Posted 19 May May 2016 Thu Thursday 19 May May 2016 at 7:45am. Brownlow Medal winner Adam Cooney has explained the tough moments Melbourne recruit Harley Bennell has had to go through over recent months. Harley Bennell’s most recent calf injury is seemingly not as bad as it was first reported. Harley Bennell has suffered yet another calf injury. Print with images and other media.
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Harley Bennell has been dealt yet another setback in his bid to reignite his AFL career, suffering a calf strain while training with Melbourne. The unlucky midfielder reported soreness in a calf muscle at training last weekend and scans have since confirmed yet another strain. The news was much better for boom recruit Jesse Hogan and speedster Stephen Hill, who were both cleared of serious injury after failing to finish the Dockers’ 14-point loss to Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday. Why have the Demons made the decision to not play one of their most talented players, even after he had 14 disposals in his club debut Luckless Fremantle midfielder Harley Bennell faces another long stint on the sidelines after scans confirmed a “significant” right calf tear. Why have the Demons made the decision to not play one of their most talented players, even after he had 14 disposals in his club debut Facebook; Twitter; Article share options Share this on. Picture: Daniel Wilkins. The 27-year-old’s immediate future remains unclear but the Demons remain firm in their support for the talented on-baller.“While disappointing to have this occur again, we deliberately set expectations on Harley conservatively, allowing for some setbacks,” Melbourne football manager Josh Mahoney told SEN.In a further blow to the Demons, Christian Salem has been diagnosed with a mild case of glandular fever.Salem pulled out of last week’s practice match against Hawthorn but remains in contention for selection in Melbourne’s season opener against West Coast on March 22.The unlucky midfielder reported soreness in a calf muscle at training last weekend and scans have since confirmed yet another strain.Bennell, taken by Gold Coast as the No.2 draft pick in 2010, has not played at AFL level since managing two games with Fremantle at the end of 2017.Bennell suffered a similar calf muscle setback in January before signing with Melbourne - his third AFL club - as a pre-season supplemental selection.Don't miss the latest sports news!Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device.Harley Bennell has suffered a fresh setback in his AFL comeback bid with Melbourne.
Docker Harley Bennell out for entire AFL season due to calf injury.