- Nov 16, 2015
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I’d love us to give Bennell a chance. I doubt it happens but if we could get Bennell playing good footy the benefits are many. Obviously him contributing to our team, what it says to other indigenous players about our club and even if he moves on for a bigger contract after getting himself right, we turn a free list spot into some trade currency.
Obviously there are risks involved. Him going off rails and the negative PR that comes with that, though given the expectations on him it shouldn’t be that bad. His body lets him down another year - we basically carried Morris, Boyd and Picken on our list all year without getting a game out of them and still made finals so that’s not a huge issue. Biggest issue would be Harley going off the rails and taking others with him.
Given the risks vs reward, I think it’s a risk I’d be happy with the club taking.
I’m all aboard the Bennell train. Unlikely to happen but would be stoked if we took a chance on him. Have heard he’s doing pretty
well in his private life and ready to have another crack at making it work.