Player Watch #17 - Harley Bennell - Fingers can now be uncrossed

[TheDarkDwarf]

Would there be a better comeback story in sports?

No.

 

[booshboy]

But Lyon had caught up in Melbourne with another recruit and (now ex) Docker that struggled to get on the field in Harley Bennell, who has been listed by Melbourne. He said Bennell was sprinting in a way that he had never managed as a Docker.

Lyon said Bennell, who had a succession of calf injuries at Fremantle, was "going really well" in Melbourne, having had successful surgery to his calf.

"He's excited. He's sprinting. He's sprinting at levels he never was able to achieve at Fremantle. Up on his toes sprinting," Lyon said.

 

[TheCount]

But Lyon had caught up in Melbourne with another recruit and (now ex) Docker that struggled to get on the field in Harley Bennell, who has been listed by Melbourne. He said Bennell was sprinting in a way that he had never managed as a Docker.

Lyon said Bennell, who had a succession of calf injuries at Fremantle, was "going really well" in Melbourne, having had successful surgery to his calf.

"He's excited. He's sprinting. He's sprinting at levels he never was able to achieve at Fremantle. Up on his toes sprinting," Lyon said.

 

[Topkent]

But Lyon had caught up in Melbourne with another recruit and (now ex) Docker that struggled to get on the field in Harley Bennell, who has been listed by Melbourne. He said Bennell was sprinting in a way that he had never managed as a Docker.

Lyon said Bennell, who had a succession of calf injuries at Fremantle, was "going really well" in Melbourne, having had successful surgery to his calf.

"He's excited. He's sprinting. He's sprinting at levels he never was able to achieve at Fremantle. Up on his toes sprinting," Lyon said.

Where did that qoute come from ?

Lyons always been in his corner he's a huge fan

 

[Topkent]

Side note I wish we had taken Ross Lyon as assistant over old mate StKilda

 

[00Stinger]

Side note I wish we had taken Ross Lyon as assistant over old mate StKilda

so do I but I don't think Ross Lyon is the assistant coach type of guy anymore

 

[Topkent]

so do I but I don't think Ross Lyon is the assistant coach type of guy anymore

Yah and if you believe McCartney helped develop the inside games of everyone then Richo should be developing the outside game

 

[ponsdale]

Where did that qoute come from ?

Lyons always been in his corner he's a huge fan

 

[booshboy]

Where did that qoute come from ?

Lyons always been in his corner he's a huge fan

Age article about Ross Lyon saying it was a whole club decision to recruit Hogan.

 

[schmuttt]

Bit off topic but don't mind Richo as an assistant. Can't tell if hes good or bad but at the least he certainly beat us a lot and would have some good feedback for Goody. Also was very highly rated at Port and the Pies.

 

[mrmonkey]

Bit off topic but don't mind Richo as an assistant. Can't tell if hes good or bad but at the least he certainly beat us a lot and would have some good feedback for Goody. Also was very highly rated at Port and the Pies.

I agree I think he's a great mentor developer of players but being head coach was a different story, he did have saints playing pretty well though at one point 2017?? Port Adelaide were desperate to keep him as well. Probably the same case with Bolton.

As for Harley I was hoping he comes in later in the season them really peak for finals (if we make it) but sooner the better.

It's hard to remember what he was like so here's some highlights. Trigger warning this video contains Dwayne Russell.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I agree I think he's a great mentor developer of players but being head coach was a different story, he did have saints playing pretty well though at one point 2017?? Port Adelaide were desperate to keep him as well. Probably the same case with Bolton.

As for Harley I was hoping he comes in later in the season them really peak for finals (if we make it) but sooner the better.

It's hard to remember what he was like so here's some highlights. Trigger warning this video contains Dwayne Russell.

Hard to remember? Ive never forgotten what Harley was like early days, probably the most beautiful right foot drop punt since Buckley or Darren Jarman.

 

[Crusty Demon]

His talent deserves to be on show for a few more seasons. Not just from a Dees perspective, but from a football fan, the game will be better with him out on the field fit and playing well...

 

[Cotchins Hair Piece]

Up on his toes sprinting is the best type of sprinting.

 

[mrmonkey]

Hard to remember? Ive never forgotten what Harley was like early days, probably the most beautiful right foot drop punt since Buckley or Darren Jarman.

Still worth rewatching old highlights.

 

[MarcMaverick]

Up on his toes sprinting is the best type of sprinting.

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[AmericanAFL]

I’ll be self quarantining from this thread (corona-style), lest I allow the Harley buzz to amend my season prediction from prelim appearance to hoisting the flag.

 

[stEdy]

Strained his calf again

 

[booshboy]

Strained his calf again

fuuuuuuuck.

 

[markm106]

Second one this year. Not looking good. Only minor but seems when he steps things up his calf can’t hold up.

 

[CWaffles]

Excitement levels were in the rise...then another setback.

Yeah can’t see this working out, hope I am wrong.

 

[Topkent]

Only positive I can think was the club was trying to see how far they could push it. What a ******* kick in the pants though for both him and Vanders.

 

[Topkent]

Actually the other positive is we can target some blokes mid season draft and SPP then if we have any more long term injuries

 

[HANDSOLO]

Tis just a wee calf strain after sprinting for the first time in 2 years - I reckon that would have been expected

And before everyone asks me my qualifications - I was Dux in Biology in 1997

 

[Bluelegs]

Strained his calf again

That Ross Lyon quote was a ******* hex.