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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

Had me until that last sentence

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    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?

    This is Roos we are talking about.

    The bloke plays a straighter bat then Don Bradman

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    Interesting to read but I'm sure old Nev would be stoked to know his good mate is up and about letting the cat out of the bag... How long until purple reports it as fact?!

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    Given that Bennell has been in WA for the last 3 weeks, I call BS on the meeting with Nev and Roos. :ph34r:

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    Had me until that last sentence

    The wheel is turning in this regard. Other clubs are starting to notice that the MFC is becoming more stable and competitive.

    This poster on big footy might be talking rubbish but there's no doubt in my mind that whichever club takes on Harley will require a close mentoring program, preferably from a fellow indigenous player who has a proven track record of battling to play footy. Nev fits that mould.

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    Given that Bennell has been in WA for the last 3 weeks, I call BS on the meeting with Nev and Roos. :ph34r:

    Skype? :ph34r:

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    The source is having a laugh! So easy to start rumours at this type of year

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    Skype? :ph34r:

    Tele-conference :ph34r:

    Maybe but those doen't seem Roos style...he is the type who wants to look someone in the eye.

    Anyway, Nev has his own game to worry about rather than 'babysitting' a wayward child.

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    Given that Bennell has been in WA for the last 3 weeks, I call BS on the meeting with Nev and Roos. :ph34r:

    Nev is currently in WA now with his family. Plus couple of hours flight for Roosy who use to do it every week for Fox.
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    Given that Bennell has been in WA for the last 3 weeks, I call BS on the meeting with Nev and Roos. :ph34r:

    Skype

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    Can someone pass me the popcorn? I'm ready to settle in and watch everyone get all excited over this rumour and then try and concoct all sorts of reasons why it happened or how it happened to the point that it becomes farcical... right up to the point when he says he is going elsewhere and we were never even in the mix.

    Enjoy, fellas.

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

    so just go where the Taxi takes you ?? :)

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    But Chris Judd/Akermanis/Luke Shuey/Dangerfield/Kennedy have all signed with the dees according to our sources! And Scully is staying

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    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?

    keep in mind "Roos Speak !! "

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    Given hes their problem child Id expect a straight swap...Howe for Harley would be on. Wouldnt pay any higher...for mine..Gotta play tough

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    The source is having a laugh! So easy to start rumours at this type of year

    Is that the year of the Sheep, or the type of year whee we don't finish last, or the type of year where an interstate team will probably win the flag?

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    The source is having a laugh! So easy to start rumours at this type of year

    Thats what makes the Circus so much fun !! You just never know what might happen

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    Had me until that last sentence

    "We are a destination club" is a BF meme that takes a jab at the fact that no player who's on the market ever nominates us as their "destination club". And at those who think that our apparent improvement means that we're now more desirable.

    But Chris Judd/Akermanis/Luke Shuey/Dangerfield/Kennedy have all signed with the dees according to our sources! And Scully is staying

    Similar point as is made here.

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    If the Suns want him out then why is anything of value going back?

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    Given that Bennell has been in WA for the last 3 weeks, I call BS on the meeting with Nev and Roos. :ph34r:

    Maybe it was a Skype meeting? ;)

    EDIT. Derps. Became about the 6th poster to say it. :P

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    I think the Demonland consensus is that we're happy for Harley to be in red and blue. So that should get it done, then. Ok, Paul?

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    This is Roos we are talking about.

    The bloke plays a straighter bat then Don Bradman

    Have to pull you up on that one, Daz.

    Sir Donald George Bradman was in fact a rather unorthodox batsman, and made most of his runs from cross bat shots such as the pull and cut.

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