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And not nice to our Harley :)

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      On 22/09/2015 at 13:43, faultydet said:

    I wish people wouldn't do that.

    I know. You shouldn't be allowed to nominate your club.

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      On 22/09/2015 at 13:34, Lamashtu said:

    Aren't Roos and Rocket reasonably good mates?

    They share an interest (get paid by chemist warehouse) about prostate problems.

    It's all become so clear now, like taking a pee after drinking 10 litres of water. Bennell will be a Demon.

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    Harley and Petracca in 2016 would add serious X-FACTOR....

    Please please please...

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      On 22/09/2015 at 13:57, PaulRB said:

    Harley and Petracca in 2016 would add serious X-FACTOR....

    Please please please...

    Agreed. He's the exact type of player we need. Just got to back in our environment.

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      On 22/09/2015 at 13:57, PaulRB said:

    Harley and Petracca in 2016 would add serious X-FACTOR....

    Please please please...

    Would be a fair combo PRB. Petracca will need time.

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      On 22/09/2015 at 13:59, Members said:

    Agreed. He's the exact type of player we need. Just got to back in our environment.

    Will our environment pass muster MW?

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      On 22/09/2015 at 13:52, McQueen said:

    They share an interest (get paid by chemist warehouse) about prostate problems.

    It's all become so clear now, like taking a pee after drinking 10 litres of water. Bennell will be a Demon.

    I think I just wet my pants with excitement.

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      On 22/09/2015 at 14:01, Return to Glory said:

    Will our environment pass muster MW?

    After a long time where we probably couldn't honestly say yes, hopefully we've now got the right people in the relevant places RTG.

    I'd like to see us take the risk. It's going to take a series of calculated gambles coming off to get us pushing for a flag again in this age of free agency, with the powerful clubs staying at the top of the ladder for longer.

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    I'm just reminding myself that it's Big Footy. Nahhhhhhh

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    Another follow up in response to someone asking why us and what the chances are:

    Fair to say he was positive. I'd only heard the rumours we weren't interested. When he said to me we are getting Bennell I questioned it. I know how close this guy and Nev are. He said he'd spoke to Nev today and the meeting was a couple of days ago. Why would he choose us? I can't answer that . Maybe we are a destination club

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      On 22/09/2015 at 14:10, Members said:

    Another follow up in response to someone asking why us and what the chances are:

    Fair to say he was positive. I'd only heard the rumours we weren't interested. When he said to me we are getting Bennell I questioned it. I know how close this guy and Nev are. He said he'd spoke to Nev today and the meeting was a couple of days ago. Why would he choose us? I can't answer that . Maybe we are a destination club

    Idk. Doesn't sound convincing to me.

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      On 22/09/2015 at 14:10, Members said:

    Another follow up in response to someone asking why us and what the chances are:

    Fair to say he was positive. I'd only heard the rumours we weren't interested. When he said to me we are getting Bennell I questioned it. I know how close this guy and Nev are. He said he'd spoke to Nev today and the meeting was a couple of days ago. Why would he choose us? I can't answer that . Maybe we are a destination club

    I can report that Colin Sylvia will not be returning to the club to act as mentor.

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      On 22/09/2015 at 14:12, Moneider96 said:

    Idk. Doesn't sound convincing to me.

    Yeah I don't know. Bullsh1tters are usually pretty easy to spot - they're usually the ones who big-note and try to go into too much detail in an attempt to sound convincing.

    This guy isn't pretending to know an exorbitant amount, and it's a plausible story.

    Certainly doesn't mean it's a done deal but it's nice to be talking about a potential A-grader possibly coming to the club again rather than spuds like Melksham and Bastinac.

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    Not even annoyed if it turns out to be BS. It's a very nice thought.

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      On 22/09/2015 at 14:12, Moneider96 said:

    Idk. Doesn't sound convincing to me.

    Probably means it's true.

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    Wow, didn't expect to read that this morning!

    Will be thrilled if true. What will get the deal done? Howe & Pick 6 for Bennell & Gorringe?

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      On 22/09/2015 at 13:21, Norm Smith said:

    It was rumoured on facebook that Bennell rates Roos highly.

    You can forget Prestia if Bennell lands at MFC
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      On 22/09/2015 at 14:01, Return to Glory said:

    Will our environment pass muster MW?

    Not 6 times a day
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    Sex, Drugs & Rock n Roll AFL

    This happens across all high paying athletes EPL, NFL, NBA etc etc etc

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      On 22/09/2015 at 21:38, AngryAtCasey said:

    I hope the rumor is true, but given Roos was quoted in this article:

    http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tigers-to-weigh-up-harley-bennell-dees-and-roos-wont-20150916-gjocyi.html

    Only week ago that we wouldn't pursue him, you have to wonder what's changed?

    Could be typical Roos smoke and mirrors to divert attention elsewhere…. Hopefully

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      On 22/09/2015 at 21:40, DemonAndrew said:

    Really hope it's true.

    We need to land one of Bennell / Hartlett / Prestia / O'Meara this coming trade period.

    Absolutely agree.

    Plus a Redden, Melksham, Bastinac or Moore (from Port).

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