Ben Cousins in trouble - discussion etc. here
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Agreed...we gotta wait until he has been charged before we start condemning him.n1ck wrote:Doesnt actually say hes done anything wrong... or what it is that he did...
Police could have been asking for autographs or photos at the precinct with their buddies..
Not saying he hasnt done anything wrong, but before we all jump to conclusions...
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Once a druggie, always a druggie.midas_touch wrote:...we gotta wait until he has been charged before we start condemning him.
The rest of Australia can wander mask-free, socialise, eat out, no curfews, no zoning, no police rings of steel, no illogical inconsistent rules.
They can even WATCH LIVE FOOTY!
They can even WATCH LIVE FOOTY!
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I'm not sure if anyone has already posted this, so excuse me if it has been.
The police who arrested Cousins and searched his car were members of the WA 'Gangs Squad' which would point to this being a planned operation.
The 'Gang Squad' deal with crimes by 'organized crime' and certainly would not have descended on Cousins without either a 'tip off' or information gathered over a period of time.
Unlike the celebrated time he ran away from his car, this is not a case of Benny-boy being caught in a 'random' booze/drug test by the Police.
The police who arrested Cousins and searched his car were members of the WA 'Gangs Squad' which would point to this being a planned operation.
The 'Gang Squad' deal with crimes by 'organized crime' and certainly would not have descended on Cousins without either a 'tip off' or information gathered over a period of time.
Unlike the celebrated time he ran away from his car, this is not a case of Benny-boy being caught in a 'random' booze/drug test by the Police.
yep...that's what they have been saying on big footy.....Mr Magic wrote:I'm not sure if anyone has already posted this, so excuse me if it has been.
The police who arrested Cousins and searched his car were members of the WA 'Gangs Squad' which would point to this being a planned operation.
The 'Gang Squad' deal with crimes by 'organized crime' and certainly would not have descended on Cousins without either a 'tip off' or information gathered over a period of time.
Unlike the celebrated time he ran away from his car, this is not a case of Benny-boy being caught in a 'random' booze/drug test by the Police.
.everybody still loves lenny....and we always will
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I haven't said anything about my knowledge of the Perth (read West Coast if you like, that's your choice) 'culture' on this site for fear of reprisals against saintsational. The last thing I'd want is for this site to be closed down as a result of something I posted.
I will simply say this much...
A very close friend of mine was formally involved in the hospitality industry in Perth (hotels, nightclubs). He shared with me alot of stories about the organised crime/gang element mixing with high profile sportspeople (read AFL players if you like, that's your choice).
My mate left Perth as a result of how bad things were.
One hotel he managed had an entire floor taken over by one of the gangs. His cleaning and service staff were not allowed on the floor. He witnessed quite a few 'sportspeople' coming and going on a regular basis.
There are major problems in Perth. I hope that certain Sporting Administrations (read AFL if you like, that's your choice) have the BALLS to deal with them.
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I will simply say this much...
A very close friend of mine was formally involved in the hospitality industry in Perth (hotels, nightclubs). He shared with me alot of stories about the organised crime/gang element mixing with high profile sportspeople (read AFL players if you like, that's your choice).
My mate left Perth as a result of how bad things were.
One hotel he managed had an entire floor taken over by one of the gangs. His cleaning and service staff were not allowed on the floor. He witnessed quite a few 'sportspeople' coming and going on a regular basis.
There are major problems in Perth. I hope that certain Sporting Administrations (read AFL if you like, that's your choice) have the BALLS to deal with them.
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While I understand the distaste posters here have for drugs and the fact that Cousins is a recidivist 9or so it would seem), I must say that I have to agree with chook23.
I find the dealers reprehensible parasite scum who should be put to deah like those moron Bai 9 drug mules.
I know, I know, these people are just the patsy losers, but they are the link between the junkie and the Pablo Escabars of the world.
As for Cousins. Well I find him a smug arrogant pr!ck, but I do feel for his parents. He might be a junkie and dodgey as all get out, but he is still someones son, who must be getting torn to pieces by the turmoil Cousins is getting into.
it is ust a high profile example of the pain felt by thousands of parents whose kids are niaive, or easily led, or are just young risk takers.
As a parent of two young teenage girls, I hope like flipping hell I never have to go through what Mr and Mrs Cousins and countless other unknown parents have had to experience.
I find the dealers reprehensible parasite scum who should be put to deah like those moron Bai 9 drug mules.
I know, I know, these people are just the patsy losers, but they are the link between the junkie and the Pablo Escabars of the world.
As for Cousins. Well I find him a smug arrogant pr!ck, but I do feel for his parents. He might be a junkie and dodgey as all get out, but he is still someones son, who must be getting torn to pieces by the turmoil Cousins is getting into.
it is ust a high profile example of the pain felt by thousands of parents whose kids are niaive, or easily led, or are just young risk takers.
As a parent of two young teenage girls, I hope like flipping hell I never have to go through what Mr and Mrs Cousins and countless other unknown parents have had to experience.
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Spot on Joffa. I hate seeing people fall like this. It's a crap message. But there comes a time when you have to stand up and accept your fate. More than anything I feel for Ben's family. I have met his father and a nicer man would be hard to find. This must be shattering.
What I find astounding is some of the football media talking about the pressure that Ben's been under; media spotlight, death of his mate....all hard to deal with. But nothing (other than the media) that thousands of people all over our fair country deal with every single day. And most of them (generalisations I know) don't have anywhere near the access to funds, facilities or support network that Ben has.
The club - well you could argue that they have had their head in the sand for too long. Who knows. Certainly not me from this distance. But we do know that they have probably gone to great pains to help this kid. And as far as I'm concerned, whether anything comes of this recent event or not, he has spat in their face.
I saw a repeat of that sham press conference he gave before going to the states for treatment and to be honest he made me sick. There was not ounce of remorse in is message, posture, or voice. I would imagine that he has hurt lots of people - from his family and teammates to the kid with Ben's number on his jumper. He doesn't owe me an apology - but once again it's all about the message. Their was a chance to rise above it all and be a bigger man - you dropped that chance Ben.
Nobody made him a role model. But like it or not with a position of privilege comes some responsibility. You take the job - you choose to accept it.
The dealers and "Misters Big" in this game, prey on the weak. Ben is unfortunately among them. They should burn in hell and if there is any justice they will. They do nothing other than take advantage of the weak willed to line their own pockets. F@ck 'em.
Joffa - (and others) teach your kids. Talk to them about it. Be transparent and honest. Hopefully the next generation will start the slow journey to putting these bloodsuckers out of business.
/end rant.
What I find astounding is some of the football media talking about the pressure that Ben's been under; media spotlight, death of his mate....all hard to deal with. But nothing (other than the media) that thousands of people all over our fair country deal with every single day. And most of them (generalisations I know) don't have anywhere near the access to funds, facilities or support network that Ben has.
The club - well you could argue that they have had their head in the sand for too long. Who knows. Certainly not me from this distance. But we do know that they have probably gone to great pains to help this kid. And as far as I'm concerned, whether anything comes of this recent event or not, he has spat in their face.
I saw a repeat of that sham press conference he gave before going to the states for treatment and to be honest he made me sick. There was not ounce of remorse in is message, posture, or voice. I would imagine that he has hurt lots of people - from his family and teammates to the kid with Ben's number on his jumper. He doesn't owe me an apology - but once again it's all about the message. Their was a chance to rise above it all and be a bigger man - you dropped that chance Ben.
Nobody made him a role model. But like it or not with a position of privilege comes some responsibility. You take the job - you choose to accept it.
The dealers and "Misters Big" in this game, prey on the weak. Ben is unfortunately among them. They should burn in hell and if there is any justice they will. They do nothing other than take advantage of the weak willed to line their own pockets. F@ck 'em.
Joffa - (and others) teach your kids. Talk to them about it. Be transparent and honest. Hopefully the next generation will start the slow journey to putting these bloodsuckers out of business.
/end rant.
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viagra???Oh When the Saints wrote:Ben Cousins has just been charged with possession and failure to give a blood test.
Reported on 6PR Perth Radio just then.
More details on Chick to come.
and i never knew you could be charged with failing to give a blood test...
it seems kind of odd
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