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OT: Ben Cousins

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kane249 said:
Well 2 things
A) techinically he was never actualyl caught drink driving as he was never breathalysed :p
B) When did Cousins get involved in a drunken fight? perhaps getting it confused with one M.Ricciutto? ;)
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One thing we know for sure is that Roo has never been arressted and thrown into jail :) :)
 
kane249 said:
Well 2 things
A) techinically he was never actualyl caught drink driving as he was never breathalysed :p
B) When did Cousins get involved in a drunken fight? perhaps getting it confused with one M.Ricciutto? ;)
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on b - what was the issue with him and Kerr and some stairs?
 
mudgeathon said:
How can someone who has been a
6 x AA
4 B/F
Brownlow Medalist
AFLPA MVP - [Leigh Matthews award]
AFL Rising Star
Captain from 2001 - 2005
Premiership player
Has the best Brownlow votes to game ratio behind Judd [of players currently playing]
Has the equal most top 10 Brownlow finishes [equal with Buckley] of players currently playing
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Not saying he doesn't have a good resume or that he isn't incredibly good at his style of play, it's just that if i was given a list of players who i had the opportunity of watching play i'd chose people like Judd, Mcleod, Hird etc who have actually won the hard ball every now and then.

QL21 said:
Luckily Cousins isn't our Captain or Vice Captain then isn't it?
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Why is that if he's such a great player and leader as constantly told to me by your fans?:confused:

Kane249 said:
Well 2 things
A) techinically he was never actualyl caught drink driving as he was never breathalysed :p
B) When did Cousins get involved in a drunken fight? perhaps getting it confused with one M.Ricciutto?
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a) Well that's so much better then.
b) Dude, fight with Curr, Nightclub brawls. All Roo did was smack out Josh Carr. Surely a WCE supporter would acknowledge this as a decent and hounourable thing to do?
 

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From the main board, LOL
 
Capitalist said:
to be honest wouldn't any supporter defend one of their players ?
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Not really, I think Goody is a particularily stupid ****er ...

I mean how hard is it to read a contract and not threaten to kill journalists? How dumb do you have to be to do these things?

But my main amusement is seeing tossers like Gunnar Longshanks and QL 21 learning that burying your head in the sand generally doesn't accomplish anything.
 

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jo172 said:
Not really, I think Goody is a particularily stupid ****er ...

I mean how hard is it to read a contract and not threaten to kill journalists? How dumb do you have to be to do these things?

But my main amusement is seeing tossers like Gunnar Longshanks and QL 21 learning that burying your head in the sand generally doesn't accomplish anything.
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QL 21 is one of WC's best posters, he has been very vocal in his dissapointment of this last saga..... Gunnar has just been made to look like a fool

In fairness, most of the WC supporters have been upset by this, with the minority still defending him, i think they realise that he has stuffed up for the last time.

it's very hard for a leopard to change his spots.....
 
Blue Red and Gold said:
I have heard from a source that the Eagles do not expect him to play this season.

Massive news if it is true
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The rumour mill seems to be suggesting that it isn't just another stupid act that's caused this, it's finally realising/admitting that he may actually have a massive problem.

Again, from the sounds of it, he's pretty messed up, both physically and mentally - if the Ice rumours are true, he will be very ****ed up and will need some serious work. So yea, again, if the rumours are true, I'd almost be surprised to see him before the mid year break.

Personally, I like him and hope he comes good.

Also worries me that apparently an Adelaide Player (not sure which team) also has a pretty serious problem - not as bad, but not good.
 
There is no possibility that he could be an ice addict and still be one of the best footballers in the league. But I don't doubt that he has drinking problems, coupled with his relationship break-up and possible instances of drugs on occasion have lead to this. He needs a break from footy to sort his life out, much more important that winning AFL games.

I would prefer it if he didn't return until halfway through the season or later if things are that bad that it takes that long to resolve them.

Thankfully the club has done the right thing this time and taken the hard line which they said they were going to do.
 
How can someone receiving treatment for substance abuse not get caught in blood tests?:confused: :confused: :confused:

Cousins has a problem many from all walks of life get but an important issue I feel is being glossed over in all of this.

It was tolerated at club and AFl level.
 
Quinzate1 said:
There is no possibility that he could be an ice addict and still be one of the best footballers in the league. But I don't doubt that he has drinking problems, coupled with his relationship break-up and possible instances of drugs on occasion have lead to this. He needs a break from footy to sort his life out, much more important that winning AFL games.

I would prefer it if he didn't return until halfway through the season or later if things are that bad that it takes that long to resolve them.

Thankfully the club has done the right thing this time and taken the hard line which they said they were going to do.
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From the rumorus I've heard, it's well known in Perth's Social/Club scene that he may have enjoyed the odd inhalation of certain substances.

From the end of last season to now, is it impossible that he tried something knew and rapidly went down hill?

Again, all speculation, and I hope it's not true, Ice is a bastard of a thing.

West Coast have FINALLY taken the hard line.
 

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King Elvis said:
Again, all speculation, and I hope it's not true, Ice is a bastard of a thing.

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Ice causes unmistakable changes to your appearence when you get to having a problem with it.

It also causes a pretty bad Psychosis and also pretty bad aggression drama's.

unlikely he's got drama's with that drug.
 
Capitalist said:
to be honest wouldn't any supporter defend one of their players ?
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Ah you missed my point Cap, the first ones who defend Benny Boy would be the first ones to jump on any slight Freo mess up. Reeks of hypocrysy (and I probably spelt that wrong cause its nearly midnight and I am tired!)
 
3 points

1. i have no sympathy for cousins. he's been given a wonderful talent that has enabled him plenty or money and a remarkable career. if he wishes to destroy his life with his stupidity it's his perogative. think about all the other drug and alcohol addicts who have it worse off than him.

2. his suspension is merely lip service, designed to appease the media and AFL.
i seriously cannot see them keeping such a crucial player off the field for too long esp. given the club's tolerance of drug users.
expect him back in a month.

3. he's a bloody good player he is. to play the way he does and to inlfuence matches like he does, despite being on the drink or whatever, shows what a great player and athlete he is.
 
Stiffy_18 said:
Don't know about you guys but I was extremely impressed with Woosha on the footy show tonight.

He was sensational and answered everything honestly.

My respect for the man has grown after tonight's interview.

Well done Woosha :thumbsu:
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I couldn't agree more. He was very open and was a revelation to hear someone like him talk like he did.

But as he said admitting you have a problem is a start and that is especially important for the club as well.
 

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