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10,000,000 Cousins threads [Merged]
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Re: Ben Cousins in trouble again
Very suprised to hear that he will be off site, just thought to get the best help be an inpatient.
mj72 said:
Very suprised to hear that he will be off site, just thought to get the best help be an inpatient.
Re: Ben Cousins in trouble again
From my understanding there is little chance that a pschological addiction to amphetamines as distinct from a physical addiction, can be disposed of in such a short time. And if I were his father/ mother I would be especially concerned about the idea that he will be returning to a non residential facility.
Querry also whether the reported A$60,000 spent by West Coast has already been gobbled up or whether this is an 'early departure' decision that has been made by Ben.
I also would like to think he still doesn't have a serious problem but I am afraid we could both be wrong. A decision that he is ready to leave after what 4 weeks sounds very much like a 'Brittany' to me.mj72 said:
From my understanding there is little chance that a pschological addiction to amphetamines as distinct from a physical addiction, can be disposed of in such a short time. And if I were his father/ mother I would be especially concerned about the idea that he will be returning to a non residential facility.
Querry also whether the reported A$60,000 spent by West Coast has already been gobbled up or whether this is an 'early departure' decision that has been made by Ben.
Re: Ben Cousins in trouble again
Still amazed that the AFL will provide assistance to the Weagle for the $60,000 that forked out for Cousins treatment.
Surely Cousins should have footed the bill in this instance.
momentai said:
Still amazed that the AFL will provide assistance to the Weagle for the $60,000 that forked out for Cousins treatment.
Surely Cousins should have footed the bill in this instance.
Re: Ben Cousins in trouble again
Can't see why West Coast footed the bill,just show the players run the show over there.Tigers of Old said:momentai said:
Still amazed that the AFL will provide assistance to the Weagle for the $60,000 that forked out for Cousins treatment.
Surely Cousins should have footed the bill in this instance.
Re: Ben Cousins in trouble again
A bloke with an admitted/acknowledged addiction is not found by the AFL's 'most stringent' drug policy. Almost laughable in isolation. That said player has rehab paid for by club and/or AFL even more laughable.
Returns against all evidence and advice that addiction could not have been overcome in such a short time.
No wonder the Eagles do what they want, the AFL pander to it.
A bloke with an admitted/acknowledged addiction is not found by the AFL's 'most stringent' drug policy. Almost laughable in isolation. That said player has rehab paid for by club and/or AFL even more laughable.
Returns against all evidence and advice that addiction could not have been overcome in such a short time.
No wonder the Eagles do what they want, the AFL pander to it.
Re: Ben Cousins in trouble again
Amphetamines are out of your system and undetectable in urine tests after 48 hours. A player just needs to leave his phone turned off for a couple of days after going out and he doesn't need to worry about it.jb03 said:
Re: Cousins Story Sold to Nine
If it's true and the money doesn't go to a charity it's a total disgrace. This man has taken illegal drugs, dishonoured his club (which I admit takes some doing when you're a West Coast Eagle) and generally conducted himself of late as an irresponsible buffoon. You should not be rewarded for breaking the law and carrying on as he has done. It's a terrible message to the general community and frankly he just doesn't deserve it.
tigersforever06 said:
If it's true and the money doesn't go to a charity it's a total disgrace. This man has taken illegal drugs, dishonoured his club (which I admit takes some doing when you're a West Coast Eagle) and generally conducted himself of late as an irresponsible buffoon. You should not be rewarded for breaking the law and carrying on as he has done. It's a terrible message to the general community and frankly he just doesn't deserve it.
Re: Cousins Story Sold to Nine
It couldn't possibly be true. After all the bad PR the club has had over the past few months they wouldn't be this stupid...........you would think.
Edit - Anyway, I'm sure the money is going to charity..........if it wasn't before it will be now.
It couldn't possibly be true. After all the bad PR the club has had over the past few months they wouldn't be this stupid...........you would think.
Edit - Anyway, I'm sure the money is going to charity..........if it wasn't before it will be now.
Re: Cousins Story Sold to Nine
If that money doesn't go to charity, the proverbial manure will hit the proverbial air conditioning.
Not only did Cousins get the AFL to foot the bill for his trip to LA, he's making money off Channel Eddie for his story? Couldn't happen.
If that money doesn't go to charity, the proverbial manure will hit the proverbial air conditioning.
Not only did Cousins get the AFL to foot the bill for his trip to LA, he's making money off Channel Eddie for his story? Couldn't happen.
Re: Cousins Story Sold to Nine
Cousins did not get the AFL to foot the bill for his trip, it was just not included in the Eagles salary cap total payer payments. I would hope that any medical treatments to our players, esp Brown, are not included in the salary cap either.
As far as selling the story and the proceeds going to charity, who cares as long as Cousins isn't rewarded for being a druggie. It is channel Collingwood's money, if they choose to donate a hundred large to a worthwhile cause, good on them.
Cousins did not get the AFL to foot the bill for his trip, it was just not included in the Eagles salary cap total payer payments. I would hope that any medical treatments to our players, esp Brown, are not included in the salary cap either.
As far as selling the story and the proceeds going to charity, who cares as long as Cousins isn't rewarded for being a druggie. It is channel Collingwood's money, if they choose to donate a hundred large to a worthwhile cause, good on them.
Re: Cousins Story Sold to Nine
The difference is? It's still money. :spin
The AFL has taken a very soft stance on this issue to date.
As for Cousins? If indeed he is getting paid personally for the interview it is a disgrace.
Should fall under the law that prevents criminals profiting from illegal activity.
I'm still expecting the AFL to hand down a very long suspension now the the dust has settled and make a real example of Ben.
Tambling Man said:
The difference is? It's still money. :spin
The AFL has taken a very soft stance on this issue to date.
As for Cousins? If indeed he is getting paid personally for the interview it is a disgrace.
Should fall under the law that prevents criminals profiting from illegal activity.
I'm still expecting the AFL to hand down a very long suspension now the the dust has settled and make a real example of Ben.
