Damien Cupido

[wycbloods]

Good to hear the AFLPA doing their bit to help. I thought Collins spoke well about the problem and that footy is only a small part of of the life of these footballers.

[Thiele]

Good to hear the AFLPA doing their bit to help. I thought Collins spoke well about the problem and that footy is only a small part of of the life of these footballers.

agree

[centrecirclelegend]

I would suggest the gambling was not the only reason......

the other I cannot say on here.........

hope he gets himself together......

[Big Phil]

Nothing to do with the gambling specifically, but if I remember rightly, I read in the 'Tiser the other day that Damian was involved in a car accident recently, sadly writing his car off ???

Not knowing the exact situation of course, but IF it was a case of Cupido was to blame for the accident, might have a bit to do with his whole situation and mental state...

When people have so much on their plate at once, of course their minds are constantly ticking things over and this may have played a part in terms of not concentrating...

Well done to West Adelaide and the AFLPA for the way they have handled the situation and good luck to Damian, hope he can overcome his issues and be back next year...

[Pseudo]

I've said it before and will say it again ... not meaning to be callous but I have no sympathy for out of control gamblers.

Nor do I, in general.... BUT I do have respect for somebody who realises they have a problem, takes responsibility for that problem, and takes steps to address that problem. Good luck to the Kewpie Doll I say.

[BluesBrother08]

Bloody Hell, Cupido used to be my favourite player at Essendon. Saw him at Morphetville a couple of weeks ago.

[FEUNG]

Cupido is a gifted player.Mate get your self right.Life can be a real bitch at times.All the best. Hope you return.

[dedja]

I've said it before and will say it again ... not meaning to be callous but I have no sympathy for out of control gamblers.

Nor do I, in general.... BUT I do have respect for somebody who realises they have a problem, takes responsibility for that problem, and takes steps to address that problem. Good luck to the Kewpie Doll I say.

Yes, I do agree with that ... in hindsight, my original comment about this issue was inappropriate as I didn't research the facts about this case.

Best wishes to all concerned, including Damien.

I'm sorry if I caused any offence.

[Sojourner]

The issue with Gambling is that it can become incredibly addictive and can get out of control quite easilly, there seems to be several AFL players that have had this situation occur, I think it probably always has been an issue, yet in more modern times people are talking about it more and more which at least helps the individual to find solutions. The worrying part is that if you have footballers with gambling addiction, then we now have a situation where the football club is based around gambling and in a situation where it relies on the Gaming Machines to keep the club going, making it difficult for the club to effectively deal with the problem, so the action the WAFC have taken in getting him home with family is no doubt the right one and the best thing the club can really do.

[Barto]

I've said it before and will say it again ... not meaning to be callous but I have no sympathy for out of control gamblers.

Nor do I, in general.... BUT I do have respect for somebody who realises they have a problem, takes responsibility for that problem, and takes steps to address that problem. Good luck to the Kewpie Doll I say.

Well said.

Anyone can fall (as the saying goes "there for the grace of god.."), it's the blokes who have a crack at picking themselves up get respect.

[mal]

GAMBLING HOTLINE
1800-101010
1800-won nothing won nothing won nothing ...

Cupido now has a decision
Get over his eating gambling and whatever problems
Knuckle down and use his god given talents to advantage

[Rotter]

Saw him at Morphetville a couple of weeks ago.

Isn't that the point

[prowling panther]

Saw him at Morphetville a couple of weeks ago.

Isn't that the point

Do you have the same problem then BB08?

[SimonH]

A fine player who seemed to be fit enough to do the job in 2009. I'd say this has made the odds of the final 5 now being set, pretty much unbackable.

[zipzap]

Is it too early for a pie joke?

[Barto]

Is it too early for a pie joke?

I'll give you 1 to 2 on that it's not.

[am Bays]

Is it too early for a pie joke?

Its never too early or late for that matter for a pie joke when it come to Cupido

[Pseudo]

Is it too early for a pie joke?

Here you go:

[am Bays]

Pfft, Call yourself a rocket scientist

thats a pi joke not a pie joke,

This is a pie joke....



Umm yours is funnier....

[JAS]

So glad the club has come out and been open and transparent as to the real reasons why he has left the club. So often in the past this would have been pushed under the carpet meaning the members and supporters had no idea what was going on. Signs we are going in the right direction

I'd know dealing with any addiction is difficult enough in private but it must be a thousand times worse if your being watched by the public/media whether it local, national or global. So can't really be surprised if most want it kept quiet and obviously not good for any clubs reputation either.

But good for him in having the guts to publically admit this and I wish him the best of luck. Hope he'll be given the time and space he needs to fight it.

Regards
JAS