He has possibly broken the covid rule, hardly the crime of the century. Anyway we will see the full story soon enough.
He has possibly broken the covid rule, hardly the crime of the century. Anyway we will see the full story soon enough.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
Maybe he knew he was on the way out?
Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.
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If it's a $50k fine too he suddenly costs a lot more for this year
Leaving the COVID breach aside did he really show anything to suggest he should be persisted with? He looked really off the pace when he played this year and don’t really see how he makes a contribution to winning games.
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This on News.com.au
Melbourne’s Harley Bennell has been hit with a four match suspension and kicked out of Queensland for breaching AFL COVD protocols.
The league confirmed on Sunday night Bennell was found to have breached the league’s strict rules following an investigation into his boozy trip outside of his club’s isolation bubble on Saturday.The AFL said in a statement on Sunday Bennell must leave Queensland as soon as possible.
The league also confirmed the Demons have been hit with a $50,000 fine.
None of the fine has been suspended by the AFL, meaning the club will have to pay the full amount because of a breach by two Melbourne players earlier this season.
“This is a selfish act by Harley, and a clear breach of the AFL’s protocols,” Melbourne CEO Gary Pert said.
“He has made a very poor decision, which is incredibly disappointing. He has not only put himself, his teammates and the competition at risk, but he has failed to live up to the values of the Melbourne Football Club.
“On behalf of the Melbourne Football Club, I sincerely apologise to the AFL and the Queensland Government for the embarrassment and harm that this incident has caused.
“Harley knew the rules. He understands the extent of his actions and is incredibly remorseful for his behaviour. He has made a terrible mistake and has been punished accordingly.
“As a club, we accept the punishment and fines handed down as a result of this breach.
“Our responsibility now is to ensure we support Harley and his family, during what is a very challenging period for them.”
AFL general counsel Andrew Dillon said: “Harley knew the rules and could have put his club and the competition at risk on the eve of a finals campaign”.
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From Jay Clarke HUN
Harley Bennell left Melbourne’s hub in an attempt to swap cars because of a car seat issue. Silly mistake which has cost him & the club
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
That's as strong as you get from a CEO. Harley probably played his last game.