Cuz on The Couch tonight

[Smokey]

Thanks Daniel, any news on our kick ins? Jackstar was making alot of noise about it.

They spent about 60 seconds on it, showed a couple of clips and said nothing that hadn't been said before.  Didn't say very much at all about really, no big deal was made, just highlighted a shortcoming in our game.  A huge non-event given we were all warned about it beforehand!!   

[Ox]

Great read Smokey

[jackstar is back again]

Thanks Daniel, any news on our kick ins? Jackstar was making alot of noise about it.

There was actualy.
They showed footage of probably 4 kick ins
BT and Gerard agreed that there was a serious issue there.
They also highlighted the basically "'non contests as they said "' in Ruck contests and showed 5 instances.
Didnt look great for Vickery

[jackstar is back again]

Thanks Daniel, any news on our kick ins? Jackstar was making alot of noise about it.

They spent about 60 seconds on it, showed a couple of clips and said nothing that hadn't been said before.  Didn't say very much at all about really, no big deal was made, just highlighted a shortcoming in our game.  A huge non-event given we were all warned about it beforehand!!   

A huge non event hey.
BT says big issue, you say non event.

[TigerLand]

Superb interview.

Completely 2nd everything smokey has said. I interpreted everything the same, so his answers where clear with no grey areas and were perfect. Glad yo picked up Mikes face smoke when Cousins said "why dont you try it?". Classic.

Growing up in a generation flooded with recreational drugs, Ben was spot on about the media going the man (Cousins) and not the ball. Would be a different story if a Brad Johnson had a drug addiction.

A week is a long time in football, and would be surprised if anyone still thought that Cousins should be forced to retire at the end of the year, let alone at the half way point.

If Ben's body suggests he can go around and is keen to then he will. For anyone that doubts that just had to look at the fact Simmonds got another year.

Hope his body holds up, we're still with ya Benny.
 

[TigerLand]

Thanks Daniel, any news on our kick ins? Jackstar was making alot of noise about it.

There was actualy.
They showed footage of probably 4 kick ins
BT and Gerard agreed that there was a serious issue there.
They also highlighted the basically "'non contests as they said "' in Ruck contests and showed 5 instances.
Didnt look great for Vickery

Lol literally looking at it as I was reading this.

The labelled it "basic" issues. Not serious, cause the skill of kick ins are basic.
The ruck stuff was more highlighting the good work by the Crows at stoppages and showed instances with taps to advantage to an unmarked Crow. Its a stoppage issue as a whole. They highlighted there was no man inbetween the ruck contest and crow players to help out Vickory since he was losing so much.

[TigerTimeII]

we only gave away one goal from kick ins, so i guess it cant be that bad, was much worse last 3  years

[Infamy]

Ever since his interview on the Footy Show prior to the national draft where he was arrogant and smug, he really has been a changed man. He either has turned his life around substantially, or needs to win an Oscar for brilliant acting. He seems really genuine on Nova as well. Glad to see it said publically that recreational drug use is detrimental to performance, not performance enhancing. I posted that repeatedly yet some, just like Mike, seem to think otherwise for some reason.

Glad to have him around and hope he can stick around in a coaching capacity. He'd be a far better midfield coach than Campbell.

[Tigeritis™©®]

thanks to all for the info.

[Mr Magic]

Big media career post football.

[WA Tiger]

Big media career post football.

Yeah could very well be, just hope he doesn't end up doing a Carey, I would love to see him stay at the club as an assistant though.

[TigerLand]

Ever since his interview on the Footy Show prior to the national draft where he was arrogant and smug, he really has been a changed man. He either has turned his life around substantially, or needs to win an Oscar for brilliant acting. He seems really genuine on Nova as well. Glad to see it said publically that recreational drug use is detrimental to performance, not performance enhancing. I posted that repeatedly yet some, just like Mike, seem to think otherwise for some reason.

Glad to have him around and hope he can stick around in a coaching capacity. He'd be a far better midfield coach than Campbell.

100% agree.

I cant believe anyone has ever believed recreational drugs can improve performance lol. Staggered Mike had to ask the question. Ben couldn't believe it either, hence the joke, seriously you should try them and see for yourself lol.

He's great on Nova. And would have to be an upgrade from Campbell.

Something I cant believe has never been brought up. Ben is dating a woman with 2 kids, by all reports going well. Says alot about a guy to start a relationship with a single mum of 2 kids. I certainly wouldn't be big enough to take on that type of baggage. Interesting that no media has ever mentioned or tried to make a feel good story about that. Yet they'll live in bins to get a photo of him with his shirt off lol. Go figure.

[TigerLand]

Big media career post football.

I have a feeling he'll stick around and give as much as he can, he really does want to give back to the club in some way.

[Mr Magic]

I would love to see him stay at the club as an assistant though.

Not so sure about that option. The circus surrounding him likely won't go away for a while especially with books, docos affot etc..
I don't expect this interview to end the intrusion either and find it all a little ironic really.

Anyways he has the rest of the year to decide his fate.
His football would need to lift substantially from output to date this year to hold his place on the list in 2010 IMO.
Hope he gets back to last years form soon enough.

[WA Tiger]

I would love to see him stay at the club as an assistant though.

Not so sure about that option. The circus surrounding him likely won't go away for a while especially with books, docos affot etc..
I don't expect this interview to end the intrusion either and find it all a little ironic really.

Anyways he has the rest of the year to decide his fate.
His football would need to lift substantially from output to date this year to hold his place on the list in 2010 IMO.
Hope he gets back to last years form soon enough.

I do hope he continues on next year if he can, I still believe he would be good as a midfield coach helping out the youngsters. Benny Gail didn't seem too concerned about his doco and I don't think the players are too concerned either. I think they would love him to stay and mentor them for a while longer.