Here’s why. Ben Cousins has revealed that he is looking forward to becoming a father. Former West Coast Eagles AFL player Ben Cousins leaves the Fremantle Magistrates Court in Perth, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. In his autobiography, he described Druce as the "most staunch partner" he could ever have hoped for, and expressed regret for the way that he treated her during his ten-year drug addiction. "I traded off and said that I would go with him." Cousins was born in Geelong, Victoria, in 1978, to Stephanie and Bryan, an Australian rules footballer who had moved from Western Australia to play for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League. Ben Cousins’ exclusive interview, Coming Clean, will air on 7News this Sunday at 7pm. "He had set his heart onplaying footy. a hard-hitting documentary about Cousins's recovery from his addictions did extremely well in TV ratings, he was said to be devastated after his former long-term girlfriend Samantha Druce married commercial pilot Luke Wyllie. [My son is a] work in progress.". Nine: Senior executive Darren Wick charged with drink drivin... SAS Australia: Roxy Jacenko reveals truth about helicopter s... Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan deletes Instagram div... Alex ‘Shooter’ Williamson: Comedian pelted with glass after ... Meghan Markle’s TIME100 Talks outfit reveals hidden Diana me... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The former West Coast captain, 34, made no secret of his baby news last week during a chance encounter with two mums at an Italian deli in North Perth. The family tried to stop him from going to get drugs, but in the end nothing could deter him. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Despite the trauma endured by Cousins' family, WA police have ruled out probing the drug use seen in the doco, but Victoria Police will investigate if it's revealed Cousins used drugs in this state. Ben Cousins pictured at home with his family having dinner. "I doubt whether he would be with us today," Mr Cousins said. Assuming Geelong want him, would Ben Cousins be able to be picked up by Geelong under the Father/Son Rule? Basil Zempilas' one-on-one with Ben Cousins Basil has made a documentary with disgraced AFL star Ben Cousins, who hasn’t spoken to the media in 10 years. Purchase a copy of The Sunday Times at a participating IGA for your chance to WIN $20K, ‘I’d steal food’: Binge-eater’s weight loss, © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. His father recently said that his son has had a few "hiccups", a hard-hitting documentary about Cousins's recovery from his addictions did extremely well in TV ratings, Ben Cousins 'to become dad for first time'. Ben Cousins has revealed that he is looking forward to becoming a father. live a productive life, whether he stays in the football industry or not. Reading a statement in a park in the southern Perth suburb of Booragoon, Cousins' father choked back tears and was clearly emotional as he explained his son's situation. Part two of the documentary, aired last night, also revealed Cousins' drug abuse was so bad he almost came to blows with his father, who was so worried about his son that he went with him to get drugs, The Herald Sun reports. . The 32-year-old Australian sports star, who has been engaged to Maylea Tinecheff for over two years, is said to be thrilled with their unplanned pregnancy, but friends still fear for his wellbeing. Suicide prevention links and resources:Lifeline - 13 11 14 (24-hour help line) www.lifeline.org.auSANE Australia on 1800 18 SANE (7263) www.SANE.orgBeyondblue Info Line 1300 22 4636 http://www.beyondblue.org.au/, Originally published asCousins battled suicidal thoughts, says dad. You speak to most people who have babies and they say it's life-changing and I expect it will be for me. “I can’t talk right now,” he said. "I knew we were dealing with a potentially life-and-death situation," Mr Cousins said. What later turned out to be prescription drugs were found in the vehicle. Terry Wallace says he is “really interested” to watch 7’s exclusive Ben Cousins interview, after the former Richmond coach gave the troubled star an AFL lifeline back in 2009. FEAST ON THE DIVERSITY OF FREMANTLE BUSINESS, ‘I’d steal food’: Binge-eater’s weight loss, © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. Last year, a hard-hitting documentary about Cousins's recovery from his addictions did extremely well in TV ratings. "As a parent, I am disappointed that it is necessary for me to make a statement today about Ben's welfare due to the ongoing fabricated stories and blatant untruths that have appeared in the media today,'' his father, Bryan Cousins, said in Perth. Soon after, he was dumped at a bus stop in his pyjamas, with no shoes and no phone, in the cold. "I thought, if I get this wrong, we could lose him." "I couldn't say categorically that I didn't have any concerns," he said. He had also set his recovery program on getting back to football. In December, he was said to be devastated after his former long-term girlfriend Samantha Druce married commercial pilot Luke Wyllie. SAMANTHA Druce has finally spoken about the break-up of her 13-year relationship with fallen Eagle Ben Cousins and will never take him back. Yeah, he probably has. ", Tinecheff said: "I think it'll change his life because [the baby] is something that's Ben's. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. His father recently said that his son has had a few "hiccups" and described him as a "work in progress". In today’s hearing, Ben Cousins was denied bail on account of 16 charges one of which includes violation of VRO. But the ex-Richmond mentor said Cousins “lost his way” when he returned to Perth after retiring from the game. Former West Coast and Richmond player Cousins further admitted: "I come from a big family and I've always wanted that for myself, but with the instability of the last few years it's not something I'd considered. All times AEDT (GMT +11). The series dealt with his 2007 drug arrest, his suspension from AFL and included footage of him smoking drugs. Last year, a hard-hitting documentary about Cousins's recovery from his addictions did extremely well in TV ratings. Despite the trauma endured by Cousins' family, WA police have ruled out probing the drug use seen in the doco, but Victoria Police will investigate if it's revealed Cousins used drugs in this state.Cousins also admitted in the documentary that he would be an addict for life. His son, John Quincy Adams, was the nation's sixth president. "It was probably one of the most concerning times I felt for him." "I have always known exactly where he is. Cousins told New Idea magazine: "It's something I've always wanted. "My friend and I walked in to get some lunch with our kids and we saw Ben standing by the counter waiting for his continental roll,'' footy fan Robyn Dawson said. Trump wants her fired. Fox reporter snaps back. Maylea filed VRO in order to protect herself and the children from their father Ben Cousins. Reports today suggested Cousins had failed to turn up for rehabilitation treatment in Malibu and was missing. Mom makes $30K a year off 'dangerous' hobby. "I ended up having a pact with him that if he ever felt like that, that he would always speak with me," Mr Cousins said. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Personal Life. (1735–1826) Cousins is married to Stephanie and has four children, including former West Coast Eagles and Richmond player and Brownlow Medallist Ben Cousins (who was recruited by West Coast under the father-son rule). BEN Cousins' father has accused the media of fabricating stories about his son being missing in the US, saying the fallen West Coast AFL star is receiving treatment in Los Angeles. Credit: unknown / Supplied “He didn’t have the discipline of AFL football surrounding him,” Wallace said. Ben Cousins is to become a father for the first time, it has been reported. Has he had a couple of bad turns and things like that? By staff writers HeraldSun August 27, 2010 9:51am "I don't do photos,'' he said with smile. Ben Cousins says that he hopes becoming a dad later this year will make him "grow up" a bit. A young Ben Cousins with his dad former star footballer, Bryan Cousins. "These arrangements were made with the full consultation of the Summit medical staff, our own medical advisers and Ben. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. “Ben’s dad said to the club but also to me, ‘Thanks for giving us our son back for a couple of years. If you look into material beyond the films, Rey and Ben are could be some variety of cousins. He played junior football for the Bull Creek-Leeming Junior Football Club and for his private school, Wesley College. Assuming Geelong want him, would Ben Cousins be able to be picked up by Geelong under the Father/Son Rule? Picture: Channel 7Source:No Source. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Gemma Collins' clothing range makes spelling error, American Pie star Mena Suvari announces pregnancy, Tennant "felt stupid" marrying Doctor Who co-star, Tennant's West End return rescheduled for 2021, Paying tribute to the stars we've lost in 2020, Myleene Klass candidly opens up about miscarriages, Loose Women star unveils big hair transformation, Jack Fincham shows off body transformation, Strictly winner Stacey celebrates Kevin's birthday, Holly Willoughby shares rare photo of children, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Bryan Cousins also admitted that despite his son's improvements in recent years, he was not convinced he would get through Mad Monday next week unscathed. The series dealt with his 2007 drug arrest, his suspension from AFL and included footage of him smoking drugs. Mr Cousins refused to take any questions from the media. Speaking on SEN on Friday, Wallace recalled how Ben’s grateful father Bryan spoke to him before Cousins’ last game in 2010.