Harley Bennell

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,449]

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

Was thinking as much.

[Return to Glory 8,448]

Now for Jäger Omeara

That's the fish I'd like to see us land.

[olisik 4,060]

Us pulling out before weekend exploits interests me. Could another possible lead maturing be the reason for this?

Wouldn't make sence to just pull out after showing interest earlier unless we were aware of another deal which would tie up our funds/trade bait

[Wiseblood 24,637]

That's the fish I'd like to see us land.

I actually think it will make it much, much harder to pry someone loose from the Suns now. With Dixon and Bennell, two quality players, already leaving it's hard to see them allowing any more to leave unless they are out of contract.

If a player does want out and they are under contract I can see the Suns playing extra hard ball which won't help us at all.

[dazzledavey36 55,453]

Roosy didnt exactly shut the door on Bennell.

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

Straight bat was played.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Straight bat was played.

Vintage Roosy. His straight bat would rival the one Geoffrey Boycott used for decades!

[dazzledavey36 55,453]

Straight bat was played.

It was wasn't it.

Whats your personal opinion? I think we will definitely have a chat to him and due a due diligence for sure. Roosy did say he was an extremely talented player the type we need on our list.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

No doubt we're into him after Roos' response on 360. Buckley was a definite 'no'.

Roos was Roos and gave a Roos answer that offered nothing, but meant yes we're having a go.

[ChaserJ 5,169]

It was wasn't it.

Whats your personal opinion? I think we will definitely have a chat to him and due a due diligence for sure. Roosy did say he was an extremely talented player the type we need on our list.

Interesting that Stevo said we'd ruled him out before the weekend incident.

Did we rule him out for a combination of behaviours AND ultimately prohibitive (trade) cost or just behaviours?

Has his cost now diminished, and if so does this make him an appealing option again? The goalposts could change on a regular basis with this one.

It does vaguely remind me of that 2013 when Dustin Martin was at contract war with Richmond and we had pick 2 on the table for any quality midfielder going, and we were briefly linked before ruling Dusty out.

Edited September 7, 2015 by ChaserJ

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

It was wasn't it.

Whats your personal opinion? I think we will definitely have a chat to him and due a due diligence for sure. Roosy did say he was an extremely talented player the type we need on our list.

Personal opinion I got from it was, Roos hasn't had the chance to sit down with the leadership group, coaches, list managers and if they think they are strong enough then sit down with Harley to see where his head is and what restrictions he is willing to accept.

I thought Roos likes the idea with a few big "Buts"

Can our leaders keep him in line.

Are we into any other A graders we could get ie Treloar.

How much will he costs us (picks, not $$$)

Does Goodwin think he can coach/deal (or want to) with a player with hefty baggage.

Over all, I think we are interested, but the deal will need to suit us, not the Suns.

[ChaserJ 5,169]

Flag contenders make bold plays for Bennell. Oh and possibly us and Essendon too.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/could-premiership-contenders-make-bold-plays-for-troubled-gold-coast-midfielder-harley-bennell/story-e6frf3e3-1227516842391

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Public nuisance. Really? What did he do, forget to pick up his dog's poop?

[Roger Mellie 4,145]

No doubt we're into him after Roos' response on 360. Buckley was a definite 'no'.

Roos was Roos and gave a Roos answer that offered nothing, but meant yes we're having a go.

He tried to swing the topic to something else in his wayward answers, like he always does

[KingDingAling 3,758]

Glad to hear we aren't into Bennell. GC didn't do their homework on the kid. MFC should steer well clear.

[ChaserJ 5,169]

Emma Quayle's take:-

No more chances for Harley Bennell as Suns cut his contract short

[Whispering_Jack 30,906]

Good to hear the no dickheads policy remains in place.

[Roger Mellie 4,145]

Personal opinion I got from it was, Roos hasn't had the chance to sit down with the leadership group, coaches, list managers and if they think they are strong enough then sit down with Harley to see where his head is and what restrictions he is willing to accept.

I thought Roos likes the idea with a few big "Buts"

Can our leaders keep him in line.

Are we into any other A graders we could get ie Treloar.

How much will he costs us (picks, not $$$)

Does Goodwin think he can coach/deal (or want to) with a player with hefty baggage.

Over all, I think we are interested, but the deal will need to suit us, not the Suns.

On SEN this evening, Ox claimed, if anyone could sort him out, it would be Todd Viney ... not that I ever listen ... much

[McQueen 17,867]

Good to hear the no [censored] policy remains in place.

But the no [censored] censor still applies to Demonland.

[What 18,810]

Good to hear the no [censored] policy remains in place.

You should implement that here on Demonland. WJ

It will be sad to leave but I'll still have the memories

Edited September 7, 2015 by hogans_heroes

[whatwhat say what 23,064]

footy classified are saying multiple clubs are ruling themselves out of chasing him, and that it could be a firesale with him going for a third or fourth rounder and gc17 needing to pay a large chunk of his salary.

GET. IT. DONE.

[dazzledavey36 55,453]

footy classified are saying multiple clubs are ruling themselves out of chasing him, and that it could be a firesale with him going for a third or fourth rounder and gc17 needing to pay a large chunk of his salary.

GET. IT. DONE.

FKn Oath

[M C 221]

footy classified are saying multiple clubs are ruling themselves out of chasing him, and that it could be a firesale with him going for a third or fourth rounder and gc17 needing to pay a large chunk of his salary.

GET. IT. DONE.

That would never happen

Bennell is too talented

[chook fowler 19,661]

Rather go for Tilley from Last Cab to Darwin

[Bang Bang Bang 5,839]

Why would you rule yourself out of the race now? Why not test the waters and see what his asking price is? What if Gold Coast simply want the draft equivalent of a packet of chips and can of coke for him?

I bet Garlett's off-field record scared other clubs away, and it didn't stop him kicking 40 goals did it?