Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Harley Bennell

Featured Replies

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

 

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?

 

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.


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...

 

"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.

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...


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.

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..

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

They hid theirs in their Bibles.

Absolute fact.

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.

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.


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....

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

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.

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.


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.

yes please!

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

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?

 

Bernie can take him under his wing

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.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Featured Content

  • AFLW PREVIEW: Adelaide

    Noffy, Hatchy and Randy lead Adelaide’s finals-hardened flock to IKON Park for a blockbuster semi-final against Kate Hore and Hanksy’s mighty Demons.  Adelaide has dropped four of its past five matches at this ground — let’s hope that trend holds.  But don’t expect charity — Doc Clarke brings an experienced, battle-worthy murder of Crows.

    • 0 replies
  • 2026 AFL Fixture

    The Demons 2026 AFL Fixture is as good as can be expected considering their performances and finishes the past two seasons. Sunday games and late afternoon starts are on the menu with only 1 Friday night fixture until Round 15. They will travel 8 times including their home game in the Alice, their Gather Round game as well as a match against the Hawks in Tasmania. They will face, the Bombers, Bulldogs, the Suns, the Tigers, the Hawks and the Dockers twice.

      • Clap
      • Haha
      • Like
    • 282 replies
  • TRAINING: Wednesday 12th November 2025

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's paddock to give you their brief observations on the second day of preseason training in the lead up to the 2026 Premiership Season.

    • 1 reply
  • TRAINING: Monday 10th November 2025

    Several Demonland Trackwatchers were on hand at Gosch’s Paddock to share their observations from the opening day of preseason training, featuring the club’s 1st to 4th year players along with a few veterans and some fresh faces.

      • Thanks
    • 1 reply
  • AFLW REPORT: Brisbane

    Melbourne returned to its city citadel, IKON Park, boasting a 10–2 home record and celebrating its 100th AFLW matchwith 3,711 fans creating a finals atmosphere. But in a repeat of Round 11, Brisbane proved too strong, too fit, and too relentless.  They brought their kicking boots: 9 goals, 2 points.

    • 0 replies
  • AFLW PREVIEW: Brisbane

    Forget the haunting of Round 11 — we’ve got this. Melbourne returns to its inner-city fortress for its milestone 100th AFLW match, carrying a formidable 10–2 record at IKON Stadium. Brisbane’s record at the venue is more balanced: 4 wins, 4 losses and a draw. 

      • Like
    • 11 replies

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.