Richmond Tigers cautious on Cousins (Herald-Sun)

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Richmond Tigers cautious on Cousins

    * AAP
    * From: AAP
    * April 05, 2010 11:19AM


RICHMOND are unsure whether Ben Cousins will be rushed back from injury against Sydney next weekend.

The Tigers midfielder missed his side's 72-point pasting by the Western Bulldogs on Sunday with knee soreness.

It came after a pre-season interrupted by two stints in hospital with a mystery stomach complaint, as well as a below-par season opener against Carlton the previous week.

Coach Damien Hardwick was non-committal on whether Cousins would make the trip to the SCG, wanting the 32-year-old to train fully this week before he gets the green light.

"He's a possibility. He's got to get through training and we'll see how he goes from there," Hardwick said.

Important midfielder Nathan Foley is also some chance of making his return from a long-standing ankle problem in the VFL reserves next weekend.

Foley has not played since midway through last season when he injured his ankle, and a flare-up of the injury forced further surgery during the pre-season.

But the Tigers vice-captain is nearing a comeback, though Hardwick is wary about rushing him back after his long absence.

"We're not putting a timeline on Nathan - when he's ready he's ready," Hardwick said.

"He's an important player for us. We've got to monitor his training and when he's available and ready to play we go from there."

Hardwick spent the entire match against the Bulldogs coaching from the sidelines rather than the customary coaches' box.

It's a tactic the rookie coach hasn't ruled out using again as he gets to know his players and attempts to have a more direct influence in matches than via chats on the phone from on high.

"For our young players you're able to coach them better - give them direct feedback," Hardwick said,.

"You can actually empower the guys a bit better - send them back on with some instructions."

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[jackstar is back again]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

[Danog]

There are things we don't need to know Jack.  For all you know, Hutchy and Caro regularly browse OER.  Don't give them ammo.

[WilliamPowell]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

So are you saying every single person at the club is lying then about Cousins?

Because that's what you are implying

[jackstar is back again]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

So are you saying every single person at the club is lying then about Cousins?

Because that's what you are implying

As i said, his knee if fine

[bojangles17]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

he actually has tendonitus, symtpomatic of a 32yo knee of an elite athlete, he's a week to week proposition, stop the BS

[jackstar is back again]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

he actually has tendonitus, symtpomatic of a 32yo knee of an elite athlete, he's a week to week proposition, stop the BS

wrong

[FNM]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

he actually has tendonitus, symtpomatic of a 32yo knee of an elite athlete, he's a week to week proposition, stop the BS

wrong

You're such a troublemaker for this club

[yellowandback]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

he actually has tendonitus, symtpomatic of a 32yo knee of an elite athlete, he's a week to week proposition, stop the BS

 
Tell you what jackster, you tell the forum what the real problem is and I will ask a good mate of his.


wrong

[jackstar is back again]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

he actually has tendonitus, symtpomatic of a 32yo knee of an elite athlete, he's a week to week proposition, stop the BS

wrong

You're such a troublemaker for this club

why ? everyone in melbourne knows he hasnt got a crook knee.
only you nuffers here beleive in fairies .

[FNM]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

he actually has tendonitus, symtpomatic of a 32yo knee of an elite athlete, he's a week to week proposition, stop the BS

wrong

You're such a troublemaker for this club

why ? everyone in melbourne knows he hasnt got a crook knee.
only you nuffers here beleive in fairies .

It's got nothing to do with whether we think he's got an injury or not and you know it

[yellowandback]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

he actually has tendonitus, symtpomatic of a 32yo knee of an elite athlete, he's a week to week proposition, stop the BS


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wrong

You're such a troublemaker for this club

why ? everyone in melbourne knows he hasnt got a crook knee.
only you nuffers here beleive in fairies .

So tell the forum you gutless pr1ck and I'll print it out and give it to a close mate of his.

[blaisee]

Ahhh Cousins got through training last week,
I wish the club would come clean on this
Nothing wrong with his knee

he actually has tendonitus, symtpomatic of a 32yo knee of an elite athlete, he's a week to week proposition, stop the BS

wrong

You're such a troublemaker for this club

why ? everyone in melbourne knows he hasnt got a crook knee.
only you nuffers here beleive in fairies .

yea but you reckon that carrazzo is a topliner, i guess that makes us all even

[TigerLand]

He has something wrong with his knee, has been seen limping round the club.

[jackstar is back again]

Carazzo won a B&F