Fremantle have released a statement following an incident involving recruit Harley Bennell at a WAFL match on the weekend.
Bennell was seen speaking to his cousin Traye on the ground and at the quarter-time and three-quarter time intervals, and reportedly even interrupted the coach's address.
The Dockers have released the following club statement.
“We have an agreed action plan as how to best assist Harley with his personal wellbeing and his return to playing football,” General Manager of Football Operations Chris Bond said in a statement.
“With respect to football, we have a rehabilitation and training program in place for Harley to return to playing, initially for Peel, in the next five to six weeks.
“Given Harley’s previous commitment to rehabilitation and training in accordance with his program, we are confident that he will give himself the best chance to get back to playing.
“The agreed off-field action plan includes Harley working with an external expert counsellor to assist in dealing with personal issues.
“With regard to his off-field conduct since his injury setback, it has been made clear to Harley what expectations the club and his team mates have and the standards and behaviours that need to be maintained.
“We also imposed a $10,000 financial sanction on Harley, $5000 of which is suspended for 12 months.”
