Ben Cousins - He's back (now at Richmond) [Merged Threads]

Didcos435 · Post by **Didcos435** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:57 am

The Prototype wrote:Another rumour I have heard, which has come from Crackers Keenan last night...apparently Cousins does want to be a Magpie, and was going to announce it, but supposedly the AFL told him if he did announce it Saturday he would not have gotten registered.

Apparently Seven wanted the exclusive but they didn't get jack, I'm not sure where it was said I was told this morning it was on last night apparently.

Crackers is close to a fair few Collingwood people.

nulla · Post by **nulla** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:11 am

Bens manager announced the night before the interview that Ben could not state his preferred club as it would be against trade guidelines and that it could jeopordise his comeback.

Ben wisely avoided answering such questions

found the article

According to this article

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/spo...-19742,00.html

His manager Ricky Nixon yesterday confirmed Cousins had sought permission from the AFL to play again, but at which club was yet to be determined.
"He needs to demonstrate to the AFL that he is in a fit state of mind, that he is healthy enough to be eligible to be drafted," Nixon said.
"So I don't think he will be announcing anything tomorrow on Channel 7.
"It would be prejudicial to the draft."

Alec. J. Hidell · Post by **Alec. J. Hidell** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:25 am

Collingwood getting cold feet?????

Podpicken · Post by **Podpicken** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:47 am

hmmm, sounds like Pies could well be going cold on Cousins. From my source (let's say connected to pointy end of the ship) it seems we're questioning whether he's too much of risk. Saints may well be the frontrunners at this stage afterall.

DaVe86 · Post by **DaVe86** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:50 am

I can really see us passing up on Cousins actually.

If we are seriously looking to the draft and looking towards 2011, then Cousins does not fit in the plans.

If however we feel we can snare a few players in trade week that strengthen our list, then Cousins really adds grunt.

Perhaps our success at trade week will determine whether we go for Cousins or rebuild.

I still think Cousins would be beneficial solely as an example to the kids about what hard running is.

Post by **swooper** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:53 am

mmmmm., seem to recall this time last year Judd was definitely, absolutely coming to Collingwood.

I prefer to just wait and see rather than speculate.

Podpicken · Post by **Podpicken** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:59 am

Yep, you're right Swoop. I was convinced a week or so back, but now I'm not so sure. But Dave could be right, it just may be a case of seeing what unfolds this week before we 100 percent make a decision on Cousins

Kingswood · Post by **Kingswood** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:11 am

i mean, we wont find out until december... right??!

its gonna be torture!!

~Madness~ · Post by **~Madness~** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:37 am

I was certain we'd get him a little while ago. I am now like the rest, feeling like he's another that's "missed by that much".

I will be really peeved if we don't get him. FFS, it's not like we don't need a genuine midfielder is it?

If we don't pick him up, we will be looking at him getting 30 odd touches a game with someone else. Oh well! Such is Life!

Podpicken · Post by **Podpicken** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:39 am

Not over yet, Madness. Just don't put your house on it, that's all. From all accounts at least he wants us. It's just whether we want him, so it's halfway home.

~Madness~ · Post by **~Madness~** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:53 am

Podpicken wrote:Not over yet, Madness. Just don't put your house on it, that's all. From all accounts at least he wants us. It's just whether we want him, so it's halfway home.

Well fingers crossed podsta! Fingers crossed!

FLAGPIES · Post by **FLAGPIES** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:41 am

Its a real pitty i thought that Ben would have been of real value for 3 years.
He is exactly the type of player our mid field needs.
Will be gutted if he goes to the saints or swans and does well.

Podpicken · Post by **Podpicken** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:42 am

Flagpies, it's not over till the fat lady sings, buddy.

mattdally · Post by **mattdally** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:44 am

has he stated he is not coming to us?
why doesnt everyone calm down. he still needs to be registered with the afl.

when that process has finished, then we will have a better idea of where cousins will end up.

i am not sweating on it, as there is no point until the afl deems him fit to continue his career.

everyone should just relax a bit!!

Didcos435 · Post by **Didcos435** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:31 pm

I'd expect Collingwood to pay their cards close to their chest until re-registered.

Let all the rumor and innuendo and Patrick Smith's of the world make shit up until then.

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Ben Cousins - He's back (now at Richmond) [Merged Threads]