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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - HARLEY BENNELL

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41 minutes ago, Demonland said:

it's happening ron paul GIF

Harley has accepted an offer to train with the Demons.

Story was on the Melbourne FC social media feeds but has been pulled for some reason.

It's on the website.

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2019-11-04/bennell-to-train-with-melbourne

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    Subject to no major hiccups that's it then.  He wil be rookied in the SSP and on our list for 2020.  Fantastic news and fingers crossed he makes it through what will be a pretty long haul for an attempt at completing a custom pre-season.

    If we get him on the park and performing at 80/90% by about Rnd 10 (or before) it's a fabulous coup for this club and great news for his career also.

    Edited by Rusty Nails

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    Great news. Now to get his body right and get Martin across the line.

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    On 10/25/2019 at 11:39 AM, JakovichScissorKick said:

    Close enough, looks like its Geelong.

    Wish our club had the balls to take the punt.

    :mahoney2:

     

    Well done, Mr Mahoney. 

    its Bennell time baby.

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    Excellent, praying he can get on the park. Murray next and we are creating good depth.

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    49 minutes ago, hardtack said:

    Yeah, just look at how Dustin Martin dragged the Tigers down with him and his poor culture.

    It was his penchant for throwing around cultural utensils that almost got him in trouble, though

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    5 minutes ago, sydneydee said:

    Great news. Now to get his body right and get Martin across the line.

    PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, SOMEONE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MARTIN IS IMPORTANT AND WHY IS IT THAT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENNELL, MARTIN IS HIS SIAMESE TWIN AND CANNOT BE SEPARATED?

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    Very happy to hear that he'll be joining us - it's a risk, but a calculated one with the potential to improve our list significantly.

    New city, young family and a final chance at his AFL career will hopefully be enough to keep him on track.  Now all we need is that calf/nerve to behave and Burgess to spin a little magic and we'll be flying!

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    2 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

    PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, SOMEONE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MARTIN IS IMPORTANT AND WHY IS IT THAT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENNELL, MARTIN IS HIS SIAMESE TWIN AND CANNOT BE SEPARATED?

    Bennell and Martin played together at the Suns. There is a school of thought that if they were friends up there it may encourage Martin to come to Melbourne as well.

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    4 minutes ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

    Bennell and Martin played together at the Suns. There is a school of thought that if they were friends up there it may encourage Martin to come to Melbourne as well.

    Yes,, but what about the r'ship in particular b/w Bennell and Martin? Are they best mates?. KK and MAY were there also. Does Martin not have any other mates in the game?

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    Yep, great get by the club.

    I have a feeling that, if everything goes well, that we won't see the best of him until 2021.  I'd say the club will nurture him through 2020 to ensure his body is right, and he may not play a whole lot until the second half of the season, with most games being at Casey.  Then we use this as a launching pad for 2021 where he will be terrific for us on a half forward flank.

    Fingers crossed for a positive outcome!

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    1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

    Yep, great get by the club.

    I have a feeling that, if everything goes well, that we won't see the best of him until 2021.  I'd say the club will nurture him through 2020 to ensure his body is right, and he may not play a whole lot until the second half of the season, with most games being at Casey.  Then we use this as a launching pad for 2021 where he will be terrific for us on a half forward flank.

    Fingers crossed for a positive outcome!

    Or until the GF - aka richmond last year haha

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    28 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

    PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, SOMEONE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MARTIN IS IMPORTANT AND WHY IS IT THAT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENNELL, MARTIN IS HIS SIAMESE TWIN AND CANNOT BE SEPARATED?

    Did you see our forward line last year? We need class to deliver inside 50 and that is why Martin is an important get. Bennell is unlikely to play much next year whilst Martin is entering his prime. We need class from round 1. 

    The linkage as previously mentioned is that they  played together and perhaps it could help him change his mind. 
     

     

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    On 11/2/2019 at 10:28 AM, Skuit said:

    It's almost Monty Pythonesque. 

    Bennell states his desire to join our club. 

    We're then concerned about his mental state. 

    Club is showing some balls.:goody:

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    52 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    it's happening ron paul GIF

    Harley has accepted an offer to train with the Demons.

    Story was on the Melbourne FC social media feeds but has been pulled for some reason.

    Oh, so the MFC social confirmed my post of two days ago. Amazing 

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    What I really like about this announcement is that Mahoney is very measured in the statement. No grand promises or fanfare - just...we’re happy to have him here, now let’s wait and see.

    Edited by 3183 Dee

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    FWIW the source who told me that Bennell was committed to us also said tht the club are optimistic about his ability to play in 2020. The misdiagnosis by Freo was a disaster and held him back. They hope to start loading him and are hopeful that he will be ready to go early in the season. 

     

    As I have stated, this is all but a done deal. If Harley shows he is disciplined and can commit to the expectations of an AFL footballer, he will be a Dee after Xmas.

     

     

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    6 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    FWIW the source who told me that Bennell was committed to us also said tht the club are optimistic about his ability to play in 2020. The misdiagnosis by Freo was a disaster and held him back. They hope to start loading him and are hopeful that he will be ready to go early in the season. 

     

    As I have stated, this is all but a done deal. If Harley shows he is disciplined and can commit to the expectations of an AFL footballer, he will be a Dee after Xmas.

     

     

    Love that you post on here Cell

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    Train Hard, Fight Easy. Bennell is too good of a talent not to give a chance too, let’s just hope he’s learnt from his mistakes. Being out of WA will be the best thing for him. Good luck. 

    Edited by Ethan Tremblay

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