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Cousins has a long time girlfriend, Samantha Druce, who attended the 2005 and 2006 Brownlow Medal nights with him, the 2005 one being the night he won the prestigious Brownlow medal.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
Cousins has a long time girlfriend, Samantha Druce, who attended the 2005 and 2006 Brownlow Medal nights with him, the 2005 one being the night he won the prestigious Brownlow medal.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
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==Off-field controversies== |
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==Controversies== |
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Cousins' football career has been offset by several high-profile off field incidents. |
Cousins' football career has been offset by several high-profile off field incidents. |
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In [[2002]] Cousins was involved in a brawl with team mate [[Daniel Kerr]] outside a Perth nightclub, in which Cousins broke his arm during post-season celebrations.[http://au.sports.yahoo.com/070118/2/123pu.html] |
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| ⚫ | On [[February 12]], [[2006]], |
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| ⚫ | On [[February 12]], [[2006]], Cousins avoided a [[booze bus]] by abandoning his car in the middle of a major highway, and running from police as they ordered him to stop. [http://www.abc.net.au/news/items/200602/1579632.htm?perth] 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. [http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200602/s1574280.htm]. 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. |
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Also in early [[December]] [[2006]] Cousins spent four hours in jail after being drunk in Melbourne's [[Crown Casino]] [http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20865760-661,00.html]. He did not need to go to court and was not fined. |
Also in early [[December]] [[2006]] Cousins spent four hours in jail after being drunk in Melbourne's [[Crown Casino]] [http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20865760-661,00.html]. He did not need to go to court and was not fined. |
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| Original team(s) | East Fremantle Football Club | ||
| Debut | Round 4, April 21, 1996, West Coast vs. Geelong, at Subiaco Oval | ||
| Height / weight | 179cm / 79kg | ||
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West Coast (1996–) Guernsey no = 9222 games, 193 goals | |||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of R16, 2006. | |||
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Benjamin "Ben" Cousins (born
Cousins was drafted in
Cousins made his debut in the AFL in 1996 at the age of 17 - ironically against Geelong - and won the
Ben Cousins was the
In 2006 Cousins lost his captaincy due to trouble with the law and Chris Judd took over. Although he lost the captaincy, Cousins helped carry the team to their first premiership in 12 years to become the 2006 AFL Premiers. Cousins played a key role in the 2006 Grand Final, achieving 18 possessions and kicking 2 of West Coast's 12 goals. He was the 6th most valuable player for West Coast on the day.
On or off the field, to this day, Ben Cousins remains one the the greatest Western Australian footballers to play the game and will always be known for his great skill, running ability and endurance.
Personal life
Cousins has a long time girlfriend, Samantha Druce, who attended the 2005 and 2006 Brownlow Medal nights with him, the 2005 one being the night he won the prestigious Brownlow medal.[citation needed]
Off-field controversies
Cousins' football career has been offset by several high-profile off field incidents.
In 2002 Cousins was involved in a brawl with team mate Daniel Kerr outside a Perth nightclub, in which Cousins broke his arm during post-season celebrations.[1]
On February 12, 2006, Cousins avoided a booze bus by abandoning his car in the middle of a major highway, and running from police as they ordered him to stop. [2] 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. [3]. 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.
Also in early December 2006 Cousins spent four hours in jail after being drunk in Melbourne's Crown Casino [4]. He did not need to go to court and was not fined.
Perth-based standup comedian Jeff Hewitt is famous for making derisive jokes about Ben Cousins. However, it should be noted that these jokes started in the late 1990s when Cousins still had an almost purely positive public image.
References
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External links
- Ben Cousins's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Ben Cousins's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Eagles pair face police questions Real Footy May 5, 2005
- Ben Cousins on 200 games
- Analysis of Bens Game style
- Ben cousins impact in games
- Average attributes show by ben: courage, stamina and work ethic
- Cousins continues great escape
- Cousins' night ends in jail
- TFL.org-approved Ben Cousins fanlisting