Dusty

[bergholt]

OK in the first half today, very quiet in the second. Only 19 touches for the day, 58% efficiency isn't great. Kicked a good goal but only two clearances, two tackles, seven contested possessions. In a big final that's not great for a 22 year old with 80+ games under his belt.

Make no mistake, he's a good player - but he definitely isn't the saviour some are painting him as. Cotchin's twice the player and by all accounts twice the person as well.

[WinnersOnly]

Good player but unkess he comes via PSD he should remain a Tiger...

[SAAD]

Dusty and Connors made the news for the sleeping pills and drinking sagas just like our B and F winner Jack Steven did a few years ago...

[kimberly saint]

I can't remember, but didn't he and Connors make the news?

sorry your correct , sleeping pills it was missed training or so they say

[patto]

Another reason to hate Cousins

Hate him why? Because he had a substance abuse problem? Would you write one of your family members off if they had a similar problem?

[Teflon]

Martin - Over rated....and not super fit...goes missing when the heat is applied.

(and his manager is the biggest d#ckhead ever)

I actually agree - people caught up in hype here

IF you are paying top coin you want guys that step up when heat us in - this guy doesn't imo

[Con Gorozidis]

Looks like a guy who is at his peak already.
I dont think he will have a long career.
Should remain a Tiger.

[saints66]

was he subbed after half time

[bergholt]

was he subbed after half time

Nope, Tiges used their sub in the first quarter when Conca did a hammy.

[joffaboy]

Another reason to hate Cousins

Hate him why? Because he had a substance abuse problem? Would you write one of your family members off if they had a similar problem?

Dumbest analogy I think I have ever read

hate him as a footballer FFS, have never met him personally.

However some people (who carry on about morals and our clubs culture BTW) wanted this addled ice addict down at our club influencing our young players.

Can you believe it?

[plugger66]

Dont think we will be seeing Dusty with us. A few players were told not to see him in the off season or those players will be off.

[Kickit]

Dont think we will be seeing Dusty with us. A few players were told not to see him in the off season or those players will be off.

That must be sort of awkward in a "my mum says I'm not allowed to play with you any more " sort of way.

[matrix]

elaborate plugger.
what players?
tigers players?
our players?
afl players?


anyway
no thanks

being pissed half way thru the day during the week hangin out at hte local shops with some complete dickheads is not he kind of bloke we need around the club
anyway, he aint that good imo

[Richter]

Did he do anything after half time

None of 'em did anything from about 3 minutes in to the second half.

[SainterK]

elaborate plugger.
what players?
tigers players?
our players?
afl players?


anyway
no thanks

being pissed half way thru the day during the week hangin out at hte local shops with some complete dickheads is not he kind of bloke we need around the club
anyway, he aint that good imo

He is mates with Fisher and Armo...no need to hide it, you can tell from twitter.

[matrix]

Well that explains one of the fisher stories.

[Moods]

The blokes a tool. We don't want him or need him. He's not fast. He's strong and can kick long distances. He's not even a great kick.

[saintsrus]

Sorry guys who want him, have an insider at the Tiges who said he is as good as signed with them

[Leo.J]

Dont think we will be seeing Dusty with us. A few players were told not to see him in the off season or those players will be off.

I'm glad, while he's apparently not a bad bloke, he has some habits that will only lead to trouble for him and those around him.

[PurpleHayes]

If we are going to take a punt on a player with questions over his extra curricular activities, why not Dayle Garlett instead of Martin? Will cost way less and not as much of a loss if he's turns out to be no good.

I'd rather save my bickies and go hard at bryce Gibbs in free agency at the end of next year, will be 26 at start of 2015 season.

[Teflon]

Gibbs? No tks

[BigMart]

Ben Cousins had a poor attitude to his footy

Lazy, unfit, not that effective, not that successful.... Took drugs like Michael Gardiner and 10% or 50 other afl players....

He was the highest profile player though.... Where did his profile come from?!

Footy culture of successful performance.... Not sure BC was light on there.... What didn't he win???

[The Redeemer]

Its Quade Cooper all over again

Some people are just born into s*** and do not know any better

[joffaboy]

Ben Cousins had a poor attitude to his footy

Lazy, unfit, not that effective, not that successful.... Took drugs like Michael Gardiner and 10% or 50 other afl players....

He was the highest profile player though.... Where did his profile come from?!

Footy culture of successful performance.... Not sure BC was light on there.... What didn't he win???

He didn't just "take" drugs. he was an ice addict and if the stories are true about how he influenced the kids at Richmond, only a fool with no moral compass would want a confessed drug addict at the club.

Ben Cousins was a cancer and who knows if his bad influence has held back the development of young Tigers players.

Certainly questions should be asked about after their loss the wisdom of bringing in such a disruptive and drug addled person.

No wonder I dislike going to the football when we have supporters encouraging drug users at our club.

Oh and Michael Gardiner would be very please for you to call him an ice addict. Is that what you are saying? Are you seriously accusing Gardiner of the same addiction as Cousins?

Really? My goodness you will do anything to try and boost your argument.

Cant believe you support drugs at football clubs.

Disgraceful

[saintbrat]

with Dusty demanding a higher wage

whilst being asked to explain his sign language at the weekend

it is revealed that the Tigers have asked/ put to Ken Wood at the AFL that part of the package they wish to offer be outside the salary cap as he is " mentoring" some of the younger tigers........


mentoring in what?