THE AFL Commission could be asked to consider a compromise deal tomorrow that would see it set aside a disrepute charge on the condition Ben Cousins steps out of football for 12 months.

Cousins flew into Melbourne on Friday night ahead of his summons tomorrow at 9am.

While his legal and support team will today scrutinise a range of approaches to his defence, the compromise is looming as their favoured approach.

It would see Cousins agree not to nominate for the pre-season draft as he continues his rehabilitation for a 2009 return.