AF 2015 Profile: Harley Bennell

[Mr.Craig]

Harley Bennell



2/10/92 185cm/82kg Midfielder/Forward

Career Games - 66

2014 Averages - 12.3 kicks, 9.1 handballs, 4.5 marks, 1.9 tackles, 1.5 goals

2011 AF Ave: 67.2
2012 AF Ave: 85
2013 AF Ave: 85.4
2014 AF Ave: 85.5

2014 Scores - 104, 75, 76, 99, 77, 155, 59, 97, 55, 45, 79, 83, 122, 81, 75

Scores Below 70
Scores Above 100


Profile

Bennell continues to tease with the possibility of being a good forward selection. He was the 24th ranked forward in 2014 but DPP changes and the possibility of an improved season could push him higher up the pecking order. At his best Harley can produce 120+ scores but they are interspersed with sub 60's which drag his average down. His last five rounds of the year were good, averaging 24.6 touches and 88 DT. If he can avoid the leg injuries he's suffered in the last two years and take advantage of a Gold Coast side that continues to improve then he could be set for a career best season. Worth keeping an eye on.

Pros - Massive ceiling, ball winner, goalkicker

Cons - Injury, inconsistency, low tackle numbers


Prediction - 84-88

Inside Football Player Rating - http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/115765/Harley-BENNELL
Gold Coast Profile - http://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/player-profile/harley-bennell

[Nige]

Think ya missed purple-ing that 122, Craig.  ;)

But yeah, I really like Harley but he's probably a better option in Supercoach.

[Spinking]

Gotta be keeping an eye on Harley - future premium, and shows glimpses nowadays. Won't be starting with him, but could be a breakout year.

[pommyadam]

could be worth a punt as a forward (depending on other DPPs) but wouldn't consider as a pure mid

[Nosaj]

Averaged 85 for the last 3 years..... 5th year..... Suns are getting better..... He is primed to break out but I'm not sure if I have the guts to pick him. Depends on NAB Challenge and other dpp's, as well as the form of Wingard, T. Lynch (crows), Caddy, etc. who will be much cheaper and may have a similar output.

[Sweetness]

All comes down to DPP...

[ADEZ]

Will definitely consider if DPP...I remember his 155 DT, 6 goal game against Geelong and that showed how ridiculous he can be on his day, entire crowd was chanting "Harley" after his 6th

[Ricochet]

All comes down to DPP...

Yep thats the big one. Going to be really interesting to see how many of the boys that got dpp mid season this year will actually keep it for 2015