A.F.L. Thread II - Page 12

benchmark00 · 11-05-2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vic_orthdox

Being chased by Lavington, I hear. $35,000 and a lifetime supply of peanuts.

Plus incentives, though I don't think they'll be coming into play...

benchmark00 · 11-05-2010, 01:57 AM

Poor man's Adam Heuskes afaic.

vic_orthdox · 11-05-2010, 01:58 AM

Not as good a crossdresser, that's for sure.

benchmark00 · 11-05-2010, 02:00 AM

Hearing rumours that Adelaide are in negotiations with Stephen Paxman to get him out of retirement.

vic_orthdox · 11-05-2010, 02:02 AM

Looking to replace the loss of McLeod with youth. Currently sounding out whether Simon Tregenza, Chris McDermott or Matthew Liptak are available.

benchmark00 · 11-05-2010, 02:10 AM

Wayne 'Weed' Weidemann also said to be close to signing. Will inject plenty in the forward line.

Jono · 12-05-2010, 02:45 AM

Just saw the repeat of On The Couch, and the Ben Cousins interview.

Love that guy so much, best footy interview I have ever seen, dead set.

Fantastic questions from the panel as well

Mr Casson · 12-05-2010, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Just saw the repeat of On The Couch, and the Ben Cousins interview.

Love that guy so much, best footy interview I have ever seen, dead set.

Fantastic questions from the panel as well

Mike Sheahan is a ****.

He wouldn't be offended if he heard that though, because that's the persona he sells himself on. He wouldn't have a job if he didn't get people's blood boiling.

Jono · 12-05-2010, 03:03 AM

Cuz was awesome though!

Thought Taylor and Healy's questions were good, and Sheehan asked what people wanted to be asked to be fair to him.

Man I just wish I got more than one ****ing game of Cousins and Richo in the same team.

****.

Mr Casson · 12-05-2010, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Cuz was awesome though!

Thought Taylor and Healy's questions were good, and Sheehan asked what people wanted to be asked to be fair to him.

Man I just wish I got more than one ****ing game of Cousins and Richo in the same team.

****.

I thought it was a bit interesting the way he dodged the question about whether he would've tested positive after the infamous shaved head incident, saying, "Not with the hair I had, no."

Now, I'm a shameless Cousins apologist and I know that could mean any number of things, but I'm surprised the usual suspects haven't jumped all over him for leaving the door open like that.

I agree though, his candour is impressive considering the way the media treats him.

Jono · 12-05-2010, 03:38 AM

Personally think he was hinting at information about that coming out at a later date, i.e. he may not be allowed to talk about that whilst at Richmond.

I'm sure when he's retired and his biography/documentary video comes out we'll see a lot more of what actually happened in 2008.

pasag · 12-05-2010, 06:02 AM

WAG.

So much respect for what Richmond have done with him.

howardj · 13-05-2010, 08:16 PM

I really fear for Cousins once his career finishes (likely at the end of this season) and he doesn't have the structure and discipline of being an AFL player. I hope I am wrong, but I think his life could mirror Wayne Carey's in the few years immediately after he finished playing - drugs, alcohol and a total disregard for his own safety. Carey said in his book how lost he felt when he retired. It seems to be that the best way of staying off it is to have a sense of purpose in your life, have some goals, have something to pour your energies into. Otherwise, idle hands are the devil's tools. Right now, he has AFL. But once that's gone...who knows.

vic_orthdox · 13-05-2010, 08:55 PM

Think that he'll be employed by the Players Association in some capacity, plus some sort of coaching role. I think the AFL understands that something like that happening to Cousins would be detrimental, and they'll try and keep him under their wing to provide any help that he needs.

benchmark00 · 13-05-2010, 10:22 PM

Heard Old Carey have been in talks with him...

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benchmark00 Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vote 1 Tangy Posts: 30,098	Poor man's Adam Heuskes afaic.

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11-05-2010, 02:00 AM	#169 (permalink)
benchmark00 Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vote 1 Tangy Posts: 30,098	Hearing rumours that Adelaide are in negotiations with Stephen Paxman to get him out of retirement.

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vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,369	Looking to replace the loss of McLeod with youth. Currently sounding out whether Simon Tregenza, Chris McDermott or Matthew Liptak are available.

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benchmark00 Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vote 1 Tangy Posts: 30,098	Wayne 'Weed' Weidemann also said to be close to signing. Will inject plenty in the forward line.

12-05-2010, 02:45 AM	#172 (permalink)
Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,533	Just saw the repeat of On The Couch, and the Ben Cousins interview. Love that guy so much, best footy interview I have ever seen, dead set. Fantastic questions from the panel as well

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,533	Cuz was awesome though! Thought Taylor and Healy's questions were good, and Sheehan asked what people wanted to be asked to be fair to him. Man I just wish I got more than one **ing game of Cousins and Richo in the same team. **.

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,533	Personally think he was hinting at information about that coming out at a later date, i.e. he may not be allowed to talk about that whilst at Richmond. I'm sure when he's retired and his biography/documentary video comes out we'll see a lot more of what actually happened in 2008.

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howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,107	I really fear for Cousins once his career finishes (likely at the end of this season) and he doesn't have the structure and discipline of being an AFL player. I hope I am wrong, but I think his life could mirror Wayne Carey's in the few years immediately after he finished playing - drugs, alcohol and a total disregard for his own safety. Carey said in his book how lost he felt when he retired. It seems to be that the best way of staying off it is to have a sense of purpose in your life, have some goals, have something to pour your energies into. Otherwise, idle hands are the devil's tools. Right now, he has AFL. But once that's gone...who knows.

13-05-2010, 08:55 PM	#179 (permalink)
vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,369	Think that he'll be employed by the Players Association in some capacity, plus some sort of coaching role. I think the AFL understands that something like that happening to Cousins would be detrimental, and they'll try and keep him under their wing to provide any help that he needs.

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