BEN COUSINS [merged]

[Ox]

The LAPD won't announce if they're charging Cousins until after his AFL commission hearing on Monday.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22769051-663,00.html

How can u be charged for Binging,FFS!!!

More media crapola kiddies.

FYI,There is no law enabling LAPD to charge an individual for, "Binging"

Nothing in the pocket - Nothing to charge.

Ben could,for example,simply say his drink was spiked...which i think it probably was.

Cuzz is a very  cunning,astute character who was lived on the opther side of the law for most of his life.

They wont be charging him with anything.
Why.
Because he is adhering to the Law(s) "They" put in place.

[mightytiges]

Reckon the AFL will suspend Cousins for a year to get himself right then allow him to make another comeback on the priviso he doesn't take any legal action himself.

[one-eyed]

AFL may throw Cousins lifeline
18 November 2007   Sunday Herald Sun
Jon Ralph

THE AFL Commission could be asked to consider a compromise deal tomorrow that would see it set aside a disrepute charge on the condition Ben Cousins steps out of football for 12 months.

While his legal and support team will today scrutinise a range of approaches to his defence, the compromise is looming as their favoured approach.

It would see Cousins agree not to nominate for the pre-season draft as he continues his rehabilitation for a 2009 return.

The AFL could then avoid having to hand down a lengthy penalty, as well as circumvent any of the protracted legal action that could follow a suspension.

Full article at: http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,22776679%255E19742,00.html

[mightytiges]

The most interesting comment Miller made about Cousins today was what he didn't say. No mention at all that we wouldn't pick him up in the PSD. It was all it's up to the AFL what they decide and we would need to consult all the Club's stakeholders.

[richmondrules]

The most interesting comment Miller made about Cousins today was what he didn't say. No mention at all that we wouldn't pick him up in the PSD. It was all it's up to the AFL what they decide and we would need to consult all the Club's stakeholders.

That's an awfully wide fence he's sitting on there. I get really sick of the Miller spin accusations, but could he have said less in more words? 

[mightytiges]

Everyone is expecting a deal to be done tomorrow where Cousins agrees to go away for 12 months to cure himself before entering the draft next year. But it'll get interesting if the AFL says tomorrow he can enter this year's PSD on the priviso he doesn't play until 2009. Would any club go for that?!

[tiga]

At his age, a year out of footy would be the end of Ben Cousins IMO. Clubs would be iffy on him now let alone in a years time.

Remember the old saying..."Idle hands are the Devils tools." For me it would be this year or never.

[one-eyed]

Cousins hearing ends, no word on outcome
Article from: AAP
November 19, 2007 05:20pm

AN AFL Commission hearing that will decide the playing future of former West Coast captain Ben Cousins has ended after eight hours, but the league is yet to announce the outcome.

Cousins was charged by the AFL with bringing the game into disrepute, with his hearing before the commission starting at 9am today and ending about 5pm.

An AFL spokesman said the league's chief executive Andrew Demetriou and chairman Mike Fitzpatrick were expected to hold a press conference about 6pm (AEDT) to announce the commission's decision.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22784305-5005961,00.html

[one-eyed]

Cousins found guilty - out for 12 months.

Source 3aw

[Hellenic Tiger]

Saw the Press Conference chaired by Mike Fitzpatrick on Channel 10.
Ineligible for the draft or to be allowed to go on to a teams list pending an AFL decision in 12 months time. First pick 1 to Carlton next Judd to Carlton now we can't get Judd next thing you know we'll finish last and b/c the Roos will go to the Gold Coast they'll get priority pick ahead of us. Looks like its Guy Richards fellow Tigermites.

[mightytiges]

No surprise with the decision. Cousins' press conference went for about a minute where he finally admitted he was fighting drug addiction and then he was out of there no questions asked.

If Cousins can get his head right and keep his fitness up to current levels then the tanking issue will probably crop up again come August next year.

[Mr Magic]

Thank goodness the Circus isn't coming to Richmond in 08.

[mightytiges]

All this circus will now continue for another 12 months though. Weekly reports of what's Benny up to this week  .

SEN were saying that Cousins may have only been suspended from the AFL and not lower leagues. If that's true he could still play WAFL or VFL footy. The burgers new recruit lol. And if free agency is brought in next year Cousins could pick and choose the club he wants to join.

[WilliamPowell]

Benny in the VFL ...hmmmm....

I am sure he could afford to pay a club to allow him to play 

[one-eyed]

Confirmed on Ch 10 news that a legal loophole means Cousins is only banned from top flight footy.