Ben Cousins shows up at Junction Oval

[H_T 3,043]

ben cousins.. wot a crock of [censored] , the only reason he was at the junction oval was to tell us our training facilities are sub standard before he signs on with carlton.

too many dipshits peddling rubbish, thats why.

Yes, definitely...see the above post I quoted...you're spot on there kramer!

[Sir Why You Little 36,991]

I think you should send them one of these wristbands YM.

HaHa That is a total pisser!!! Off to visit Neville-"Who says crime doesn't pay, This place is nice"

[45HG 1,539]

Saints are set to sign Cousins

At least he'll fit in in St. Kilda

[e25 5]

Saints are set to sign Cousins

At least he'll fit in in St. Kilda

Further cementing St. Kilda's reputation as a retirement home for rejects / outcasts / has-beens of the AFL...

How's the list of recruits over the last few years?

Schneider

Dempster

King

C. Gardiner

M. Gardiner

Ray

Birss

Fiora

terrible... just terrible

[mo64 5,853]

Further cementing St. Kilda's reputation as a retirement home for rejects / outcasts / has-beens of the AFL...

How's the list of recruits over the last few years?

Schneider

Dempster

King

C. Gardiner

M. Gardiner

Ray

Birss

Fiora

terrible... just terrible

Top 4 finish this year.....How terrible!!!!!!!!!!!

[Roost It 1,434]

Top 4 finish this year.....How terrible!!!!!!!!!!!

Top 4 yes, but miles away from what we're all chasing. Their constant topping up is putting them closer and closer to the eventual disaster that our season was.

[Sir Why You Little 36,991]

Saints blew a huge chance in 04 and are patching up cracks since then. Putting Cousins back with Gardiner-Interesting mix!!

[e25 5]

Top 4 yes, but miles away from what we're all chasing. Their constant topping up is putting them closer and closer to the eventual disaster that our season was.

yeah, the imminent collapse is what i was getting at...

but yeah, it is still hard to argue with top 4.

slight oversight on my part.

[Guest Sid Vicious]

Dear members,

In response to the many emails and letters I’ve received from members and supporters regarding whether the Collingwood Football Club plans to recruit Ben Cousins, I would like to clarify the club’s position.

As you would be aware Collingwood has a very clear recruiting strategy to invest in the development of young talent which has been in place for a number of years. While the club will always explore specific opportunities to bring in experienced players to bolster the team, our overriding preference is to recruit youthful talent that will be with the club for the next 10 years.

As highlighted during the recent trade period we evaluated all the potential trade options but refused to compromise our early draft picks, and as a result we will have four picks inside the top 50 (11, 29, 45, 46) in the upcoming AFL draft.

We believe these players along with our existing crop of young stars will form the basis of our next premiership team. For this reason, Ben Cousins is not part of our considerations and draft plans in preparation for the 2009 season and beyond.

Gary Pert

Collingwood Football Club CEO

The four picks inside the top 50 include 45 and 46!

This guy's a genius of a spin doctor.