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Ben Cousins to play for VFL club Port Melbourne
Ben Cousins looks set to join VFL club Port Melbourne in preparation for a return to AFL in 2009.

News of Cousins' return to football draw comments from various AFL coaches regarding the possibility of him playing for their club.

"Ben at 30 years of age doesn't fit the criteria. We're sort of going down more of a youth set-up," Carlton coach Brett Ratten said.

"I've got great respect for Ben and what he's achieved on the field and feel for what he's been going through, but he's probably not the right fit for us at the moment," Kangaroos coach Dean Laidley said.

30 Jun 2008 15:50
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Christopher from Melbourne (Magpies supporter), 5 Jul 2008 0:28hide comment
cousins may not play for port melbourne but is training with them. He will be useful for Port Melbourne even if he doesn't play in that he is a past browlow medalist, captain, all australian and premiership player. Lots of clubs are counting Cousins out, but he would best fit Collingwood in that Collingwood need a decent clearance midfielder and will certainly do whatever they can to get him. Whoever gets him will be very lucky even if he does only stay around for 1 or 2 seasons. His experience is invaluable and like all champions will prove the critics wrong.
Linda from Perth (Eagles supporter), 4 Jul 2008 9:01hide comment
Any team that gets him will be lucky - no matter what anyone thinks of his off field antics - you cant deny he has talent.
Olivia from Melbourne (Hawks supporter), 3 Jul 2008 15:00hide comment
i give Ben Cousins the credit for being determined to get back into the game. He still has it in him and he has come along way. He has been through the lowest of lows and the highest of highs and if i was a coach i would take him on with a strict contract.
I also strongly agree with Robert (Bulldogs Supporter)
Robert (Bulldogs supporter), 29 Jun 2008 16:30hide comment
seriously if i had a choice id take him and have strict laws in his contract..... yes he did take drugs but he still is a champoin footballer i dont care what anyone says!!!!!
he would be a welcomed edition to any of the afl sides and any coach that says he wouldnt seriously has head problems!!!!
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