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Harley Bennell

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Moonshadow Legend

Moonshadow   17,678

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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.

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Chris
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Apparently it is the one he wanted to get into when he had the altercation with the bouncer.

Biffen
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Knocking a cigarette out of a bouncers hand in the Gold Coast ,in his free time, just shows his commitment to fitness. `

Demon_JB
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You guys are kidding yourselves in passing on Bennell because we are 'trying to build a strong culture'... How about we build a team first? We have missed out on players and top end talent who are con

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beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,390

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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
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dazzledavey36   55,983

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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

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M C Demon

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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 Trident

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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!

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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?

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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.

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Adam The God Legend

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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.

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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 Legend

Adam The God   30,639

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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.

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rjay   25,341

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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.

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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.

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monoccular Legend

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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?
beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,390

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Who cares where Bennell goes.

He's not coming to us. Good

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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.

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