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10,000,000 Cousins threads [Merged]
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OK I'll keep this thread at the top of page 1. ;D
Although it is the off season and it has only been about 6 weeks since Cuz joined us everyone would have to agree that things "seem" to be going the way the club would like.
* massive publicity
* increased membership
* a positive effect on the younger playing group
If things continue to go this way for the rest of the season we will be where we haven't been for a very long time.
I admit I was against him coming initially, but I changed my mind very quickly the week before we picked him up.
So far I am very glad we did.
Although it is the off season and it has only been about 6 weeks since Cuz joined us everyone would have to agree that things "seem" to be going the way the club would like.
* massive publicity
* increased membership
* a positive effect on the younger playing group
If things continue to go this way for the rest of the season we will be where we haven't been for a very long time.
I admit I was against him coming initially, but I changed my mind very quickly the week before we picked him up.
So far I am very glad we did.
Redford said:
Ben particularly has done fantastically well. He is clean, he is training and he is contributing.
Wayne is smart enough to include him and use him in the development of our midfield strategy. 4 boundary umpires will leave gaps all over the place and players who know where to get to will reap the advantage :harp.
First game in Tiger colours was very very good. Must have severely embarrassed the likes of Jordan and Ritchie with his running and chasing.
Is coming from a long way behind but has been clean for at least 3 months now.
Clearly a leader at the club already. Just a fantastic achievement in all respects.
Is coming from a long way behind but has been clean for at least 3 months now.
Clearly a leader at the club already. Just a fantastic achievement in all respects.
One thing I really did like about Cousins. TV Footage showed the Benny when the half time siren went. He made a point of finding and giving encouragement to all of our first gamers. Didn't seem to bother with the established players but made a point to find the young ones.
I liked what I saw.
I liked what I saw.
A lot of red faces in this thread :hihi
Ah well, at least we all support him no matter what our views were.
Ah well, at least we all support him no matter what our views were.
Today Ben Cousins played another great game in yellow and black. He has done all that has been asked of him on and off the ground and the time is now ripe to announce that he is a wanted player for 2011. When he signs many important signitures will follow.
:clapping :clapping :clapping
:clapping :clapping :clapping
Nah he was great..showing Jacko Cotch and Dusty where to stand and when to take off and giving encouragement to all our youngsters even when things looked bad for us... Just great footy and great leadership and I'l bet that if he signs now some big names will quickly follow.
Agree too. I wish Benny all the best in his quest to make the team in 2011 but he is just going right now. Last year once he got his body right he dominated games, this year he's ok but he is not improving. He's turned the corner on the last straight of the season but the legs have no kick.
Cuz had 10 contested possessions today same as Cotchins and Collins.
Cuz also had 21 disposals with an effective rate of 76%.
Sure he may not be as fast but hes using footy smarts, competing and marshalling the troops out there.
On current form theres no reason why he shouldnt sign on for another year.
Cuz also had 21 disposals with an effective rate of 76%.
Sure he may not be as fast but hes using footy smarts, competing and marshalling the troops out there.
On current form theres no reason why he shouldnt sign on for another year.
I really wish he'd kick it more, unless it is a directive from the coaching staff that he should look for the handball before the kick. I think either way Cuz has redeemed himself 100 times over while also contributing to our greater good. Would love to see him playing next year for all the right reasons ie: form, his leadership is great onfield but this can't be the only reason we sign him up as our young group have grown and will have to learn to stand on their own 2 feet (so to speak), in the end 2011 would be his last year and would hate to see him play a hand full of games and bow out like Richo.
Tigers of Old said:
Tigers of Old said:
Tigers of Old said:
ToO you have never truly liked the idea of an exjunkie playing in the Yellow and Black and you have been against Cousins coming to Tigerland.
Today when the game was there to be won - Cousins burst through a pack of players scrummaging for the ball - picked up that ball deftly handpassed it to Newman who drilled it lace our to Jack. Goal to the Tigers. We only won by 4 points so that goal was pretty significant.
Cousins further marshalled the troops and put his body on the line numerous times to shephard and protect his team mates.
And the scene at the end of the game where Cousins who could barely raise a trot because he had given his all, jogged up to Delidio and the two embraced in a victory hug - you could tell that Delidio and his fellow young players have so much respect for their on-field mentor.
And you could tell he was rapt with the way his young team mates stood up and played today.
Ben Cousins has been and if he continues next year will continue to be very good for this RFC team. And thats a fact.............
