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Ben Cousins

Personal information
Birth	June 30, 1978 (1978-06-30) (age 29), Geelong
Recruited from	East Fremantle Football Club (WAFL)
Height/Weight	179cm /87kg
Playing career¹
Debut	Round 4, April 21, 1996, West Coast vs. Geelong, at Subiaco Oval
Team(s)	West Coast Eagles (1996-2007) 238 games, 205 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 2007 season
Career highlights
AFL Premiership Player (2006) Brownlow Medal (2005) Leigh Matthews Trophy as League MVP (2005) 6-time All-Australian (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006) 4-time West Coast Eagles Best and Fairest Winner (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005) West Coast Eagles Captain (2001-2005) International Rules Series (1999) AFL Rising Star Award (1996)

Benjamin Luke Cousins (born 30 June 1978 in Geelong, Victoria)^[1] is an Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League from 1996 to 2007. He played over 200 games for West Coast, with a reputation as one of the most decorated midfielders over the last decade, where he won a Brownlow Medal, a Leigh Matthews Trophy as MVP, four club Best & Fairest's, and six selections in the All-Australian team. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Prose is writing distinguished from poetry by its greater variety of rhythm and its closer resemblance to everyday speech. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Ben_cousins. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... - - Nickname: City by the Bay Geography Area: 1,240 km² Coordinates: Time Zone UTC +10:00 Population (2003) 200,067 Among Australian cities: Density: persons/km² Political Mayor: Shane Dowling Governing body: City of Greater Geelong Geelong is a port city of 200,067 people (2003 census) located on Corio... Home ground: East Fremantle Oval, Moss Street, East Fremantle Formed: 1898 Colours: Royal Blue and White Nickname: Sharks (East Fremantle was originally known as either Easts, Blue and Whites or Blue and White Angels, before becoming known as as Old Easts to distinguish them from East Perth who was then... The West Australian Football League (WAFL) (pronounced waffle) is the premier state based Australian rules football league in Western Australia. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ... Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is an Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League with a rich history. ... Subiaco Oval, known colloquially as Subi, is the highest capacity sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia. ... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ... This is a page about the national league in Australian Rules Football. ... The Charles Brownlow Trophy, better known as the Brownlow Medal, is the medal awarded to the best and fairest player in the Australian Football League during the regular season (ie not including finals matches) as decided upon by umpires. ... The Leigh Matthews Trophy is an annual award given by the AFL Players Association to the Most Valuable Player in the Australian Football League. ... The All-Australian Team is an all star team of Australian rules footballers, selected by a panel at the end of each season. ... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ... Best and Fairest (also known as Fairest and Best in some competitions, notably the Australian Football League) is the term commonly used in Australian sport to describe the player(s) adjudged to have had the best performance in a game or over a season for a given sporting club or... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ... International Rules Football match at the Telstra Dome - Australia vs Ireland. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... - - Nickname: City by the Bay Geography Area: 1,240 km² Coordinates: Time Zone UTC +10:00 Population (2003) 200,067 Among Australian cities: Density: persons/km² Political Mayor: Shane Dowling Governing body: City of Greater Geelong Geelong is a port city of 200,067 people (2003 census) located on Corio... VIC redirects here. ... High marking is a key skill and spectacular attribute of Australian rules football Precise field and goal kicking using the oval shaped ball is the key skill in Australian rules football Australian rules football, also known as Australian football, Aussie rules, or simply football or footy is a code of... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ... This article is about the national league in Australian rules football. ... The Charles Brownlow Trophy, better known as the Brownlow Medal, is the medal awarded to the best and fairest player in the Australian Football League during the regular season (ie not including finals matches) as decided upon by umpires. ... The Leigh Matthews Trophy is an annual award given by the AFL Players Association to the Most Valuable Player in the Australian Football League. ...

Cousins' football career has been marred by several off-field incidents which have attracted considerable negative publicity. These incidents involved recreational drug use, requiring drug rehabilitation before he could take the field, criminal convictions for drink driving and associations with criminal elements which saw him several times almost expelled as a player by the club and league. The West Coast Eagles terminated his contract on October 17, 2007 after he had been arrested for alleged drug possession.^[2] This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Drink driving or drinking and driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol (ethanol) or other drugs, to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired. ...

Football career

Cousins was drafted in 1995 by the West Coast Eagles under the father-son rule, as his father Bryan (a star player himself in the local West Australian Football League competition) had played 67 games for the Geelong Football Club in the then-VFL. This clause allowed him to choose between playing for the Geelong Cats, the newly formed Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles. The prospect of remaining in his hometown of Perth led Cousins to opt for the Eagles. The Father-son rule is a drafting rule in the sport of Australian rules football whereby the sons of former players can bypass the standard draft or zone requirements and play for the same club as their father. ... Bryan Cousins (born 29 December 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL and WAFL competitions. ... The West Australian Football League (WAFL) (pronounced waffle) is the premier state based Australian rules football league in Western Australia. ... Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is an Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League with a rich history. ... This article is about the national league in Australian rules football. ... Geelong Football Club logo The Geelong Football Club is a football club in the Australian Football League (AFL). ... Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers and known informally as Freo, is one of 16 teams in the Australian Football League (AFL). ... Location of Perth within Australia This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ...

Cousins made his debut in the AFL in 1996 at the age of 17 - coincidentally against Geelong - and won the AFL's Rising Star award in his first season. Cousins has developed into one of the leading players in the league, winning four West Coast Best and Fairest Awards (2001, 2002, 2003 & 2005) and being selected in six All Australian Teams (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006). Cousins played for Australia in the 1999 International Rules series in Australia. In 2005, he became the second West Coast player to receive the Brownlow Medal, and also the first West Coast player to win the Leigh Matthews Trophy, thereby sweeping the two major individual honours in the AFL. The NAB Rising Star award is given annually to a standout young player in the Australian Football League. ... The All-Australian Team is an all star team of Australian rules footballers, selected by a panel at the end of each season. ... This article is about the year. ... International Rules Football match at the Telstra Dome - Australia vs Ireland. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Charles Brownlow Trophy, better known as the Brownlow Medal, is the medal awarded to the best and fairest player in the Australian Football League during the regular season (ie not including finals matches) as decided upon by umpires. ... The Leigh Matthews Trophy is an annual award given by the AFL Players Association to the Most Valuable Player in the Australian Football League. ...

Ben Cousins was the captain of West Coast from 2001 until 2005, and played his 200th AFL game during the 2005 season. Cousins was a dominant player in the 2005 season, leading most AFL media awards for best player as the Eagles secured a second place finish in the regular season. The season culminated in him winning the 2005 Brownlow Medal by one vote from teammate Daniel Kerr. He also led the West Coast Eagles to the 2005 AFL Grand Final which the team lost to the Sydney Swans by four points. The West Coast Eagles is a football club in the Australian Football League. ... For other persons named Daniel Kerr, see Daniel Kerr (disambiguation). ... Sydney Swans is an Australian Football League (AFL) club based in Sydney, New South Wales. ...

In February 2006 Cousins resigned his captaincy following an off-field incident where he ran away from a booze-bus (see below) with vice-captain Chris Judd taking over the position. Nevertheless, Cousins helped carry the team to their first premiership in 12 years to become the 2006 AFL Premiers. He played a key role in the 2006 Grand Final, achieving 18 possessions and kicking two of West Coast's 12 goals. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Christopher Dylan Judd (born 8 September 1983) is an Australian rules footballer for the Carlton Football Club. ...

On 29 June 2007 Cousins was given clearance by the AFL to resume training with the West Coast Eagles, which he did on the following Monday. It had been rumoured that he would may make his return to the side the following weekend against the Brisbane Lions, but Cousins suffered a pulled hamstring in training on the day before the game and missed the next 2 weeks. Cousins made his return to football on the 21 July 2007 in a match against arch-rivals Sydney at Subiaco Oval. He started on the bench but six minutes into the first quarter he was given the green light and received a huge reception from the Eagles' home crowd, giving him a standing ovation. Cousins proceeded to rack up 38 disposals in one of the best matches of his AFL career. Cousins was named man of the match and received a $5000 Plasma TV for his efforts.^[3] is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ... This article is about the AFL club. ...

Off-field controversies

2001 Warning to Ken Judge

In 2001 Ken Judge was warned by an unamed Perth detective that Cousins was using illegal drugs. Judge passed this on to the club administration but no action was taken.^[4]

Assault and broken arm

In September 2002 Cousins was involved in a brawl with team mate Daniel Kerr at a Perth nightclub, in which he punched Kerr in the face during the club's end of season celebrations. Later the same night, Kerr pushed Cousins down a flight of stairs, breaking his arm. ^{[5] [6]} Both continued to play for the Eagles. For other uses, see September (disambiguation). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... For other persons named Daniel Kerr, see Daniel Kerr (disambiguation). ...

Association with criminals

In May 2005 Cousins and then West Coast team mate Michael Gardiner were criticised for involvement with a group of alleged Perth underworld figures. According to allegations the two Eagles players received phone calls from gangland figures both before and after a stabbing and shooting at the Metro City nightclub.^[4] Police questioned Cousins and Gardiner about the incident but they refused to co-operate. The club told the pair that they were on their "last warning" and that their off-field behaviour would not be tolerated.^[5] 2005 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → Wikimedia Commons has media related to: May 2005 Deaths in May May 26: Eddie Albert May 25: Ismail Merchant May 25: Sunil Dutt May 25: Graham Kennedy May 22: Thurl Ravenscroft May 21: Howard Morris May 21... Michael Gardiner may refer to two Australian rules footballers: Michael S. Gardiner, the well-known West Coast Eagles ruckman who has been involved in off-field gang-association allegations; Michael R. Gardiner, former Collingwood player This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Perth is the state capital and most populous city of Western Australia. ... For other uses, see Gangster (disambiguation). ...

Booze bus incident, 2006

On February 12, 2006, Cousins avoided a booze bus by running from his car in the middle of a major Perth highway and from police as they ordered him to stop.^[7] His role as captain of the Eagles was quickly put in doubt following the incident, and on February 20 he read out a statement in front of media at Subiaco Oval announcing his resignation as captain.^[8] He was charged on summons on February 27 with one count of obstructing traffic and one count of obstructing police. He pleaded guilty to both charges and was fined $900.^[5] He was fined $5,000 by the Eagles. is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Arrest at Crown Casino

In early December 2006 Cousins was arrested in Melbourne and spent four hours in jail after being in a disoriented and uncontrolled state at the Crown Casino. Photographs of Cousins showing him apparently passed out outside the Casino were later printed in newspapers. Cousins did not need to go to court and was not fined, and the club decided not to discipline him, saying the media scrutiny was sufficient punishment.^[5][9] Look up December in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre. ... The Atrium at Crown Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex is a casino and entertainment precinct on the south bank of the Yarra River, in Melbourne, Australia. ...

Diagnosis of drug addiction and rehabilitation (2007)

On 20 March 2007, West Coast club chairman Dalton Gooding announced at a press conference that Cousins had been suspended indefinitely (officially) for his failure to attend two training sessions.^[10] When pressed on the exact reason for the suspension, Gooding would only say that Cousins was facing a "number of personal and professional issues" and that "Over the past few weeks those issues have come to the surface and it's time that Ben was suspended from the club to go away and try to tackle those issues head on." It was also confirmed in the press conference that Cousins underwent an AFL drug test on March 19.^[11] is the 79th day of the year (80th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Dalton Gooding is a Western Australian businessman, and since 2002, the chairman of the West Coast Eagles Australian Football League club. ...

On 22 March Cousins' father, Bryan, made a prepared statement admitting that his son had a "substance abuse" problem.^[12] To add to his personal issues, Cousins had also recently split with his long-term girlfriend, Samantha Druce.^[12] is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Bryan Cousins (born 29 December 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL and WAFL competitions. ... Also see Alcoholism and Drug addiction. ...

On 3 April Ben Cousins was admitted to the exclusive Summit Centre in Malibu, California. This was despite misleading leaks from the Eagles and Cousins' camp that suggested he was heading to Arizona for treatment.^[13] is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Summit Centers Malibu is an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California. ... Location of Malibu in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1991-03-28 [2] Government  - Mayor Jeff Jennings [1] Area  - Total 100. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ...

On 24 April Dalton Gooding said that Cousins would return within the next fortnight.^[14] Cousins arrived back in Perth on the 30 April 2007 and is likely to continue his treatment at an outpatient program there.^[15] is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 120th day of the year (121st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

On 4 May Cousins made a well-scripted public statement. In this statement Cousins apologised to a number of groups including his team mates, his club the West Coast Eagles, the AFL and the community. He said he was continuing his rehabilitation but did not know when he would return to football.^[16] is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Chris Mainwaring death

In September, Ben Cousins again reached the media spotlight, as he was one of the last to see an agitated and depressed Chris Mainwaring (former West Coast Eagles dual Premiership player) before he died. Mainwaring died after taking cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, anti-depressants, Roaccutane and alcohol. The West Coast Eagles initially stated that Cousins had tested negative to a drug test the day following Mainwarings death. However, at the press conference to announce Cousins dismissal, club officials stated that the club didn't drug test Cousins and that they had no knowledge of a drug test. His family doctor has since said that Cousins had tested negative to a blood test that he had taken after Mainwarings death. ^{[17] [18] [19]} Chris Mainy Mainwaring (December 27, 1965 – October 1, 2007) was an Australian rules footballer. ... Isotretinoin is a drug used for the treatment of acne. ... West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. ...

Cousins' 2007 arrest

On October 16, 2007 Cousins was arrested in the Perth suburb of Northbridge.^[20] They came to the attention of Police after Cousins' car was observed driving erratically. Police searched his car and found a small quantity of diazepam, viagra and oxycontin. Cousins was transferred to Major Crime headquarters at Curtin House for questioning by detectives. Cousins was charged with possession of a prohibited drug, and failing to comply with a Police ordered drug assessment. ^[21][22][23] is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Northbridge is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia known for its night life. ... Diazepam (IPA: ), first marketed as Valium by Hoffmann-La Roche) is a benzodiazepine derivative drug. ... // ...

His playing contract withe the West Coast Eagles football was terminated the next day.^[2]

Upon appearing at the initial hearing at the Perth Magistrates Court on October 18 Cousin's lawyer request a 90 day adjournment while Cousins completes his drug rehabilitation program and stated that they would be pleading not guilty. The magistrate remanded the hearing until January 21, 2008.^[24] The Magistrates Court of Western Australia is the first tier court in Western Australia, a state of Australia. ... is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

The lawyer for Cousins stated on October 19 that the possession of a prohibited drug charge would be withdrawn by police. ^[25] The WA Police have confirmed this and stated that the drug which he was charged with possessing, diazepam, was only a prohibited drug when found in an injectable form. The Police also stated that alprazolam, oxycontin, and viagra were found in Cousin's car, along with a rolled up bank note (found on the person of one of his female passengers) bearing traces of cocaine and ecstasy, however he was not charged in relation to these drugs.^[26] is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Diazepam (IPA: ), first marketed as Valium by Hoffmann-La Roche) is a benzodiazepine derivative drug. ... Alprazolam, also known under the trade names Xanax and Niravam, is a short-acting drug in the benzodiazepine class used to treat severe anxiety disorders and as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety associated with clinical depression. ... // ... Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. ... MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine), most commonly known today by the street name ecstasy, (often abbreviated to E, X, or XTC) is a semisynthetic empathogen-entactogen of the psychedelic phenethylamine family. ...

Los Angeles

Cousins flew to Los Angeles on 27 October, apparently with the intention of continuing his drug rehabilitation at the Summit Center clinic. He was reported to have failed to attend and several days later was was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital following an alleged cocaine binge.^[27][28] Los Angeles police decided not to lay any charges relating to the incident.^[29] Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. ...

12-month ban

In an unprecedented move, the AFL requested Cousins to appear before them to consider his behaviour and whether he had brought the game into disrepute.^[30] After a seven-hour hearing before the Commission of Conduct on 19 November, AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou announced the League's decision that he was "found guilty of conduct unbecoming and likely to prejudice the interest of the AFL and [of] bringing the game into disrepute"^[31] and that he was banned from playing for 12 months^[32] At the press conference, Cousins stated: "I would like to apologise to the AFL players and supporters for the embarrassment that my conduct has brought to game". He also acknowledged that he was fighting a drug addiction and was on track to beat it. Andrew Demetriou (born April 14, 1961) is the chief executive officer of the Australian Football League and a former Australian rules footballer of Greek-Cypriot heritage. ...

See also

• List of Australian rules football incidents

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References

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External links

• Ben Cousins profile on the Official AFL Website of the West Coast Eagles Football Club
• Ben Cousins's statistics from AFL Tables

• Analysis of Bens Game style
• Booze is where drug problem starts Article in The Australian about alcohol/drug problems among AFL players

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