Former AFL player Ben Cousins to read morning sports news for Seven Perth
Decorated but troubled former AFL player Ben Cousins has debuted on the Seven Perth news desk reading the morning sports news.
The role, which he started this week, expands on Cousins’ existing deal with the network where he already features in a weekly segment on 7News breaking down the week’s play. He will now present for Perth’s morning news bulletin three days a week.
Seven’s Ben Cousins presenting the sports headlines during the Perth morning bulletin
You honestly can’t make this up hahaha
This is bloody weird given Mainwaring having done this role and the role of cousins in that whole era. At least it’s not BRS I guess.
What is it with Channel 7 hiring disgraced AFL stars? He and Wayne Carey have both had DV charges against them, Ben even went to jail for breaching his restraining order and has [moderated under Mumbrella’s comment moderation policy], but hey as long as they were both good footy players, can’t we all forgive that? Aren’t there any worthy sports journos in WA to choose from? Between these two and BRS … [moderated under Mumbrella’s comment moderation policy]
He looks terrific. All the best to him.
Bold decision.
Chris Judd once said of Cousins, don’t judge a person by their worst habits. There are a lot of people out there who need to see role models for hope and the ability to bounce back. Regardless of who might or might not be suited for the job, I applaud a human who can come back from the brink and prove to us all that it’s OK to give people another chance.
Like the news director points out, he has a natural ability and incredibly impressive work ethic. Bravo, Ben.
Best news for the day, Ben what a lovely guy you deserve it.