ST KILDA DECIDES NOT TO PROCEED WITH BEN COUSINS

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Post: # 677189Post joffaboy »

saint66au wrote:You know whats funny??

As you read through the last 3-4 pages..you can feel the mood lightening with every post

By tomorrow morning I reckon we will move on :-)
Because most of the hytsterics have school in the morning and have had to go to bed :wink:

Really JeffDunne probably hit the nail on the head when he surmised that there was probably compelling reasons that we really shouldn't make public.

If I was Archie or the Pres I would keep my trap shut. We have no god given right to have a full and frank explanation. Just because some wanted him at the club, live with it and move on for gods sake.


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There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
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Post: # 677191Post Armoooo »

GrumpyOne wrote:
Armoooo wrote:
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Shady wrote:gt on sen
Like I care what that washed-up has-been has got to say. The original rent-an-opinion. :roll:
Yes :twisted: :twisted:
I like where this is heading... I'll get us started...
What are you talking about you belligerent fool?!?!? GT was the greatest coach in the history of the St Kilda football club, Butterss and his group of merry men will never forget the day they made the career ruining decision to give him the flick!!
I can get Stinger to sue you for saying that. :wink:
Speaking of the man, why has he not thrown any punches in this thread... :shock: :shock:


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Post: # 677193Post chook23 »

markp wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Shady wrote:gt on sen
Like I care what that washed-up has-been has got to say. The original rent-an-opinion. :roll:
Exactly.... who gives a F***?
agree

his parting comment though

It could only happen down there.......

the way he said it though...... :twisted:


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Post: # 677194Post GrumpyOne »

fisher_fan wrote:consider my membership gone, bring on the gold coast
Don't let the door...... aww who cares about you anyway. :lol:


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Post: # 677195Post Richter »

saint66au wrote:You know whats funny??

As you read through the last 3-4 pages..you can feel the mood lightening with every post

By tomorrow morning I reckon we will move on :-)
I'm mighty disappointed too and have said so on this thread. I don't take any of it back..... but then I did look down at the thread on the tragic passing of X Clarke Snr and it did put this issue into a bit of perspective.
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Post: # 677196Post The Craw »

I wish Ben all the best, I really hope he can beat the demons within.

Brave decision by the club. Its really sorts out who you would like in the trenches with you when the heat is on.

Don't agree with it, but hey I am saints supporter, I used to disappointment.

I will suck it in, plough on.... at the end of the day I love the saints.


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Post: # 677197Post Legendary »

If Lyon had wanted him that badly, he would have got him.

Comfortable with the decision knowing the club undertook such an extensive process and that the people involved are not stupid.


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Post: # 677200Post markp »

:idea: What if this is a cunning plan to put the Lions off, and we grab him with our last pick? :wink:


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Armoooo wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Armoooo wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Shady wrote:gt on sen
Like I care what that washed-up has-been has got to say. The original rent-an-opinion. :roll:
Yes :twisted: :twisted:
I like where this is heading... I'll get us started...
What are you talking about you belligerent fool?!?!? GT was the greatest coach in the history of the St Kilda football club, Butterss and his group of merry men will never forget the day they made the career ruining decision to give him the flick!!
I can get Stinger to sue you for saying that. :wink:
Speaking of the man, why has he not thrown any punches in this thread... :shock: :shock:
Nigh-Nigh time for Sting.

He'll be coming in steaming off the long run in the morning.


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Post: # 677202Post joffaboy »

GrumpyOne wrote:
fisher_fan wrote:consider my membership gone, bring on the gold coast
Don't let the door...... aww who cares about you anyway. :lol:
Oh no wait until GC17 dont pick the right players - he will tear up that membership as well :D

Hmmmm - do they support the club or their ego's and selfishness???


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There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
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what about his best mate getting arrested for alleged possession and to deal etc etc

hmmmmmm???


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Post: # 677206Post Devilhead »

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He DESERVES the chance.
The drug testers also deserved the chance to be able to drug test him properly

I find it hard to believe that he didn't fully understand the consequences of cutting his hair and waxing his body when it came to being drug tested

He knew exactly what he was doing!!!

It was a rock hard upwardly mobile middle finger to the AFL and drug testers even if he was clean

Not the type of attitude we really want around the club - don't you think??


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Post: # 677207Post CeilidhSaint »

Hats off to the board for making a thorough, rational decision and not just bowing to the playing group, ex-players or anyone outside the club.
Maybe for one, the players don't rule the place....
Isn't that why we appoint them, to make these type of decsions in a rational way?
Any one who quits supporting this club because of this can't read Latin.


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Post: # 677208Post stairwaytoheaven »

Ihave sat on the fence the wholw way through this and was surprised with the outcome. The club has done their homework even to the point of hiring a minder.
The Media coverage has been huge and imagine what it would be like if he tested positive.
I for one never really liked him and many others on this fan forum would have felt the same.
I wish him all the best and hope he play football at some level.


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Post: # 677212Post GrumpyOne »

markp wrote::idea: What if this is a cunning plan to put the Lions off, and we grab him with our last pick? :wink:
You sense a cunning stunt?


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Post: # 677213Post Richter »

One other thought, I wonder how the players are feeling?

I imagine that the likes of Nick Riewoldt, NDS are feeling a bit overlooked.

this prick teasing exercise by the club reeks of one thing above all.......

LACK OF LEADERSHIP

I heard Sheedy on SEN - he would have taken on BC, and would have told the board how it was.........


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Post: # 677214Post saintsRrising »

Ok...look on the bright side...we can re-draft Howard now :shock: :shock: :shock:


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Post: # 677215Post CeilidhSaint »

PS I look forward to a another fresh faced gun recruit coming to the club, James Strauss will do!


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Archie will be on shortly i think its pre recorded


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Post: # 677218Post saint patrick »

I was excited by the possibilities as anyone but if the club has done this much due diligence there must be a damn good reason they passed when they were in the boxed seat.....

If he was half a prospect going on the evidence all things considered the club would have taken a punt

Get over it... :evil:

The bullshyt from those who have no insight is laugable...

Draft a good kid and lets move on quickly :roll:


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Post: # 677219Post SaintBot »

saintsRrising wrote:Ok...look on the bright side...we can re-draft Howard now :shock: :shock: :shock:
I was thinking Fiora, surely he can fill the HFF spot we had Cousins down for.


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saintsRrising wrote:Ok...look on the bright side...we can re-draft Howard now :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Post: # 677222Post bigcarl »

Richter wrote:this prick teasing exercise by the club reeks of one thing above all.......

LACK OF LEADERSHIP.
we did send out the wrong messages a bit didn't we.


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Richter wrote: I imagine that the likes of Nick Riewoldt, NDS are feeling a bit overlooked.
NDS may have to break at tag and get his own ball without Benny boy.That will kill him more than anything.


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There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
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Post: # 677224Post CeilidhSaint »

Sheedy?
For gawd's sake, he did great things with Daryl Cunningham!
Easy to say when you don't have the facts and your coacking career isn't riding on it!!


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