Comments on: The ups and downs of Ben

By: Leigh Josey

Leigh Josey — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:20:13 +0000

Richmond just recruited Cousin in the pres-season draft.

The circus continues.

Blues vs Tigers Round One 2009.

Judd v Cousins.

Wow!

By: North Port

North Port — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:20:06 +0000

Just in: Cousins now at Richmond.

Good read Scott.. now its up to Ben to stay clean and injury free.

By: Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:02:33 +0000

Richmond’s request for permission to place Graham Polak on its rookie list has been refused by the AFL.

Bad news for Ben.

By: spazzypc

spazzypc — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:47:42 +0000

I’d like to know on what basis other clubs have rejected him. I know some have given public reasons, but i’d like to know the internal goings on when this subject was brought up by the 16 clubs.

Good luck to him and whoever picks him up. I hope he does well.

By: Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:35:05 +0000

Former Richmond player and successful restaurateur, Frank Dimattina, has provided a financial incentive for the Tiger’s to recruit Cousins. He will reportedly sponsor the club, for $300,000, should they draft Cousins tomorrow.

If the decision about Polak’s status goes against the Tigers today, I wonder if Dimattina’s money will be enough to change the club’s mind about selecting a young player to fill the remaining spot on their list.