The Cousins camp is furious the self-confessed drug abuser has been singled out by the AFL for special treatment, when six players be constant to play with two strikes for drug taking aside from their nominate.

Nixon will meet the players association today to propose urgent changes to the conditions.

The association believes a hazardous precedent has been stake by making one rule for Cousins and one more with a view to other players.

In giving Cousins’ football return the green illuminate, the AFL imposed:

URINE tests up to three times a week.

HAIR tests up to four times a year.

IMMEDIATE suspension if Cousins fails a drugs criterion, is not available or refuses a drugs test.

COUSINS must co-operate with the AFL medical officers and attend somewhat drug rehabilitation program or medical expert nominated by them.

Conditions were also put on clubs interested in Cousins — St Kilda and Brisbane — concerning put drugs into and alcohol management programs.

In detailing Cousins’ comeback, the AFL revealed he did not have a hair test in the lead-up to yesterday’s announcement.

The Herald Sun has learnt the AFL-appointed medical officer could not find hair long enough on Cousins needed for a conclusive drugs test.