Port Melbourne News

Port gears up for Cousins with classy display

By administrator June 30, 2008
From the Herald-Sun
Reported by Chris Mitchell

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THE Port Melbourne playing group would benefit greatly from having Ben Cousins at the club, says star midfielder David Pitt.

Pitt, who booted four goals to guide Port to a 51-point win against the Northern Bullants at Preston City Oval yesterday, said the Borough players were "excited" about the chance the Brownlow medallist will join them.

Cousins has indicated he will train and possibly play with Port to regain fitness for an AFL return next year.

"Gee he would be fantastic, we are pretty excited," Pitt said.

"I think he would help a lot of the young guys. Half our side is under 21, so if those guys can see how he trains, he\'s one of the best trainers in the AFL, those guys can see how much effort is involved to play AFL footy."

Gary Ayres Press conference

By administrator June 27, 2008
From the ABC Grandstand website
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Port Melbourne coach Gary Ayres says former West Coast captain Ben Cousins would be made welcomed if he was to join the VFL club later this season.

Cousins is serving a one-year ban from the AFL for brining the game into disrepute, having last year admitted to having a substance abuse problem.

The 2005 Brownlow medallist told Channel Nine's The Footy Show on Thursday that although he is still unsure whether he will return to the AFL next year, he intends to register with Port Melbourne but is only likely to train with the club rather than resume playing duties.

You can listen to today's media conference with Ayres at the ABC website

Ben Cousins plans to play for Port Melbourne

By administrator June 26, 2008
From the Herald-Sun
Reported by AAP

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Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins plans to register with VFL side Port Melbourne by next Monday as he keeps his football options open. Cousins doubts he will play in the VFL this year, but wants to enter into more specific football training.

In an interview tonight on Channel Nine\'s The Footy Show, Cousins said he would probably move from Perth and live in the Port Melbourne area.

Cousins, who also turns 30 on Monday, said he was "not sure" if he wanted to return to the AFL next season.

"I want to do a bit more football-specific training, see how the body feels ... I don\'t want to come back and slip up again," he said.

Cousins looks at haven at Port Melbourne

By administrator June 26, 2008
From the Herald-Sun
Reported by Mark Robinson

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BEN Cousins seems destined to sign with Port Melbourne this year.

An announcement on Cousins\' future is expected today, although it\'s not clear if he will only train -- and not play - in preparation for a stunning comeback in the AFL in 2009.

It\'s understood Cousins, who has done a deal to speak tonight on The Footy Show, will say he is fit and healthy and ready to take the first steps to return to the AFL arena.

Port Melbourne in the VFL and East Perth in the WAFL are understood to be Cousins\' preferred destinations.

A stinging win for Port Melbourne

By administrator May 28, 2008
From the Glen Eira / Caulfield Leader
Reported by Paul Amy

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PORT Melbourne enters the break for the VFL-SANFL state game in robust shape after bringing down the second-placed Casey Scorpions at TEAC Oval on Saturday.

Led by key forward Adrian Bonaddio\'s five goals and constant run from defenders Steve Brewer and Sam Pleming, the Boroughs earned a 30-point victory.

It was their fifth win this season, good enough for fourth on the ladder.

It wasn\'t the greatest game ever seen at the Port Melbourne ground, and the umpires seemed to make as many blunders as the players, but the home team persisted, led at every change and saw off a Casey rally in the last quarter.

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