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Really has been quite a humorous 24 hrs in the life of F-U. Watching the media and Victorian fans jump on a superstar bloke and player like Cousins has been very interesting to see. Its not easy being a champion like Ben Cousins and like any great they need a timeout every now and then.
Normally for clubs like St Kilda Adelaide and Bulldogs it would be a problem to see one of your older stars take a break due to your distinct lack of young talent. A team like West Coast however can afford to rest a great like Cousins and continue to win with ease. Super young talents like Matt Rosa (the future B.C) Matt Priddis (Hes won a Sandover, might do the Brownlow?) and Shannon Hurn (real no 1 draft pick of 05) will get to step into his shoes while he recharges the batteries and I just know all 3 will stake there claims as AA players this year due to there immense amount of talent.
I guess Woosha knew he had to fit these 3 in there somehow and in doing so was able to give COusins a rest to extend his career into the future. Eagles unlike Adelaide want to build up there youth before the greats go. IMO a smart move by the West Coast Eagles
Normally for clubs like St Kilda Adelaide and Bulldogs it would be a problem to see one of your older stars take a break due to your distinct lack of young talent. A team like West Coast however can afford to rest a great like Cousins and continue to win with ease. Super young talents like Matt Rosa (the future B.C) Matt Priddis (Hes won a Sandover, might do the Brownlow?) and Shannon Hurn (real no 1 draft pick of 05) will get to step into his shoes while he recharges the batteries and I just know all 3 will stake there claims as AA players this year due to there immense amount of talent.
I guess Woosha knew he had to fit these 3 in there somehow and in doing so was able to give COusins a rest to extend his career into the future. Eagles unlike Adelaide want to build up there youth before the greats go. IMO a smart move by the West Coast Eagles

