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Melbourne and Bennell cop big penalty after COVID protocol breach – SEN
The AFL handed down its sanction on Sunday night.
Harley Bennell has been banned for four games and Melbourne fined $50,000 after the midfielder broke COVID protocols.
Bennell, who didnt play in the sides season-ending win over Essendon on Sunday, reportedly partook in a drinking session on Saturday night outside the clubs hub in Queensland.
The 27-year-old still remains unsigned beyond 2020 but will be forced to serve that ban next season if hes still at the club.
The $50,000 fine will be included in Melbourne’s 2021 soft cap due to a previ…
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