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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - HARLEY BENNELL

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7 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Oh dear.. i know its only bigfooty, but really do hope this isn't true.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/harley-bennell-covid-breach.1248054/

https://amp.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/melbourne/melbourne-demons-investigating-possible-covid-breach-by-star-harley-bennell/news-story/96c205918f37f2b88dbf07e9e1d2a598?__twitter_impression=true

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    1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    https://amp.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/melbourne/melbourne-demons-investigating-possible-covid-breach-by-star-harley-bennell/news-story/96c205918f37f2b88dbf07e9e1d2a598?__twitter_impression=true

    If it confirmed dump him. Seriously has not learned lessons. There are definite leadership issues at this club

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    Just confirmed then that the AFL is investigating after the MFC reported it to them.

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    1 hour ago, Wiseblood said:

    If he can get through another pre-season then he'll be like a new recruit across our half forward line next season.

    I'd really think that this is the case - a talent like Harley, once rekindled - is going to come back harder and more resolute than ever. He could very positively assist in the complete transformation of our forward line; in fact, I'd strongly suggest that will be the case. Good china is wrapped well; let's hope that Harley and his recuperation are also well wrapped by the start of the next season. 

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    4 minutes ago, Deesprate said:

    There are definite leadership issues at this club

    Maybe that’s where the senior leaders went at 3/4 quarter time yesterday?

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    So if he’s left the hub (as he’s been told his season is done), and gone out drinking, which would be perfectly acceptable for end of season, how is this a problem?

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    You buy memberships, attend games, donate money. We have been terrible for 60 years yet we have guys like this carrying on. If it true there should be no second chances. Culture is a big issue at this club

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    3 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    So if he’s left the hub (as he’s been told his season is done), and gone out drinking, which would be perfectly acceptable for end of season, how is this a problem?

    The season not over why is he being let out

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    4 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    So if he’s left the hub (as he’s been told his season is done), and gone out drinking, which would be perfectly acceptable for end of season, how is this a problem?

    Because the whole point of a hub environment is you don't leave the hub then come back in.

     

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    1 minute ago, Deesprate said:

    The season not over why is he being let out

    His season is over and has been for a few weeks. 

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    Assuming it’s true, he clearly doesn’t have the professionalism required for AFL footy.

    Both parties gave it a shot, we move on.

    Even if he was re-signed for a year, I wouldn’t confidently have in our best 22 due to his injury issues.

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    1 minute ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    He can not be this stupid surely Of all the players...

    He has form p2j.

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    1 year contract extension mentioned on Fox. 

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    If he’s breached the hub rules should not be offered another contract ... ffs how many chances this guy want???

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    5 minutes ago, Deesprate said:

    The season not over why is he being let out

    Delisted?

    Otherwise it is not a smart choice.

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    Seems like it may end up being a parting of ways. From what posters have said, the coaches wanted him to find the extra 10% effort and trust his body but Harley just couldn’t do it.

    Not sure he will come back from here and it’s an easy out for the club

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    Ralphy just said on Fox Footy that Melbourne pretty much have a 1 year contract for Bennell

    Until the facts come through, hes a [censored] spanner.. 

    Have players not learnt anything after the Richmond situation?‍♂️

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    Didnt he promise the club no drinking in one of the To Hell and Back Eps?  Its just monumentally stupid. How many chances do you want? 

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    14 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

    1 year contract extension mentioned on Fox. 

    If the story is true and he’s breached the COVID rules then his career is over. 

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