Cousins suspended indefinitely - according to SEN

[greennick]

Its how an organization deals with problems that defines them. The WC tolerated, turned a blind eye, and refused to act decisively when it should have against its problem players. Its weakness was driven by the desire to win matches. Your problem players happened to have been match winners. It was a simple choice - win or take responsibility. Now the problem is literally unmanageable. Player almost dying, player in a one man crime wave, player with "personal problems.' The kid they rubbed out of the game from Carlton went because he wasn't a star. The "stars" were tolerated in their ****e behaviour because they won matches. Conclusion = Gooding goes

I believe Gooding is already going, due to the rotational policy of the BoD he will be replaced by Mark Barnaba sometime soon, don't know exactly when. I don't think he should be going prematurely, becuase he hasn't wanted to do what any Chairman would not want to, that is come down hard on a star for something they did not want to believe.

It is quite typical that it is a Sydney supporter that is taking such a harsh stance. I suppose at least they are glad it is likely neither of us will win a premiership this year.

 

[- PC -]

Ben, the two of us need look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
I'll never be alone
And you, my friend, will see
You've got a friend in me
(you've got a friend in me)

Ben, you're always running here and there
You feel you're not wanted anywhere
If you ever look behind
And don't like what you find
There's one thing you should know
You've got a place to go
(you've got a place to go)

I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it's "us", now it's "we"
I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it's "us", now it's "we"
Ben, most people would turn you away
I don't listen to a word they say
They don't see you as I do
I wish they would try to
I'm sure they'd think again
If they had a friend like Ben
(a friend) Like Ben
(like Ben) Like Ben
------

Michael Jackson a prophet before his time ( thanks to Gary Shannon)

 

[Shane Hird]

It probably explains how Bondy won Australian of the year and managed to buy a Van Gough,too.

I'm dying to go to Perth![/QUOTE]


Its like Vegas crossed with Ibiza

 

[Docker_Brat]

Not bad

Consider my mind blown that a Port supporter picked up on it

 

[doofdoof]

Ben, the two of us need look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
I'll never be alone
And you, my friend, will see
You've got a friend in me
(you've got a friend in me)

Ben, you're always running here and there
You feel you're not wanted anywhere
If you ever look behind
And don't like what you find
There's one thing you should know
You've got a place to go
(you've got a place to go)

I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it's "us", now it's "we"
I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it's "us", now it's "we"
Ben, most people would turn you away
I don't listen to a word they say
They don't see you as I do
I wish they would try to
I'm sure they'd think again
If they had a friend like Ben
(a friend) Like Ben
(like Ben) Like Ben
------

Michael Jackson a prophet before his time ( thanks to Gary Shannon)

How old was Ben then?

 

[plugger47]

Mike Sheahans comments are probably the most interesting thing. He certainly is linking the suspension with the recent "east coast" media hysteria - to the extent that he is claiming it as a hard fact and the AFL need to hold an enquiry.

I'm betting an AFL enquiry (across all clubs) won't happen unless this issue runs on for a long time - and another player has an issue. Even if it is held privately, it will keep the issue in the media for too long, and the AFL won't want that. That said - I suspect a private enquiry may be a useful mechanism for the AFL to get it's hand around how big the issue really is.

Joe Public will hate a private enquiry - but it is probably the right way forward if the AFL want to know how much use and abuse there is and then target education accordingly.

An inquiry will be held because the firece competition in the Sydney and Brisbane markets. RU rubbed out one of its "stars" Sailor over drugs and the RL has just announced a two strikes policy for drugs. Big mouth Andy will now have to act. There is sponorship, huge tv contracts and many millions at stake. Channel 7 execs will probably be screaming down the blower at the golden greek as we speak.

 

[Frodo]

Complete Media hyped up crap.

On the basis of all the evidence to date Cousins missed training for private reasons and has been disciplined by the club. This is nothing new. Happened to Gardy last year and more recently Sampi, who was only last week allowed to resume training with the other players. WCE is cracking down hard on lack of discipline, and that is neccessary if we want this years flag. Unless something we don't know about breaks, then this issue will mean about as much as a hamstring strain.

 

[Shane Hird]

Ben, the two of us need look no more

We both found what we were looking for

With a friend to call my own
I'll never be alone
And you, my friend, will see
You've got a friend in me
(you've got a friend in me)

Ben, you're always running here and there
You feel you're not wanted anywhere
If you ever look behind
And don't like what you find
There's one thing you should know
You've got a place to go
(you've got a place to go)

I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it's "us", now it's "we"
I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it's "us", now it's "we"
Ben, most people would turn you away
I don't listen to a word they say
They don't see you as I do
I wish they would try to
I'm sure they'd think again
If they had a friend like Ben
(a friend) Like Ben
(like Ben) Like Ben
------

Michael Jackson a prophet before his time ( thanks to Gary Shannon)

Change to.........

"Letttttt's..just go and have these last two conesssssssss.."

 

[Docker_Brat]

Complete Media hyped up crap.

On the basis of all the evidence to date Cousins missed training for private reasons and has been disciplined by the club. This is nothing new. Happened to Gardy last year and more recently Sampi, who was only last week allowed to resume training with the other players. WCE is cracking down hard on lack of discipline, and that is neccessary if we want this years flag. Unless something we don't know about breaks, then this issue will mean about as much as a hamstring strain.

Your players could be herding minorities into the gas chambers and you'd still defend.

Your opinion is irrelevant.

 

[Gabbie]

It probably explains how Bondy won Australian of the year and managed to buy a Van Gough,too.

I'm dying to go to Perth!

They make Qld pollies look like Mary Poppins.

Great examples like Carmen Lawrence and Richard Court.

 

[plugger47]

I believe Gooding is already going, due to the rotational policy of the BoD he will be replaced by Mark Barnaba sometime soon, don't know exactly when. I don't think he should be going prematurely, becuase he hasn't wanted to do what any Chairman would not want to, that is come down hard on a star for something they did not want to believe.

It is quite typical that it is a Sydney supporter that is taking such a harsh stance. I suppose at least they are glad it is likely neither of us will win a premiership this year.

Speak for yourselves. More out backwards than back to back. We are still in the hunt though nostradamus.

 

[old_clint]

The look like ice crytals

Oh and good get BB

The Bradford people who sell these monstrosities for $270 (TIMMY and BOBBIE dolls represent Essendon and Collingwood) decided in their wisdom to call the Eagles doll BENNY. How appropriate this is.

 

[Psi-Roos]

This reminded me of this gem of a photo my mate found on the interweb and posted on our old car club messageboard.

No idea who the guy in black is, but Benny looks like hes been having a great night

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

No he didn't. He said 75% of players have tried or are using recreational drugs.

Oh wow, I was off by 5% in remembering a 3yr old quote.
Good work on totally missing the point I was making

 

[- PC -]

This reminded me of this gem of a photo my mate found on the interweb and posted on our old car club messageboard.

No idea who the guy in black is, but Benny looks like hes been having a great night

Thats actually a sad picture when you think about how people change over the years .... look at mugshots of people who keep going back year after year and see the changes

I just hope thats the angle and lighting of the camera

 

[scottwade]

An inquiry will be held .... Big mouth Andy will now have to act. There is sponorship, huge tv contracts and many millions at stake. Channel 7 execs will probably be screaming down the blower at the golden greek as we speak.

Rule 1 in politics, football & life;
Never hold an inquiry unless you know what the outcome will be.

 

[Shane Hird]

Your players could be herding minorities into the gas chambers and you'd still defend.

Your opinion is irrelevant.

.agree....


WCE fans should keep out of this thread,it won't help you get over this any quicker trying to defend CC Cuz.

 

[footyfreak]

This reminded me of this gem of a photo my mate found on the interweb and posted on our old car club messageboard.

No idea who the guy in black is, but Benny looks like hes been having a great night

he's ****ing off tap big time!!!!!!

The dude on the right looks like he might be dialing too but pulled it together as best he could for the photo opp

 

[Frodo]

Your players could be herding minorities into the gas chambers and you'd still defend.

Your opinion is irrelevant.

That stupid comment is the irrelevant one.

 

[Shane Hird]

This reminded me of this gem of a photo my mate found on the interweb and posted on our old car club messageboard.

No idea who the guy in black is, but Benny looks like hes been having a great night

And that is a picture of Cuz on one of his quieter nights out...just a few shandies.

 

[Frodo]

This reminded me of this gem of a photo my mate found on the interweb and posted on our old car club messageboard.

No idea who the guy in black is, but Benny looks like hes been having a great night

At his age most of my mates and I had looked like that many, many times. So what?

 

[peterss]

FFS Cuz when will you ever learn!

Thats all i can say for now and im to pissed off/annoyed to comment further....Ill post more later.

 

[crackers57]

FFS Cuz when will you ever learn!

Thats all i can say for now and im to pissed off/annoyed to comment further....Ill post more later.

We wait with bated breath..........

 

[Frodo]

FFS Cuz when will you ever learn!

Thats all i can say for now and im to pissed off/annoyed to comment further....Ill post more later.

Why? What did he do other than miss training?

 

[Big Scottknowsall]

What has Hunter done???

Well, more accruately, it's what has gone on inside his house on a regular basis of a Monday evening.....it will be coming out in the news soon enough