I can see this being a bit of a media beat up- I am sure that both parties will discuss what happened and not refer to idle talk in the media. At worst he's had a bevy at the footy and gone to chat with his cousin at the break to give him some advice. He's done nothing illegal.
However, if it does turn out that this was an alcohol related issue, I would really want to honestly ask Bennell whether he is really being serious in his rehab in all respects? Alcohol is known (and has been discussed in this thread) to delay the recovery process- if he has an issue with injuries then he may need to consider his consumption of it for a period of time. He is a professional athlete after all.
The unfortunate part in all this is that it is detracting from a very good win yesterday. Having someone like him fit and firing later in the year could be a massive boost.
However, if it does turn out that this was an alcohol related issue, I would really want to honestly ask Bennell whether he is really being serious in his rehab in all respects? Alcohol is known (and has been discussed in this thread) to delay the recovery process- if he has an issue with injuries then he may need to consider his consumption of it for a period of time. He is a professional athlete after all.
The unfortunate part in all this is that it is detracting from a very good win yesterday. Having someone like him fit and firing later in the year could be a massive boost.