Re: What would you give up for Cousins?
Laughable that may well be depending on your sense of humour Leysey but saying it's head in the sand is ....well laughable.
There's far more to a player than their past on-field performances.
Cousins off-field behaviour leaves a bit to be desired and there are rumours (wouldn't have a clue if they're true or not) in regard to his nocturnal behaviour which may or may not influence his future playing value. If they are even half true I'd prefer him to stay away from our kids, same as I knew enough to be rapt when Ty got the flick. A very bad influence.
Cousins is towards the end of his career, granted probably has a few years to go, and Cogs is a relative newcomer with a lot yet to achieve. Would he have the passion and hunger to repeat it all at another club in a different state? Who knows but worthy of thought.
We've got a group of kids coming through together. What would be the effect of ripping the core out of that for a shorter-term fix when we're by all accounts building a team for the future?
Cousins is a good on-field leader with a group of players he's come through the ranks with. Would he be as effective as a stanger starting out in another team?
There's no need to answer the hypotheticals. Neither of us knows the answers but there are more issues than some slick skills and a Brownlow medal to consider before trading our heart and soul away.
Cuz obviously appeals to you. I think Cogs is a big part of our future success.
Leysy Days said:[.......... to suggest you wouldnt trade him for Cousins is well laughable & head in sand stuff really
Laughable that may well be depending on your sense of humour Leysey but saying it's head in the sand is ....well laughable.
There's far more to a player than their past on-field performances.
Cousins off-field behaviour leaves a bit to be desired and there are rumours (wouldn't have a clue if they're true or not) in regard to his nocturnal behaviour which may or may not influence his future playing value. If they are even half true I'd prefer him to stay away from our kids, same as I knew enough to be rapt when Ty got the flick. A very bad influence.
Cousins is towards the end of his career, granted probably has a few years to go, and Cogs is a relative newcomer with a lot yet to achieve. Would he have the passion and hunger to repeat it all at another club in a different state? Who knows but worthy of thought.
We've got a group of kids coming through together. What would be the effect of ripping the core out of that for a shorter-term fix when we're by all accounts building a team for the future?
Cousins is a good on-field leader with a group of players he's come through the ranks with. Would he be as effective as a stanger starting out in another team?
There's no need to answer the hypotheticals. Neither of us knows the answers but there are more issues than some slick skills and a Brownlow medal to consider before trading our heart and soul away.
Cuz obviously appeals to you. I think Cogs is a big part of our future success.