Why not Cousins?

[reigning premier]

It was the second shooter.... On the grassy knoll.....

[ROK Lobster]

It was the second shooter.... On the grassy knoll.....

LHO never tested positive to drugs. Must have been a second shooter.

[jdow]

9. And if you or anyone believes that Charles positive was the result of theraputic treatment then please apply for a position as a racing steward. Some of us need that kind of belief.

Richmond deserve the little grub. He should feel right at home.

I don't think anyone bought that but if you were to look into the story a little further you would find he admits to taking the steriod it was the reason behind him taking it in the first place that I was refferring to. I understand your view point, but its your total lack of compassion for a guy like Charles that gets my goat. You will never know what a guy like that.....

[573v30]

It was the second shooter.... On the grassy knoll.....

This is about Ben Cousins, not Alan Didak.

[Cardinal]

I note some of the Tigerland fans are now starting to worry that other teams will select Cousins before they get to use their second pick. That's the type of concern I would have liked to see from Swan's members a few months ago.

Holding out for a decision frrom the AFL at 2.30.

[robamiee]

i bet those clubs have been doing some backdoor talking as to whether they should or shouldn't and i bet Ricky & or Ben have been doing the rounds..

Look at it this way..
if a club selects him it will go 2 ways, the club will be shown the risk was too risky and Ben falls from grace or he has a bumper year or 2 and every other club is left wondering...


Consdiering our membership, crowds and fan base are down, he would have been good for us from a marketing point of view as it would aqhve brought new fans to games just to see him play or at the very least increase in TV ratings for swans games...But not too be.........

5 mins to go for AFL announcement....

[Triple B]

Richmond knocked back.....one pick only.

AFL denies Richmond rookie plan...

[AnnieH]

Richmond are just drumming up publicity.

[stellation]

How did they rule the difference between Ramanauskas and Polak?

[Triple B]

How did they rule the difference between Ramanauskas and Polak?

Ramanauskas was out of contract, Polak is not.

I think Demitriou got this one right. The rules already allow for this exact thing, place a player on the long term injury list, you can elevate a rookie.

[hammo]

How did they rule the difference between Ramanauskas and Polak?

The AFL doesn't concern itself with precedents.

[Cardinal]

Apparently because there are already rules in place to deal with Pollack's situation or something.

Word is Richmond is going to have a press conference at 5.00.

[573v30]

Richmond unlikely to pick Cuz

I'm sure a more detailed article will be up soon.

[Dalai Lama]

$$$$

Coach Terry is in the know - is he still on the Swans payroll by the way?

[stellation]

Ramanauskas was out of contract, Polak is not.

I think Demitriou got this one right. The rules already allow for this exact thing, place a player on the long term injury list, you can elevate a rookie.

Not that I'm saying I disagree with the logic, but surely the long term injury list is for someone injured in the lead up to or in the course of the current season normally?

I wonder if the AFL would have allowed it if they voided his contract in some manner then signed him again?