Harley Bennell

[Robbie57 1,991]

Someone put a GPS unit on Roos to check if he is flying up to the GC to get a cup of coffee.

[AzzKikA 2,371]

Wow, I am very 50/50 with this one. I do believe we have no hope of getting:

Treloar; Requested Collingwood trade

Prestia; Already turned us down to fulfill last year of contract.

O'meara; Contracted till 2016 and injuries a concern, still 6 or so weeks from starting to run.

So who would be the next pick if Bennell was not avaliable?

Would Matt Sucking be worth a look? Be very hard to get him away from the Hawks i'd imagine.

Also have we signed Harmes yet?

[stuie 7,374]

Harley Bennell charged with disorderly behaviour, will be traded

Hawthorn, Melbourne and Brisbane have said they are not in the hunt.

[KingDingAling 3,614]

According to the 'Hun' we are not interested too much baggage and I agree!

Next??

At least MFC appear to have the right sources in regards to Bennell. There is no denying that he is a massive talent - as was Dayle Garlett - but.. There are issues there, and there has always been issues there. Bennell was no clean skin prior to entering the AFL, I said that a couple of years back. GC didn't do their homework, and now they've paid that price. I don't want MFC to make that same mistake. We already threw away the 2011 draft, we can't afford to throw away quality draft picks for troubled players. Regardless of their potential upside, they aren't realizing their talent for a very good reason.

[pinkshark 935]

Gun. Get him.

[Young Blood 2,036]

Gun. Get him.

Harley Bennell charged with disorderly behaviour, will be traded

Hawthorn, Melbourne and Brisbane have said they are not in the hunt.

[whatwhat say what 19,285]

certainly not what roos indicated.

[PaulRB 5,985]

certainly not what roos indicated.

"Hawthorn, Melbourne and Brisbane have said they are not in the hunt."

Smoke and mirrors for the next two months...

[Redleg 37,907]

"Hawthorn, Melbourne and Brisbane have said they are not in the hunt."

http://www.heraldsun...a-1227516062175

Others are saying the Hawks are into him.

If Howe goes to GC I would take the discounted Bennell and something else, maybe Spencer for Smith. Why not back ourselves in to help him . He is an elite talent. We passed in Darling and then on Dusty when wanting to leave. Pretty handy players.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,636]

Are those calling for the recruitment of Harley Bennell the same persons who were demanding the drafting of Dayle Garlett? We could get him cheap this year.

While the clubs culture is undergoing a real improvement, Bennell is not a step in right direction.

I wanted Dayle, but for less than the Hawks paid. Also wanted Jeff...

[Demon trucker 1,776]

HB is a scapegoat, very INTERESTING, THERE WHERE 13 PLAYERS WHO HUNT SAID TOOK DRUGS WITH HIM, since the pictures come out with HIM snorting drugs the other 12 players have not been punished or named, who are they, HB is taking the rap for the other 12.

[Ethan Tremblay 28,470]

HB is a scapegoat, very INTERESTING, THERE WHERE 13 PLAYERS WHO HUNT SAID TOOK DRUGS WITH HIM, since the pictures come out with HIM snorting drugs the other 12 players have not been punished or named, who are they, HB is taking the rap for the other 12.

Maybe the others just weren't photographed snorting powder..

[Biffen 12,380]

Maybe the others just weren't photographed snorting powder..

They hid theirs in their Bibles.

Absolute fact.

[Demon trucker 1,776]

Itsunami

Maybe the others just weren't photographed snorting powder..

its a recurring seem reoccurring theme with the AFL one takes the rap while others get away Scot free,example tanking , only the dees got investigate.

[gawndog 10]

I remember the last time we didn't go for a player because he didn't look like the of the type of character the snobs at the club saw fit to draft.

We got Sculls and trenners instead of Dusty. mmmmmmmmmmm. I'm all for Bennell.

[BAMF 3,787]

Let's not twist the past. Scully and Trengove were clear 1 & 2 at the time.

It wasn't like Martin was clearly the best and we overlooked him for behavior issues.

Darling on the other hand....

[Mach5 4,482]

Even Darling had an abysmal top age year, missing out on AA in favour of... Lucas Cook.

[MadAsHell 4,088]

Wow, I am very 50/50 with this one. I do believe we have no hope of getting:

Treloar; Requested Collingwood trade

Prestia; Already turned us down to fulfill last year of contract.

O'meara; Contracted till 2016 and injuries a concern, still 6 or so weeks from starting to run.

So who would be the next pick if Bennell was not avaliable?

Would Matt Sucking be worth a look? Be very hard to get him away from the Hawks i'd imagine.

Also have we signed Harmes yet?

Aaron Hall would be next off the list failing O'Meara or Prestia. Howe and a 4th round pick for Hall & Gorringe would get it done one would think.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Everyone want to go to PA!

How quickly things can change ...

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

I can't see why we wouldn't have a crack at Bennell. Super talent, hopefully he out grows the stupid stuff.

Roos has repeatedly stated that we need more class, more elite talent.

Bennell absolutely ticks that box.

I reckon Roos will be going very hard to get him.

[whatwhat say what 19,285]

Roos on 360 was pretty clear...

"We need talent...Harley is clearly talented..."

We simply must make a play for him and back our leaders and developers - Roos, Goodwin, McCarthy, Jones, Jetta etc - to be able to help him become a superstar.

The idea of Bennell and Hogan - who presumably played together at colts level in WA - together is pretty compelling.

[Young Blood 2,036]

yes please!

He clearly has a problem holding his alcohol. Suns just needed to keep him out of the clubs.

[rjay 23,965]

yes please!

He clearly has a problem holding his alcohol. Suns just needed to keep him out of the clubs.

Serious ??

How do you keep him out of the clubs?

[Ted Lasso 16,936]

Bernie can take him under his wing

[Coq au vin 754]

At least MFC appear to have the right sources in regards to Bennell. There is no denying that he is a massive talent - as was Dayle Garlett - but.. There are issues there, and there has always been issues there. Bennell was no clean skin prior to entering the AFL, I said that a couple of years back. GC didn't do their homework, and now they've paid that price. I don't want MFC to make that same mistake. We already threw away the 2011 draft, we can't afford to throw away quality draft picks for troubled players. Regardless of their potential upside, they aren't realizing their talent for a very good reason.

There are issues all right and we've had players with issues before: Sylvia, Moloney, Jurrah. I don't think it's a good idea. The culture at the club does not need an injection of poor behaviour.