Cayless Vs Cousins

[Captain BF]

I saw the Ben Cousins retirement announcement replayed on Foxsports News a little while ago and it made me wonder if, but i think it's fair to say that Cayless's retirement could have been handled better. http://www.3news.co.nz/Nathan-Cayle...ement/tabid/317/articleID/150005/Default.aspx

Cayless stands out the back of the Stadium, by himself, no notes prepared and no family or team mates around him. He appers in his training gear. He was already the record holder for most games as Parra skipper at the time. He Captained the Kiwis to their greatest ever achievement and had also lead Parra to 2 Grand Finals. I struggle to remember any indiscretions against the game and has been a massive advocate for charities.

Ben Cousins on the other hand had this:
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27567798-5018851,00.html
He was well presented, had his family there, his team mates and club officials. I can't and won't deny what he has accomplished on the field as it was a brilliant career. No doubt. But his off field indiscretions included but not limited to: drugs use,possession & running from police.

What does everyone think about this situation? Is it because of the agressive nature of NSW journalists? Is it because of the protective nature of AFL journalists? Was it caused by our Administration?

BTW, I know it is a terrible heading, but i couldn't think of a better way to put it.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Its been said before that the AFL pay journos, pretty sure ElD could help there.

 

[Twizzle]

It just shows that administration wise the AFL is streets ahead of the NRL, especially when you consider the tainted career of Ben Cousins.

 

[hineyrulz]

It was disgraceful the way Caylo's retirement was handled, almost as disgraceful as the Wankfest over that Junkie Cousins yesterday. Like people in QLD and NSW give a tosds about that piece of sh*t.

 

[FROSTY319]

It was disgraceful the way Caylo's retirement was handled, almost as disgraceful as the Wankfest over that Junkie Cousins yesterday. Like people in QLD and NSW give a tosds about that piece of sh*t.

I agree with you about Caylo and that's where the NRL just don't seem to learn from the AFL about doing things properly. Same sh*t just happened recently with the Anasta and Kimmorley milestones that neither the clubs or NRL did anything which looks so pathetic and is an insult to not only the players but the fans on the day.

I don't particularly like Cousins either but it's naive to think people don't care about him because of his personal problems he has faced off the field. He will always be a champion player of the game and that won't be forgotten - West Coast 238 games, Richmond 30 (current).2005 Brownlow Medal; 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 West Coast best and fairest; six-time All Australian; 2006 premiership player; Eagles captain 2001-05.

 

[hineyrulz]

I agree with you about Caylo and that's where the NRL just don't seem to learn from the AFL about doing things properly. Same sh*t just happened recently with the Anasta and Kimmorley milestones that neither the clubs or NRL did anything which looks so pathetic and is an insult to not only the players but the fans on the day.

I don't particularly like Cousins either but it's naive to think people don't care about him because of his personal problems he has faced off the field. He will always be a champion player of the game and that won't be forgotten - West Coast 238 games, Richmond 30 (current).2005 Brownlow Medal; 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 West Coast best and fairest; six-time All Australian; 2006 premiership player; Eagles captain 2001-05.

Fine AFL fans might give a toss, but living in Brisbane and being a lifelong RL supporter i couldn't believe the coverage he got up here. Twice as much as a dual International and family man Matty Rogers got. 55% of the country live in QLD and NSW and could care less about AFL.

 

[FROSTY319]

Fine AFL fans might give a toss, but living in Brisbane and being a lifelong RL supporter i couldn't believe the coverage he got up here. Twice as much as a dual International and family man Matty Rogers got. 55% of the country live in QLD and NSW and could care less about AFL.

True but the AFL are pushing to promote the game in other states to become fully national and unfortunately the NRL are being left behind.

NSW have the Swans and soon to be GWS. QLD have the Lions and soon to be the Gold Coast. They have two teams in WA and two teams in Adelaide.

I am not a huge fan AFL but I am impressed with how they market the game.

 

[mrpwnd]

Ben Cousins is a crack-addict glamour queen.
Caylo didn't get the retirement he deserves, but the fact that he's not demanding a massive press gathering to re-announce it shows how much of a top bloke he is.

 

[JessEel]

Wasn't Caylo's retirement leaked prior to him wanting to announce it?

 

[Uncle Leo]

Wasn't Caylo's retirement leaked prior to him wanting to announce it?

Yes. Which is why he brought forward his announcement.

 

[mrpwnd]

Wasn't Caylo's retirement leaked prior to him wanting to announce it?

Yeah, I don't think he'd want to over-dramatize his own retirement even if it wasn't.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Who really cares? I think it's pretty obvious why there is a difference in coverage. Cayless has always let his actions speak for him on the field and is just about the straightest arrow going around. Cousins on the other hand has been a human headline over the last 5 years. His apparent demise and then the turning it around has sold papers. Let's not forget that he has a special airing on network television, they were always going to beat up the exposure.
Cousins is the fallen AFL poster boy, whatever he does is big news.
Cayless is one of league's greatest stalwarts without the drama, yawn for the papers.

 

[Eels Dude]

Cayless's retirement was somehow leaked to the media before he had the chance to announce it himself if you recall. It wasn't ideal, but you can't blame the NRL or the Parramatta club for that.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Well I hope on the home match against the Warriors, the club has a tribute to Nathan cause he deserves it.

Hopefully it wont be his last match, but it'll certainly be his last at Parra Stadium.

 

[True EEL]

Kenny Powers said it well above....

mind you it was a disgrace how Cayless'business was handled, they had better handle is farewell games a hell of a lot better.....................

 

[Eels Dude]

Kenny Powers said it well above....

mind you it was a disgrace how Cayless'business was handled, they had better handle is farewell games a hell of a lot better.....................

I really don't understand how the situation and leaking could have been avoided. Cayless told the club and his team-mates 2010 would be his last season in the off season, but he didn't want to say anything publicly until he'd a secured a job in real estate for next year. So it was kept secret for months about his retirement by the club and team-mates and Caylo's request... something which is almost impossible to do in this day and age with the over agressive media. It leaked, it happened, surprising it didn't leak earlier when you think about it.