Heath Shaw went to GWS. Both the Shaws were playing in GFs at Collingwood in a mature group. Rhyce never left Collingwood for behavioural reasons, just needed a change after stinking it up in 2 GFs. Not sure example applies here.
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Surely it is not that simple.
If he stuffs up he creates a whole lot of issues. Do you remember Allan Jakovich?
There is potential to disenchant the existing playing list or parts of it.
He also takes salary, a list spot and probably a quality draft pick that could be used on someone identified as a long term preospect. Dalrymple is going pretty well at that.
Yes he could, and he could also prove to be beyond redemption with his issues.
I just don't see that we need to stretch for him, when we already have Libba coming back next year.
We did actually perform pretty well in 2015 and our most pressing need is not solved by Harley Bennell.
I'm happy to have Bennell I think, but we'd need to set some pretty strict guidelines. I almost think he needs a full time player welfare manager for his first year at the club, and it makes sense for that person to be Indigenous. I think a longer-term deal is a risky proposition, but if we're right into him it may be the only way to attract him.
For mine I just can't see him coming to Melbourne. I actually think coming to Melbourne is a risky proposition in itself for him.
the contract would have to be structured such that any criminal activity (for example), or other stupid acts nullifies the contract.
On Bulldogjoes point about Libba coming back, I see Bennell as an outside player being fed the ball by Wallis, Libba and Bont.
Anyway, does anyone really know Bennell's story?