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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - HARLEY BENNELL

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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!!

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    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.

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    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.         I Hope Reaction GIF by GIPHY Studios Originals

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

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    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. 

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

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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?

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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

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    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

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    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. 

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    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!

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