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Harley Bennell

GawnWithTheWind
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HB is the kind of player that makes me angry that we don't have one of. If that makes sense. One of those classy, speedy game winners that just make me want to take most of our list out the back and put them out of my misery.

Get. Him.

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    Ive heard rumours about all sorts of players. Im kinda doubtful myself. Think Bennell could fall in our lap providing he can be convinced we are a good option.

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    Prestia and Bennell for Howe, 2015 first and second round pick and 2016 first round pick.

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    Prestia and Bennell for Howe, 2015 first and second round pick and 2016 first round pick.

    Watts, Howe and pick 6 for Bennell, Prestia and a late pick

    A man can dream

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    Watts, Howe and pick 6 for Bennell, Prestia and a late pick

    A man can dream

    Nowhere near enough.

    Its their two best midfielders (sans Ablett)

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    Mark Stevens just reported on CH7 news that MFC are officially out of the race for Harley Bennell and that we had pulled out even before his weekend exploits.

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    Mark Stevens just reported on CH7 news that MFC are officially out of the race for Harley Bennell and that we had pulled out even before his weekend exploits.

    If, and it's a big if, that's true then I trust Roos, Mahoney and the rest 100%. They would have done their due diligence and made a decision that, despite his talent, his character and off field issues aren't something we need at the club going forward.

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    Shame

    Not the end of the world. Develop strong characters from within

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    If, and it's a big if, that's true then I trust Roos, Mahoney and the rest 100%. They would have done their due diligence and made a decision that, despite his talent, his character and off field issues aren't something we need at the club going forward.

    With you on that

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    If, and it's a big if, that's true then I trust Roos, Mahoney and the rest 100%. They would have done their due diligence and made a decision that, despite his talent, his character and off field issues aren't something we need at the club going forward.

    It's either that or they're sniffing around elsewhere and quite confident of landing something big.

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    Would give up pick 5 for sure. The latest news is a nothing story, oh he got into a scuffle with a bouncer? Big deal. The bouncer was probably baiting him

    Lets say you're right and that the bouncer ws baiting him. The funny thing is that you don't get why him reacting to being baited is a problem

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    Those quick to dismiss him would be well advised to remember a young enigmatic player who had a string of discipline issues in his early days. Was very nearly traded but managed to stayed at the club. Went on to win 3 flags and a Norm Smith.

    I'm not saying there is no risk, of course there is, but the reward could be huge for a player of that talent.

    I would remind you of a superior talent who repeatedly kicked bags of goals, did things most wouldn't dream of and tantlised enough for most to ignore his off-field issues and questionable work ethic until he walked out on the club, went home and got arrested for attacking someone with a machete.

    Bottom line, we don't want a guy who brings this much baggage and a high probability of winding up in jail.

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    Ive heard rumours about all sorts of players. Im kinda doubtful myself. Think Bennell could fall in our lap providing he can be convinced we are a good option.

    NSC, I reckon every forum of every club believes Bennell 'could fall in our lap'.

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    Roos has always said he has a no [censored] policy, bennell clearly falls into that category

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    There are a number of players who make that statement not true.

    Not these days.

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    Can't provide link but afl.com reporting suns have announced they're going to trade him

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    Not these days.

    I think you would be surprised...

    but I also think there are some we would need to tread carefully with. Looks like Bennell may have been one.

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    He's a gun player and exactly what we need

    But if the club thinks he'll do more damage than good, I trust them

    We are a young group and the coaches are trying to instil professionalism. HB screams unprofessional.

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