I truly admire you for the way you’ve turned your life around Ben, there is one word that you continually say in a sentence that’s um. It’s not answer it’s a way to tell it. Don’t hesitate be honest as you’re being. You should be extremely proud of all your achievements. Your only human and not one of us can say they haven’t. Such is Life
Kudos to ben for being so open & over and above footy no doubt a source of inspiration for those facing substance challenges. To me it is generally inspiring to see someone re-invent themselves & evolve in a positive way. Great job all involved!❤
Cousins was an absolutely star. He'd be one of the best players for the Eagles virtually every week and that included times in the early 2000s where they were near the bottom. He was mercurial, would rack up possessions, was a match winner and was unbelievably consistent. Any talk of the best Eagle ever has to include McGovern Cousins Cox and Judd. Below them you have Jakovich Matera Kennedy and Kemp. But the top 4 is virtually impossible to split.
Got to meet Ben a couple of times but the last time I met him was in 2023 spoke to him about the work I do with guys that have been to jail and also AOD habits would love to get an opportunity to sit down
Between a lot of ummm and arhhhs Cuz does share enough to see that he’s got a great base underneath him to sustain his road to recovery. His journey is not complete and I hope he continues to rise above
So dam good to see the greatest footballer smile like that again. You just know he’s in a good place. Everyone has their own battles and even though we were stripped of watching him play his career out, we should all be happy that we still have him around.
I admire this guy a lot because I work in the addiction space and have for quite some time with young people and having helped a lot of people recover from what he's recovered from. I admire anyone and it doesn't matter whether you are next footballer or a homeless kid beating addiction is so difficult and people don't really have an idea how difficult it is unless you've either been through it or you work in that space so I just applaud his recovery and I would love to see him keep going! Great job,
Fave non Collingwood player growing up. Absolute superstar, still the West Coast Eagles best player if you base it on success, longevity and accolades.
Hey Ben been with the Eagles since there first kick at the grand final against Geelong where we got our ass kicked first half and came storming home in the last where Brett heady came out with dinner plate eyes after ablete cleaned him up .. good to see you came out the other side as I did myself over the journey .😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Each and every one of us has highs and lows in life. Yes, people make judgements. And if the expectations aren't met some people walk away. For those who provide empathy, understanding, and belief you are inspiring. Ben was fortunate to have been supported by people that stood by him. True champions defy the odds why? Because they have the ability to dig deep when they have to. Ben , keep going harnessing ya strengths and knowing ya weaknesses. You bloody legend.👍
He is the Prince of Perth. But all his so called rich mates (Businessmen or Criminals) let him be homeless and broke for years. It’s a shame. At the end of the day, all we have is family.
It’s great to see him doing so well and looking healthy and getting reconnected with the game, a true great or the game and deserves to be viewed as a great of the game. I’m a Hawthorn supporter but as a kid I would always love watching him play, I’d watch West Coast games just to watch Ben Cousins play.
A compelling point has been raised regarding the insufficient mental health awareness and support in elite-level sports, particularly in those that are uniquely Australian and relatively new compared to other established sports globally. It is essential to acknowledge the distinct pressures and challenges faced by athletes in these sports. Enhancing mental health resources and support systems is crucial to ensuring their well-being and long-term success both on and off the field. I look forward to seeing the AFL collaborate with Ben Cousins in any capacity to provide longevity support, mentorship and pathways for other afl athletes in the future.
Great interview and so good to see Cuz in such a good headspace. A cautionary tale for the entire industry and looking back it’s easy to see how it happened in that era.
Anyone watching who wants to make some real money, the next crypto bull run is starting as we speak!. If you listen to juddies advice his returns wont even keep up with the real inflation on cost of living every year not the bs government statistics they release.
Say what you want about Ben, he was one of the best to ever do it. When I was a kid the phenomenon surrounding him here in WA was insane. Lost count how many times he’d drag us over the line in tight games.
He is easily in the top 4 of all time. He is an absolutely star. In the best few on the ground every match. When the Eagles were losing he was constantly their best player. He'd never have a bad game. He was a superstar.
What a terrific interview. Tommy that would not have been as easy as it looked. Questions were terrific and words selected carefully. A really enjoyable listen. Thanks for sharing. So great to see Ben healthy again. I’m sure this video will inspire others to seek help too
Such a great interview with an absolute legend of the game!! I have no doubt this chat and his experiences will help so many with their own struggles! So good to see him happy and around good people. The footy world missed ya Cuzzy <3
