Ben Cousins returned to the Brownlow Medal on Monday night, marking his first appearance at the event in Melbourne since he won the prestigious award in 2005.
The 45-year-old’s big comeback on Monday night comes after he took up the job to read the morning sports bulletin on 7News in Perth, with colleagues describing him as “keen to learn”.
While Cousins attended the 2021 Brownlow, held in Perth, this year marks the first time since he won the AFL’s highest individual honour award in 2005 that he’s returned to the sporting capital of Australia for the ceremony.
Cousins stepped out on the red carpet alongside his sister Melanie, as the siblings looked delighted to be there.
He appeared to enjoy the event and was seen shaking hands with Melbourne Demons star Christian Petracca.
The former Eagles superstar said football had been a “constant” in his turbulent life.
“I know I’m starting from a long way back but I needed to feel like I was making a contribution,” he sai...
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