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Player Profile: Ben Cousins

full name:

Benjamin Cousins

bio:

Well known for his self confessed drug addiction, he is a hard working very skillful player. He won a Brownlow medal playing for West Coast in 2005. Was given a lifeline by Richmond in 2009 after his forced layoff from AFL ranks.

also known as:

Cuz

born:

June 30, 1978, Geelong VIC

physical:

height: 179 cm
weight: 78 kg

sport:

Australian Rules Football (AFL)

teams / clubs:

Bull Creek, East Fremantle, West Coast Eagles, Richmond (2009+)

jumper number:

#9 (WCE)

position:

Midfield

achievements:

  • Brownlow medal 2005
  • West Coast Captain 2001-2005
  • Club best-and-fairest 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005
  • All-Australian 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005 (vice-captain)

what you may not know:

  • Debut Round 4, April 21, 1996, West Coast vs. Geelong, at Subiaco Oval
  • drafted in 1995 by the West Coast Eagles under the father-son rule

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