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Footy legend Ben Cousins has grabbed his second chance at life after finally beating his drug addiction - and his family-first ethos was on display recently when he showed off his pride in a relative after attending her basketball game.
Cousins, 47, was courtside watching his cousin Ebony, who is a member of the Perth Wheelcats wheelchair hoops team.
The former West Coast Eagles captain posted an Instagram story where he proudly posed with the youngster - before adding a video of Ebony in action.
'She is my inspirational 14-year-old cousin,' Cousins told his followers.
'In awe watching her incredible work for the Perth Wheelcats.'
It comes after the AFL premiership winner recently enjoyed a family holiday in the Kimberley region of Western Australia with his two children, Angelique and Bobby.
Footy legend Ben Cousins has grabbed his second chance at life after finally beating his drug addiction
Cousins, 47, was recently courtside watching his cousin Ebony, (pictured) who is wheelchair bound and a member of the Perth Wheelcats
Cousins recently enjoyed a very active holiday in the Kimberley region of Western Australia with his two children, Angelique and Bobby
Cousins was also joined on a cruise by a host of other A-list Australian celebrities, including radio presenter Fifi Box, former host of The Project Carrie Bickmore, plus ex-West Coast Eagles teammate Chris Judd and his wife Bec Judd.
'Holidays up North….even better than I remembered,' he posted.
'Great stay (at) Kimberley Sands Resort, already planning a trip back.'
Cousins' battles with addiction have been well documented since they became public in 2007 following a series of alarming off-field incidents, including arrests and suspensions.
He was suspended from the AFL in 2007 and returned in 2009 to play two seasons with Richmond before retiring.
Cousins faced numerous legal issues between 2010 and 2019, including drug possession, breaching restraining orders and stalking, which led to multiple stints in jail.
He was last behind bars in 2019 - but since then, Cousins has kept his nose clean.
The champion midfielder is in great shape physically, and now works in the media for Channel 7 - and previously co-hosted a Perth breakfast radio show.
He also regularly shares his story to inspire others facing addiction and personal life setbacks.
