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5 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Serious question - have we ever had a player like Harley Bennell on our list?

 

An injury-prone potential superstar?

We’ve only had about two dozen.

 
5 hours ago, The Jackson 6 said:

Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited to see him play but he’s not Chris Judd.

No Bennell can actually kick.

9 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

An injury-prone potential superstar?

We’ve only had about two dozen.

MFCSS tempers any excitement. Even if he has six decent games we'll all be wondering if  a breakdown is just around the corner.

More likely a "decent' season and then we are forced to pay over the odds for a 3 year contract .... and we know what happens.

Let's hope for some joy

 
14 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

MFCSS tempers any excitement. Even if he has six decent games we'll all be wondering if  a breakdown is just around the corner.

More likely a "decent' season and then we are forced to pay over the odds for a 3 year contract .... and we know what happens.

Let's hope for some joy

Why is it that your comments seem to me so likely to happen DJ? 
oh I know history!

I see a fair bit of Michael Walters in the way this bloke moves, just even in the practice sessions.

MFC will need to be talking and backing up better than ever.


4 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Travis was one of my all time favourite players.

That said, Bennell seems to be a different type of player. He’s more powerful for a start.

 

I understand Ron what you are trying to say but I don't think power is the thing.

Its smoothness almost a gliding and pace more similar to Andrew Macleod really.

I also really liked Travis and his skills and if Harley could give us 3/4 years of what Travis did we would be very privileged.

Perhaps  Travis could have even been a better player than even he was as he had Social issues that held him back physically and I believe mentally.

Again  another floored ( injured Players included) genius to join many of our Potential champs to join Schwartz Jakovich Hogan Charles Bamblett Wonnemarri Stephen Smith Glen Swann And mysterious departures of Pike and Martin. 
Others Will add to this list no doubt.

2 minutes ago, 58er said:

I understand Ron what you are trying to say but I don't think power is the thing.

Its smoothness almost a gliding and pace more similar to Andrew Macleod really.

I also really liked Travis and his skills and if Harley could give us 3/4 years of what Travis did we would be very privileged.

Perhaps  Travis could have even been a better player than even he was as he had Social issues that held him back physically and I believe mentally.

Again  another floored ( injured Players included) genius to join many of our Potential champs to join Schwartz Jakovich Hogan Charles Bamblett Wonnemarri Stephen Smith Glen Swann And mysterious departures of Pike and Martin. 
Others Will add to this list no doubt.

Yep, I reckon that’s it - I can’t recall seeing another player like that in the red and the blue.

It’s a smoothness with authority and purpose - coupled with super silky skills.

 

7 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

It’s a smoothness with authority and purpose - coupled with super silky skills

Travis made time stand still when on song.His ability to swerve and thus find space followed by perfect delivery was something to watch.

 

[censored] it, lid is off! Time to unleash him goody! ❤?


15 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Travis made time stand still when on song.His ability to swerve and thus find space followed by perfect delivery was something to watch.

Don't want to derail a thread on the best news story of year.

But TJ never played a bad final. I think he put his lifestyle choices on hold for the big games. He was a pleasure to watch when on song.

11 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

Don't want to derail a thread on the best news story of year.

But TJ never played a bad final. I think he put his lifestyle choices on hold for the big games. He was a pleasure to watch when on song.

yeah, but he was only fit enough to play for a half at a time

that second and third quarter against the crows one year was unbelievable

he was completely out of puff in the last

11 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

yeah, but he was only fit enough to play for a half at a time

that second and third quarter against the crows one year was unbelievable

he was completely out of puff in the last

He started on the bench for most of the first and ran out of puff in the last but in 2nd and 3rd he almost won us the final off his own boot.

I wish we had burgess back then.

If Burgess can get HB through to the end of the year. His blood should be bottled and an apprentice made to drink it and become a clone....


17 hours ago, 640MD said:

I have a question.   Did he have an opponent,  seemed to be by himself most of the time !!

 

17 hours ago, 640MD said:

I have a question.   Did he have an opponent,  seemed to be by himself most of the time !!

Hard to pick up all but he out smarted Motlop...burned off Duncan a couple of times then outsmarted  Enright.

When he played us at the 'G', he took us to pieces...didn't matter who we tried on him.

Then ask Bob Murphy how he cut them up one day.

Edited by rjay

1 hour ago, 640MD said:

If Burgess can get HB through to the end of the year. His blood should be bottled and an apprentice made to drink it and become a clone....

I don't know what web site you think you're on, but this one is a fan forum for the Melbourne football club.

3 hours ago, Wrecker45 said:

Don't want to derail a thread on the best news story of year.

But TJ never played a bad final. I think he put his lifestyle choices on hold for the big games. He was a pleasure to watch when on song.

His final against St Kilda in 2006 wasn’t his best, but yes Travis was probably the best big game Demon player in my lifetime. He always stood up in finals and the big matches. He’s very underrated on these forums from what I’ve read. Yes, he could’ve had a better career, but it was still a good one where he lead the league for kicks, inside 50s and score assists for years on end. He was class.

Back on Bennell, he’s supremely talented and it’s exciting we might be seeing him in a red and blue so soon! He played part midfield and part forward in the practice match. Do we expect the same at AFL level or do we need to be cautious with midfield time?

Edited by Lord Travis


4 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Travis made time stand still when on song.His ability to swerve and thus find space followed by perfect delivery was something to watch.

Too bad he was not interested in being the best at his profession he could be. He could have been one of our greatest.

Harley is on 9 news tonight. He has been so newsworthy that he is now asking for appearance fees.

My humble opinion is that he js a cert for Saturday

3 hours ago, 640MD said:

If Burgess can get HB through to the end of the year. His blood should be bottled and an apprentice made to drink it and become a clone....

Hhmmmm maybe just sign him (Burgess) up for another year or 10. I’m now concerned he’s not on the books after this year.

 

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