Harley Bennell [merged]

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[Dougeytherichmondfan]

We don't know they have had a red hot go until we know what's being offered for Bennel. Do date they have done due diligence.

2.5 mil over 5 years.
Sounds fair to me.....

Source? Ive heard a 3 year contract was offered.

[scjhammo]

I don't care what has been offered just get the kid to the club he will be massive for us and what we need like someone has mentioned if we can pull bennell,yarran and one more then that will be a huge pre draft for us we all know there isn't a huge depth in this draft so y not get ready made players to the club that will have an immediate impact......
GO U TIGERS

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

We'll have to trade for him. Thoughts? Id have said our first rounder should be enough but with other players in the market might need something more.

[JVT]

We'll have to trade for him. Thoughts? Id have said our first rounder should be enough but with other players in the market might need something more.

GC have said they will trade him, if he nominates us then our 1st round pick will definitely get it done I would have thought.

Would be a massive coup for the club if we can attract someone like Bennell.

[scjhammo]

We'll have to trade for him. Thoughts? Id have said our first rounder should be enough but with other players in the market might need something more.

youd think a 1st rounder or a 2nd rounder I guess we will compete with freo we are better placed there but im thinking they maybe better placed with the $$$$ all in all we must go out and get him sure he has had issues dane swan has issues I think if he is playing footy then hell be fine.... we have no players to offer really mcbean , astbury probably the best

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Richmond, Fremantle to battle for Harley Bennell’s services

ANNE MATHER
Herald-Sun
October 1, 2015

HARLEY Bennell has begun talking with clubs about a new home next year as Richmond and Fremantle ramp up their battle for his services.

The talented Gold Coast midfielder caught up with Richmond midfielder Dustin Martin and Tigers officials yesterday for the first time.

Tigers assistant Mark ‘Choco’ Williams will be a key aspect of Richmond’s attraction for Bennell given his critical role helping Martin mature into a regular match-winner.

Bennell is also expected to meet with up Fremantle officials and coach Ross Lyon before the weekend, with the Dockers contingent in town until Sunday.

Ex-Sun Bennell has categorically denied reports he played any part in a fight during a local game in West Australia last week, with video footage showing him sitting uninvolved in the grandstand.

Lyon said at Wednesday’s Coaches Awards he was keen to see if Bennell wanted to play at Fremantle.

“Clearly Harley wants to come home, there’s two clubs in Perth and he’s got a really strong connection with a lot of our players,” Lyon said.

“But in saying that, everyone’s exploring all options. He’s obviously a very talented young man.

“His family’s in WA down in Mandurah and he’s close to his family. That all points well for a WA club to maybe embrace Harley and give an opportunity to grow.

“We’re open to improving our list but they’re list management decisions.”

http://www.themercury.com.au/afl-trades-richmond-fremantle-to-battle-for-harley-bennells-services/story-fnj3twbb-1227551251977

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Bennell, Choco & Dusty spent two hours inside Punt Rd and met with Club officials including Dimma, Cotch and Ivan.

"We've got some interest in Harley, we'll see where it goes after the meeting today," Dan Richardson said.

"The meeting is just getting an insight into what his journey's been, where he's at and where he wants to go with his football. The key discussion is about the right environment to bring out his best is."

"Choco's part of the support and development program we have in place, there's a lot of other people involved in that. We'll see where that goes and see what's important to Harley," he said.

Richardson also acknowledged Bennell's outside run and ability to kick goals as a key factor in the Club's pursuit.

"It was a family meeting, I can't say too much," Maric told Channel Nine when departing.

Full article: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-30/harley-bennell-has-secret-meeting-with-tiger-officials-including-dustin-martin

[Stalin]

pee off freo

[Jonesracing82]

Freo going "all guns blazing" for McCarthy helps us

[scjhammo]

Freo going "all guns blazing" for McCarthy helps us

yep freo don't need another pearce,maine,walters type player they need a key forward so hands of freo bennell is coming home

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

Freo going "all guns blazing" for McCarthy helps us

yep freo don't need another pearce,maine,walters type player they need a key forward so hands of freo bennell is coming home

Dont think they'll actually go too hard for him, but as Lyon said, if he wants to go back to W.A there's only two options. They'd be silly not to put their hands up, but if we get around him and say "we want you!" and he decides hed like to come to us, Id say Freo would back off. Just my thoughts.

[rogerd3]

It will be Freo.

[Knighter]

It will be Freo.

No it won't be

[Jacosh]

Im concerned as to how hard Freo are allegedly chasing him. 

1. If he does come to us it will cost us a lot more. Saying that his family may hold sway in this respect not wanting him home in W.A. and all reports say he is very close to them, hopefully he will listen to them
2. From his perspective I hope it doesnt go to his head being chased so vigorously.  The kid already has issues, it could do more harm than good.