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On what planet would Bennell be a good recruit? I wouldn't touch the turd

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    If taking his one year deal gets the Hogan deal done for 2 first rounders I'm in.

    Peter Bell isn't a fan and wants him gone, if Bennell is the steak knives to get the Hogan deal done then I'm willing to see if he can turn it around at the Demons next season.

    Personally, I hope he finds a home and makes it back. He is a super talented player, and players like him firing make the game better to watch.

     

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    I'm sure i'm in the minority here but i'd be considering him on an absolute basement contract one year. just because if he does get himself fit he's super talented.

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    13 minutes ago, Patches O’houlihan said:

    I'm sure i'm in the minority here but i'd be considering him on an absolute basement contract one year. just because if he does get himself fit he's super talented.

    Different scenario, but you only have to look at how Jake Stringer is playing to realize the potential upside or high ceiling of taking on a player with his fair share of issues that could make them lost to the game, and getting it right. Goody is way too safe for it though.

     

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    Lol.. we let a bloke out to play on an already injured groin and its cost him a season.

    We have no hope with Bennell.

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    He'd offer more to us running around with half a calf than most of our list at the minute. 

    He hits targets and kicks goals. 

    I'd absolutely throw him a 1 year contract. 

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    34 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

    He'd offer more to us running around with half a calf than most of our list at the minute. 

    He hits targets and kicks goals. 

    I'd absolutely throw him a 1 year contract. 

    We may as well test Darren Burgess ceiling while we're at it, as he rebuilds the clubs fitness in the off-season. Maybe the bloke works miracles.

    Even if we "bounce back" next year, we're still going to missing these types of match-winning pieces that push other clubs into the very upper echelon. The Rioli's will still be licking their lips at the prospect of hunting down our one dimensional players next year, even if we rise. While down the other end, we have no livewires that can turn the momentum of a game off the back of a few efforts.

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    For various reasons Mr Bennell is long shot to get on the park consistently  next season. Pass.

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    15 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

    He'd offer more to us running around with half a calf than most of our list at the minute. 

    He hits targets and kicks goals. 

    I'd absolutely throw him a 1 year contract. 

    Yep, all day.

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    I very much doubt he’ll get picked by any club. His injury history and lack of off-field brains should see to that. 

    Second thoughts, he’ll end up getting picked up by Hawthorn, they’ll get him right and he’ll win a Brownlow.. 

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    We lack leadership, experience, depth, accurate disposal, speed and goal kickers. There are so many holes to fill on our list and only so many draft picks to do it with. We need to explore all options. Harley Bennell is one I would explore. 1 year deal.

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    We are 17th on the ladder and we are going to turn up our nose at offering Bennell a life line?

    Our list is clearly not going to win us any silverware, so a base one year deal is worth the risk. Super talented player, doubt he ever makes it back but on the 2% chance he does he is worth the punt.

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    He'll need to prove he can play again before anyone gives him a shot, he's played nearly no footy for 4 years, or managed a game or 2 then breaks down. He was a super talent, but is he anymore? He's more likely to be a mid season pick next year rather than be taken in the normal draft

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    On 10/9/2018 at 9:07 AM, Tinks said:

    Sam McClure is reporting on trade radio that Freo are looking to trade him if possible. Obviously has had some troubles but has insanely good talent and would come super cheap. Worth a look for the right price?

    SHEEEEEEEEET NO

    about as much value as a sheethouse rat after a hangover on a Sunday morning!

    NOOOOOO!

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    3 hours ago, John Demonic said:

    Different scenario, but you only have to look at how Jake Stringer is playing to realize the potential upside or high ceiling of taking on a player with his fair share of issues that could make them lost to the game, and getting it right. Goody is way too safe for it though.

     

    Goody is too safe? The coach who:

    - experimented with a 4 man "diamond defense" and an 8 man back line with 4 runners into the square;

    - went after the best intercept defender in the comp as part of an attacking zone game plan;

    - was willing to trade out a troubled but star key forward for a gun lock down defender in response to 666 changes;

    - was willing to back in a young KPF and a rookie instead of sticking wih the safe journeyman; and

    - was willing to reinvent players in different positions such as Frost to the back line,  TMac forward and Lewis forward;

    is too safe?

     

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    Nerves? Pah. Bennell has repeatedly torn his Achilles.

    The only way to fix it is to sew the ripped edges together and hope they hold.
     

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