BEN COUSINS [merged]

[Infamy]

I find it hard to believe that this rule is going to make the difference.

Could just be a scapegoat

[Smokey]

I find it hard to believe that this rule is going to make the difference.

Could just be a scapegoat

Yep, a handy excuse to hide behind if they decide not to keep him.

[one-eyed]

Cap could influence draft decisions
richmondfc.com.au
By Jason Phelan
Thu 29 July, 2010

RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick says the playing future of Ben Cousins could hinge on the implementation of an interchange cap, and has urged the AFL to make a quick decision on the issue.

Carlton coach Brett Ratten spoke of his reservations about the effects of such a cap on the longevity of players on Wednesday and Hardwick agreed it could influence the types of players the Club picks in future drafts.

“It may be that it’s something we’ll have to weigh up and that’s why we’d like to know earlier rather than later,” Hardwick said from Victoria Park on Thursday.

“Obviously it affects your recruiting of players, so I just think we want to be informed. We want to know pretty much now what’s going happen for next year.

“I think what we’ve had with four interchange players is it’s allowed you to play guys a little bit older but the speed of the game can also take that away.

“From our point of view, the important thing is we need to know early so we can plan.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/99222/default.aspx

[Mr Magic]

Could be reading between the lines but this quote from Dimma today makes me think that it won't matter either way.

“I think what we’ve had with four interchange players is it’s allowed you to play guys a little bit older but the speed of the game can also take that away.

[one-eyed]

Hardwick on Cuz's game today....


Veteran midfielder Ben Cousins continued his mid-season form surge, to be one of the Tigers' best against the Crows, his third impressive game since the sleeping pill drama that cost him a spot in round 15.

But Hardwick said Cousins' future beyond this season remained undecided.

"Ben to his credit is playing some really good football and it is fantastic to see him up and going," Hardwick said.

"He is infectious when he is lively and the guys enjoy playing with him and he has had another great game. We will make a list management decision at the end of the year."

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/vickery-to-help-jack-in-attack-20100801-1118p.html

[WilliamPowell]

I will repeat what i have said many times

Retire him at your peril Tigers - we need him, those kids need him

[Ox]

ironic how delisting Ben would be seen as the biggest mistake of the new admin by supporters and his team mates.

Hardwick is being pathetic in his answers regarding the situation.

Clearly there is no sense of urgency to lett been know he is at least pleasing the heirachy woth his performances and attitiude.

If Cuz is fired it will be for all the wrong,BS reasons.

He is soooo responsible for the improvement in our midfield and is their spiritual leader.

Was our best today.

Go suck an ars Hardwick !!

[jackstar is back again]

off field issues might be the telling thing

[Chuck17]

I don't mind the message that you are retained based on merit, no more free rides just cause you are a tiger champion

Or in other word keep em lean keep em keen or something like that

[tony_montana]

I will repeat what i have said many times

Retire him at your peril Tigers - we need him, those kids need him

watching the replay I loved the way he was in martins ear when they were walking the boundary line after martin kicked the sealer, this bloke is a massive influence

[Ox]

off field issues might be the telling thing

More like individuality.

WGAF what he does so long as he doesn't get caught     

and he wont.

Champion.

What will that cork sucker Hutchi do without ben stories to jack off over?

[Smokey]

watching the replay I loved the way he was in martins ear when they were walking the boundary line after martin kicked the sealer, this bloke is a massive influence

Saw and thought the exact same thing TM.  That few seconds of vision just screamed master and apprentice and I loved it - for both the animated way Cousins was talking and the intent way Martin was taking it in.  They way Cuz is travelling at the moment it will need to be a very strong case to justify letting him go at years end.

[yellowandback]

ironic how delisting Ben would be seen as the biggest mistake of the new admin by supporters and his team mates.

Hardwick is being pathetic in his answers regarding the situation.

Clearly there is no sense of urgency to lett been know he is at least pleasing the heirachy woth his performances and attitiude.

If Cuz is fired it will be for all the wrong,BS reasons.

He is soooo responsible for the improvement in our midfield and is their spiritual leader.

Was our best today

Go suck an ars Hardwick !!

why should hardwick bow to the pressure of the media?
Why is it so urgent?
How ridiculous to expect Hardwick to make a commitment to Cuz or any player at an end of match presser?
The days of individual before club are over sunshine.

[Ox]

thanks dikwad 

[Smokey]

Coaches votes this week would suggest we supporters don't see the same things that the coaches look for:

Richmond v Adelaide
8 Shane Tuck (Rich)
5 Chris Newman (Rich)
4 Brett Deledio (Rich)
4 Ben Rutten (Adel)
3 Michael Doughty (Adel)
2 Scott Thompson (Adel)
2 Shane Edwards (Rich)
1 Daniel Jackson (Rich)
1 Dustin Martin (Rich)

Not a vote for Cuz!