WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - HARLEY BENNELL

[hells bells 2,023]

I'm irrationally excited to see Harley in the red & blue on Saturday.

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,918]

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

We do need an “x factor” player

And in Kosi, hopefully we have a fine young padawan to learn under the tutelage of a master.

[Sir Why You Little 37,220]

3 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

And in Kosi, hopefully we have a fine young padawan to learn under the tutelage of a master.

Last one we had, that really worked was Byron in 2006. No one would go near him that season!!

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,918]

Until this point, the MFC has kept Harley pretty well shielded from the media glare, so his interview earlier today was one of the few times we've actually heard him speak.

A few other key things I took away from the interview with Harley:

1.  He is clearly someone who loves footy and playing footy;

2.  When he spoke of the emotional response of those close to him about the news of his selection, it's pretty clear how much playing again means to Harley and he seemed genuinely greatful to the MFC for the oppertunity to have another go;

3.  People often question Goodwins worth.  It's well acknowledged that  one of Goodwin's strengths is to build strong relationships with his players.  To hear Harley speak of Goodwin as being like a father figure to him outside of the game, to me having that kind of respect from your players is exactly one of the qualities which good senior coaches have.  I also got the impression that this life mentoring from Goodwin has been one of the keys to Harley getting back to where he is now.  Just imagine if he got that sort of guidance and made that kind of connection with Guy MeKenna and others at Gold Coast - his career might have turned out quite differently.

[Master Deebater 492]

Can't harley wait (excuse the pun) for his imminent selection announcement.

HB has put a big effort in getting himself to this point. And I'm enormously proud of the Dees fitness gurus, coaches & players for getting him to this point..

Someone earlier mentioned it would make the basis of a film rivaling Rocky.

First a granny then we'll talk series

Very excited and hopefully it works out.         

[brendan 3,437]

Video on club website is good shows how much it means to him 

Edited June 10, 2020 by brendan

[Demonland 73,230]

 

[Wrecker45 3,378]

The only way this could get any more exciting is if Brett Lovett did the jumper presentation.

[NotOnMeth 23]

Wow my eyes got very glassy watching that. You can tell how hard it has been for him leading up to this. I know how amazing it would be to see him light it up on the big stage again, but I'm just genuinely happy to be see the bloke playing again. All the best Harley. 

[dazzledavey36 55,420]

Good thing I was chopping up onions when i watched that..

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,918]

57 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

The only way this could get any more exciting is if Brett Lovett did the jumper presentation.

Probably not permitted due to the contamination risk.

[Foopy on the telly 534]

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Last one we had, that really worked was Byron in 2006. No one would go near him that season!!

Aaron Davey says g’day

[Sir Why You Little 37,220]

1 minute ago, nacnud said:

Aaron Davey says g’day

Aaron was quick

Byron was evil

[Ethan Tremblay 31,117]

I have a feeling he’s going to calve it up. 

[Pates 9,661]

This is the good news story of the year, he was a risk and the club took him on under conditions that they set out for him which he has knocked out of the park. It’s a shame he won’t be able to make his Dees debut in front of a roaring crowd but I can wait to see him in the red and blue. 

[Demonland 73,230]

Harley will be on SEN tomorrow morning with Garry & Tim. I'll post the audio once it drops. 

 

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

3 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

And in Kosi, hopefully we have a fine young padawan to learn under the tutelage of a master.

I hope all goes well for Harley. and he is working hard, as all can see. 

Often,  when all goes well for talented type players who have strayed off line in their past,  the real challenge comes after things start going right.  When all and sundry start putting them up high  pedestals. 

Often, when the pain of disappointment that has driven them to work diligently fades,  EGO creeps in.  Which can derail things.

 

I want him to do really well.   Lets hope he can manage the pressure,  if this happens.

[58er 6,642]

36 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Harley will be on SEN tomorrow morning with Garry & Tim. I'll post the audio once it drops. 

 

Thanks DL 

has anyone put Josh Mahoney on SEN I think today by any chance?

[whatwhat say what 23,011]

[binman 44,036]

4 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

Exciting times. One of the most gifted players to ever lace up a boot IMO. If he could remain injury free and get back to consistent football, he could really change our fortunes. Its a big "if", but he is now out there amongst it. So very happy and excited. Good luck to Harley.

The big if is will his calves hold up. If he does remain injury free fit he will be a gun week in and week out.

And totally agree he could really change our fortunes. I have followed the club a long time. In term of recruits probably only Peter Moore comes close in terms of potential impact on our team. 

[Drunkn167 5,093]

Boys if he can stay un-injured he will be a massive boost for us. The dude can definitely play some damn good footy. So happy for him.

[Diamond_Jim 12,629]

2 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

Boys if he can stay un-injured he will be a massive boost for us. The dude can definitely play some damn good footy. So happy for him.

welcome back

[Drunkn167 5,093]

1 minute ago, Diamond_Jim said:

welcome back

Thanks mate haha I was always here but as a quiet observer 

So keen for the footy to start again

[Ethan Tremblay 31,117]

5 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

Boys if he can stay un-injured he will be a massive boost for us. The dude can definitely play some damn good footy. So happy for him.

Welcome back Drunkn, glad to see you stayed onboard the Dees, I hope Declan is doing well. 

Edited June 10, 2020 by Ethan Tremblay

[Cards13 9,117]

5 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

Thanks mate haha I was always here but as a quiet observer 

So keen for the footy to start again

Bloody glad to see you’re still here D! Hope Dec and you all are doing well. Go Dees!