Harley Bennell runs with the ball past Christian Salem of the Demons during an AFL Demons training session Credit: MICHAEL DODGE / AAPIMAGE “I think my love of …
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"I was lucky enough that (infant daughter) Carter came at the right time. "We've still got a long way to go, you know, with the rehab program," Bennell said. It was just a blessing. Harley Bennell hopes to be back in full training next month with Melbourne as he attempts to revive his ailing AFL career. "Amy (Bennell's partner) and baby moved in almost three weeks ago now and we're loving Melbourne. "We've got some great people around us that can help lead us in the right direction and I'm really excited for the time that Melbourne have given me. "I never thought of giving it away, I just needed some time away from football," Bennell said. Harley Bennell hopes to be back in full training next month with Melbourne as he attempts to revive his ailing AFL career.The troubled former No.2 draft pick began training with the Demons this week in a bid to win a spot on the club's list during the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP).Bennell, whose 83-game career has been savaged by a long list of soft tissue injuries, had another round of surgery on his troublesome calf last month.The 27-year-old has since had a specialised rehabilitation program laid out by world-renowned new Melbourne high performance boss Darren Burgess and is confident it will put him on a path back to AFL ranks.Bennell told reporters before training at Gosch's Paddock on Wednesday he was aiming to be back in full training "just before February". Harley Bennell. "(I just have to) stick to the program really," Bennell said. You'd be full of sh*t if you thought he's added even 5% more defensive side to his game haha.
Credit: Getty Images Bennell has played just two games in four seasons since he was traded to Fremantle from the Gold Coast with … Melbourne have confirmed that uncontracted midfielder Harley Bennell suffered another minor calf strain on Wednesday as he attempts to earn a spot on their list for 2020.Although the injury is considered minor, it is a major blow for the 27-year-old who is training with the Demons in the hope of being added to their list during the pre-season supplemental selection period.Bennell has played just two games in four seasons since he was traded to Fremantle from the Gold Coast with calf problems giving him no chance to shine at the Dockers.However his hopes rose in the off-season when he had surgery on both calves and Melbourne gave him a chance to impress over summer, convinced he had the right attitude to potentially return.Bennell will continue his rehabilitation with the Demons, which have never been in a rush to get him ready for round one however the setback does make their decision on whether to add him to their list more difficult.The former West Australian has been on light duties in recent weeks, having settled into Melbourne well with his family.Peter Ryan is a sports reporter with The Age covering AFL, horse racing and other sports.
Unlucky footy player Harley Bennell finally has something to celebrate as he announces the arrival of his first child. Harley Bennell made a successful return to football as Melbourne survived a late Carlton fightback to register their first triumph of the AFL season with a tense one-point win. "Former Gold Coast and Fremantle star Bennell managed only two games in four seasons with the Dockers - both at the end of 2017 - before being delisted this year.He has been given no assurances by Melbourne, who this week signed former Essendon and Geelong player Mitch Brown under the SSP rules. Harley Bennell is set to take the field for the first time since 2017 after officially being named in Melbourne’s side for round two.