39 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

Eh?

Freo gave up a first and second round pick to get Bennell

They chased him for years just like they did Hogan

Sorry my mistake, picks 16 and 35 but received 22 back. 

My initial point has been lost anyway and doesn’t relate to Bennell in anyway (although I did suspect it may go over posters heads who would subsequently bring him into it). My point was that Fremantle chased Hogan for quite some time however less than 18 months after signing they were looking at letting him go.

Edited August 26, 20205 yr by Ethan Tremblay

What would he be worth now?

4 minutes ago, deebug said:

What would he be worth now?

Would trade Tmac. 
Would want Kozzy + Gus

Just now, Kiss of Death said:

Would trade Tmac. 
Would want Kozzy + Gus

Yer, sadly bell would try something insane like that?

2 hours ago, DaisyDeeciple said:

He also doesn't sook so much outside of the forward line, I have to agree I never liked the sooking.

Just a thought...

We’ve all seen the lack of connection between our midfield and forwards the last 2 years. Any chance Jesse had a reason to be upset, and actually helped cover over that glaring issue during his time at the club?

I’d love him back. We need natural competitors with skills.

24 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

Just a thought...

We’ve all seen the lack of connection between our midfield and forwards the last 2 years. Any chance Jesse had a reason to be upset, and actually helped cover over that glaring issue during his time at the club?

I’d love him back. We need natural competitors with skills.

When up field, Jesse's ability to pick the right option and deliver neatly was very impressive.

And as much as his set shot action was disjointed, he was pretty reliable in front of goals, which is something that cannot be said for many of our forwards now. If I see Weid or Fritter miss another straight forward set shot from 35m I will blast a hole on my tv screen!

Having said that, the only way I would want Jesse back is if he has a baby with a long term partner and becomes a Mormon.

There may be an obvious answer to this question which escapes me right now, but who was the last player to leave Melbourne for another VFL/AFL club and then come back? Anyone since Carl Ditterich?

I appreciate that it happens rarely across the competition, although there have been some notable exceptions, such as G Ablett Jr, Paul Salmon, John Barnes and Trent Croad. But it's rare and, I suspect a guide to suggest that it won't happen this time, either. 

Edited August 27, 20205 yr by La Dee-vina Comedia
typo

11 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

There may be an obvious answer to this question which escapes me right now, but who was the last player to leave Melbourne for another VFL/AFL club and then come back? Anyone since Carl Ditterich?

I appreciate that it happens rarely across the competition, although there have been some notable exceptions, such as G Ablett Jr, Paul Salmon, Johnn Barnes and Trent Croad. But it's rare and, I suspect a guide to suggest that it won't happen this time, either. 

RDB came back as coach does that count

Gary Hardeman left to go play for Sturt in the SANFL before returning for final season in 81.   Can't think of a recent player though.

9 minutes ago, grazman said:

Gary Hardeman left to go play for Sturt in the SANFL before returning for final season in 81.   Can't think of a recent player though.

as did don williams     mfc > west perth > mfc

On 8/24/2020 at 10:53 PM, willmoy said:

Would he come back all tried and tested and clear under a new coach? I wonder....

That means he would have to wait for at least 2 years and probably longer if he had any desire to come back.

11 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

Having said that, the only way I would want Jesse back is if he has a baby with a long term partner and becomes a Mormon.

Could that mean partners? Would make him twice as settled and he's already used to being double-teamed.

1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

as did don williams     mfc > west perth > mfc

Oi!  Don't forget there was some time at the mighty Sale Footy Club in there as well!!

45 minutes ago, TRIGON said:

Could that mean partners? Would make him twice as settled and he's already used to being double-teamed.

And he could live on a Big Love styled compound!

 

16 hours ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

I just have this feeling the the Hawks are going to pick him up for a fourth round pick... 

That hasn't gotten them far the last few years, their list is shot!

4 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

There may be an obvious answer to this question which escapes me right now, but who was the last player to leave Melbourne for another VFL/AFL club and then come back? Anyone since Carl Ditterich?

I appreciate that it happens rarely across the competition, although there have been some notable exceptions, such as G Ablett Jr, Paul Salmon, John Barnes and Trent Croad. But it's rare and, I suspect a guide to suggest that it won't happen this time, either. 

Crackers Keenan maybe? 

24 minutes ago, layzie said:

Crackers Keenan maybe? 

Good get. Keenan (with the fabulous full name of Peter Patrick Pius Paul Keenan) played for Melbourne in 1970-75 and then again in 1981-82. Big Carl's last year with us was 1980.

Has there been anyone since?

22 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Good get. Keenan (with the fabulous full name of Peter Patrick Pius Paul Keenan) played for Melbourne in 1970-75 and then again in 1981-82. Big Carl's last year with us was 1980.

Has there been anyone since?

It's been a real brain teaser! Something I just expected would have happened at least once since then. 

16 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

Just a thought...

We’ve all seen the lack of connection between our midfield and forwards the last 2 years. Any chance Jesse had a reason to be upset, and actually helped cover over that glaring issue during his time at the club?

I’d love him back. We need natural competitors with skills.

He had reason but I still don't think it's a good look on field. To be clear, I'd take him back.

3 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

And he could live on a Big Love styled compound!

 

if ever there was a show to put you off a polyamorous life it was that one

So many elements of fantasy in this thread. 

One of them unmentioned though: Bell in  the end had his hand forced in taking on and coughing up for Jesse. Based on Bell's behaviour to date, I can't see any scenario where he would trade Hogan back to us for peanuts. 

It would be too much of a loss of face (and please - that's not intended as an Asian stereotype). No way he would give up pick six (plus swaps) and take a fourth round pick from the same team as recompense two years later. 

He would get crucified by the very same fans who forced his hand in the first place. 

Hogan met with Bell ? told he is not in beat 22 hogan does not want to go to the QLD hub from next week

1 minute ago, Bizzell Blitz said:

Hogan met with Bell ? told he is not in beat 22 hogan does not want to go to the QLD hub from next week

Surely hes done at Freo then.

Interesting times ahead.

On 8/21/2020 at 8:57 PM, John Demonic said:

If he wasn't named Harley Bennell, and we were just talking about some bloke from Freo with off field issues, injury problems and who is struggling for a game so badly that he's possibly being switched ends; there's no way this thread is going the way it is so far.

...

BOOM

He'd probably go better in Melbourne under COVID restrictions where he's not allowed to leave the house after 8pm