BEN COUSINS [merged]

[one-eyed]

Tigers wary of Ben Cousins' eagerness
Rebecca Williams | Herald-Sun | January 15, 2009

RICHMOND says it is having to "pull the reins" on star recruit Ben Cousins to ensure he does not push himself too hard on the training track......

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24914540-19742,00.html

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Tigers are purring over Cousins' progress
Martin Boulton | The Age | January 15, 2009

BEN Cousins may play in the NAB Cup, but the former Eagles star is not expected to play in the opening round of the pre-season competition......

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/tigers-are-purring-over-cousins/2009/01/14/1231608796092.html

[wayne]

We've essentially gotten a 'playing' midfield coach in Cousins.

This is the guy that tutored Judd and Kerr.

We should keep him on as a midfield coach after his career ends.

[Gracie]

We've essentially gotten a 'playing' midfield coach in Cousins.

This is the guy that tutored Judd and Kerr.

We should keep him on as a midfield coach after his career ends.

So you are saying goodbye to Wayne (Campbell) then Wayne???

[wayne]

We've essentially gotten a 'playing' midfield coach in Cousins.

This is the guy that tutored Judd and Kerr.

We should keep him on as a midfield coach after his career ends.

So you are saying goodbye to Wayne (Campbell) then Wayne???

He might have another role by then 

[mightytiges]

We've essentially gotten a 'playing' midfield coach in Cousins.

This is the guy that tutored Judd and Kerr.

We should keep him on as a midfield coach after his career ends.

So you are saying goodbye to Wayne (Campbell) then Wayne???

He might have another role by then 

You'll start Jack off already saying things like that  .

[DallasCrane]

You'll start Jack off already saying things like that  .

I don't think wayne was that excited about it MT!

Oh, you meant Jackstar, hehe 

[mightytiges]

You'll start Jack off already saying things like that  .

I don't think wayne was that excited about it MT!

Oh, you meant Jackstar, hehe 

Another reason to get Cuz. It takes the media's attention away from Plough being in his final year of his contract.

[wayne]

Judd looking forward to playing against Cousins

ANTICIPATION ahead of the round one clash between Carlton and Richmond continues to grow with Blues' skipper Chris Judd revealing he has chatted to his old teammate Ben Cousins about their opening round square-off.

"I've spoken to him and I'm rapt to see him get another go, but I haven't caught up with him yet," Judd said immediately after a training session at Visy Park on Friday.

"I'm looking forward to [round one]. He's a great player and he's a player I've never played against so it's another challenge and something I haven't experienced before.

"We're both looking forward to it and hopefully he has a good year."

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http://afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=71316

[Ox]

another comprehensive piece of jouralism.

[mightytiges]

Even if Cuz plays round 1 I see him playing more on a HFF rather than the midfield initially so Judd will have to put up with Jacko. Better for us to have Cuz taking it cautiously on his body to begin with and then if he gets through that he can crank it up more in the second half of the year and have longer spells in the midfield when we need to be in the top 8 and hitting our straps.

[Fishfinger]

Even if Cuz plays round 1 I see him playing more on a HFF rather than the midfield initially.....

So, Judd on the HBF. Sounds good to me. 
Shove Ben in the FP to get Judd further away from the middle.

[one-eyed]

Matt Hornsby said today Ben is on schedule and right where we wanted him at this stage. He had another great training session this morning. Cuz knows his body so Hornsby said it's been a pretty easy job for him as Ben, like Kane Johnson, understand their body and know what they need to do. We'll intergrate Ben into full training over the next week and a half. By February he'll be doing everything with the main squad.

[Stripes]

Great news about Ben. I thought he would understand how to best train given it it is what he is famous for. Just needs to teach Cotchin the same things so he doesn't keep injurying himself before the season even begins! 

I agree with you MT about Cousins likely starting position for game one. HFF will suit his style and take the heat off him at the start until he finds his way once more.

Stripes

[mightytiges]

One month down since we drafted Cuz and so far so good for him on all fronts. The next month is just as crucial as that's when he'll be getting back into full contact footy and his body will be fully tested in terms of hopefully avoiding any soft tissue injuries or injuries full stop  .

[camboon]

Been great so far, lets hope he enjoys the new club more than the old life in the future because its a win win win to date!!!!!!!

I agree with the forward flank rotating from the bench to the wing and pinch hitting in the midle, mate can you picture it.

Just hope they get the body right. Also hope Andy Collins (as well as the other kids) learns  some tricks on getting the ball more often from him.