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Former West Coast Eagle Ben Cousins joins celebrity video sharing site Cameo

Michael TraillThe West Australian
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VideoBen Cousins had a fairytale return to football this weekend with his new club Queens Park Bulldogs.

Ben Cousins has joined celebrities around the globe in offering personalised online messages for fans in exchange for cash.

The retired West Coast Eagles champion has signed up to growing internet-phenomenon website Cameo where punters can book the Brownlow Medallist for $50.

“I’m Ben Cousins, not long since I joined Cameo which looks like a bit of fun,’’ he said in a video posted to the website.

“So get in contact to book me for birthday wishes, shout outs, personal messages or just about anything. I look forward to chatting to you soon.”

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Cousins joins the likes of Snoop Dogg and Caitlyn Jenner on the website.

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Other AFL stars including Patrick Dangerfield, Steele Sidebottom and Jack Reiwoldt can be found on similar online services.

One of his first customers, Josh, was quick to praise Cousins for the service, giving him a five-star review for a personalised message.

“That’s elite, he’ll have it on repeat for weeks,” he wrote.

“Appreciate the quick response, thank you so much.”

The new stream of cash flow for Cousins comes after he broke his 10-year hiatus from the football field with Perth’s Metro Football League reigning premiers Queens Park in May.

Donning guernsey No.14 and starting on the half-forward flank, the 2005 Brownlow medallist made an immediate impact for his new club, helping set up the first goal of their round four clash against Koongamia.

The new stream of cash flow for Cousins comes after he broke his 10-year hiatus from the football field with Perth’s Metro Football League reigning premiers Queens Park in May
Camera IconThe new stream of cash flow for Cousins comes after he broke his 10-year hiatus from the football field with Perth’s Metro Football League reigning premiers Queens Park in May Credit: Simon Santi/The West Australian

The 43-year-old even snared a goal in the Bulldog’s 40-point victory.

The former West Coast star, notorious for his long battle with drug addiction, was in high spirits before the match, smiling while shaking hands with fans around the ground and being embraced by teammates — and opposition players — before running out on to Queens Park Reserve.

Cousins, however, sustained a hamstring injury 20 minutes into his second game for the club the following week.

The West Coast premiership player and former captain limped off in the opening term of Queens Park’s thrashing of Beechboro after clutching his right hamstring in an innocuous incident on the wing.

He has not lined up for the club since.

“A bit sore,” the six-time All-Australian replied as he gingerly walked back to the bench, before adding he was hopeful of returning this season.

Cousins’ 270-game AFL career, marred by off-field scandals and drug abuse, came to an end in 2010.

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