Cousins trains lightly ahead of comeback
May 8, 2009 - 11:17AM
Ben Cousins has trained lightly ahead of his AFL return for Richmond, with coach Terry Wallace declaring him "100 per cent and fighting fit" to play Brisbane at the MCG on Saturday.
Cousins trained for only part of a short session on Friday, doing some light running before leaving the field to consult with club medical staff.
The Tigers' much-vaunted signing has played just once for his new side in the home and away season - his troublesome hamstring giving way during their heavy round one loss to Carlton in March.
But he starred in a reserves hitout last weekend to earn a call-up for the Tigers' clash with Brisbane.
Cousins, forward Nathan Brown and ruckman Troy Simmonds have all been recalled for the match.
Wallace said Brown, who had a groin problem, was also ready to play as was Simmonds, who had been dropped to the reserves to find form after a poor start to the season.
"All three are 100 per cent and fighting fit. They'll have a little bit of a runaround this morning and we'll go in with the medical staff and make sure we tick them off," Wallace said on Friday.
Richmond have won just once this season, while the Lions have a 3-3 win-loss record and are coming off a solid victory over Essendon at the Gabba last weekend.
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