Cousins in 09

[Hodgepodge]

What kind of level will Cousins reach in da 09?

 

[jonesy86]

I think he'll either be elite or useless. Big question marks over his hamstrings, if he keeps injury free there is no reason why he wouldn't be able to return to good form.

 

[jonoman89]

First 10 rounds, impact. Post round-10, very good.

It'll take him a while to readjust to it all.

 

[Carlton_Blues]

Will be very good, when he's playing - if his hammies are right and stays away from the juice there's no other reason why he cant be a vital tiger midfielder next season.

 

[Red n Black Pride]

Cousins will pick up where he left off!! He's a champion.. Richmond will play finals footy next year

 

[BILC]

he should be very good for the tigers

 

[sens]

I think be either very good or hampered by injuries all year. Most likely the latter.

 

[bodazoka]

I would ask all tigers fans to dl the sydney vs west coast game in 07 where ben got BOG after 6 months out of the game (at which time he was not training with any club). I would like to see Ben played for more than half the games next year and rested for a few games as well, just to ease him into it, I think the club would prefer staggering his come back rather than give him 4 weeks off straight up from round 1-4 for example. Early wins are crucial to making the 8.

Ben will train well from now till round 1 and its not like skin folds are an issue. Im more than confident he will be ready round 1, Im less confident that he will be able to sustain a high level for 22 games.

FWIW Ive said this before, as have other WC supporters but it has not sunk it Ben has not had a history of hamstring problems. He had hamstring problems in 07 because he did not go through a proper preseason, nor did he train with the WC whilst suspended, nor was he rested for games.. he did however run his heart out every game like he used too. This year he will have more than half a pre season and be training with the main group week in week out. Over the last 3 years (when allowed to play) 05,06,07 ben has played 53 games out of a possible 59 games he missed 4 games because of hamstring problems in 07 for the above reasons.

And for those who think taking speed would of made him a better player... you dont know much about drugs. Go get majorly addicted to speed then play a game of footy.

 

[Lotch]

I think be either very good or hampered by injuries all year. Most likely the latter.

Yeah I agree he will either play at a high level/very good or be hampered by injuries. Either way he will have an impact on the team at punt road.

 

[carn_the_cattas]

He will get very close to back to his best.
I was just watching some highlights from his past few years.
It reminded me how much of a gun he is.
I can't wait to see him back in actions.

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