is this another Col moment for Freo?

I'd say no as at least HB can play.

[MadAsHell 4,215]

Another Josh Simpson moment then?

[KingDingAling 3,758]

Another Josh Simpson moment then?

Bennells career is done. Its finished. He needed to reside in Melbourne.

Edited October 7, 2015 by KingDingAling