I should leave it alone but you're not right
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.
Life is to be Enjoyed not Endured
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.
Life is to be Enjoyed not Endured
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.
But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.
But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.
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?
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