Harley Bennell Kicked Off Flight
Fremantle has released a statement.
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Fremantle has released a statement confirming Harley Bennell was asked to leave a flight.
Bennell had been on club approved leave since Friday, and told club officials he had consumed alcohol on Friday and during a flight from Perth to Melbourne on Saturday.
Later, while boarding a flight to Gold Coast, he was asked to disembark from the plane.
Bennell cooperated with staff and left the plane.
"Due to a recurring injury problem which has prevented him from playing all of last year and now for the next eight to 10 weeks following another setback last week, Harley has been dealing with the frustration and disappointment of not being able to play AFL football," Fremantle general manager of football operations Chris Bond said.
"We are disappointed that Harley consumed alcohol to the extent that airline staff felt he was unfit to take the flight.
"Steve Rosich and I have been in regular contact yesterday and today with Harley, who will continue to assist Virgin and the AFL with any other enquiries they have.
"In the meantime, as a club it is important that we continue to support and provide guidance to Harley on how best to cope with the frustration and disappointment of not playing football."