Brownlow Medal: Ben Cousins shines on red carpet in first appearance in more than a decade - The West Australian

West Coast great Ben Cousins was looking a million dollars and naturally became the star attraction at the Brownlow Medal red carpet in his first appearance in more than a decade.

“I’m just very fortunate that I got the opportunity to come to one of football’s great nights,” Cousins said.

“It’s good to have a bit of West Coast royalty in and seeing him doing well, so I’m excited to see Ben inside actually.”.

“He’s a Brownlow Medal winner, he deserves to be here and I’m really pleased that he’s in the right space where he can come,” McLachlan said

“People have ups and downs in their lives and I’m thrilled that he’s trajectory sounds like it’s good and he’s in a good spot.”