Career
Prior to playing with Geelong, Couch initially tried out with Fitzroy but was rejected for being too slow. He was recruited from the Warrnambool Football Club and, though never blessed with pace and very "one-sided" on his trusty left boot, had the ability to make position and place his team to advantage throughout twelve (often knee injury–ridden) years. Although lacking outright pace, he had a strong work ethic, along with a good football brain and disposal skills.
This made Couch a highly-respected centreman during his career.
Couch was known for his broad toothy smile. Together, they both serviced tenured forwards Gary Ablett and Billy Brownless with pinpoint passes.
Couch"s son Tom Couch played three games for the Melbourne Football Club before being delisted in 2013. He is currently signed to Collingwood"s VFL. Couch"s newphew, Nick Couch, plays for the North Ballarat Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
His father, Bill Couch, played in the Hampden Football League for the Warrnambool Football Club, winning the club"s best and fairest twice and playing in four premierships.
Couch"s two brothers, Bill and Peter, also played for Warrnambool. Couch died on 5 March 2016, from a reported heart attack in Apollo Bay, Victoria, while cycling with friends. of the Century - Interchange.