The time is right for the AFL to consider inducting Ben Cousins into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, West Coast great Glen Jakovich says.
The legendary defender has revealed to the Herald Sun he spoke to Cousins this week and believes the signs are there that the mercurial midfielder is turning his life around.
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The 44-year-old had a troubled end to his football career, resigning his captaincy at West Coast in 2006 after fleeing an RBT before it was revealed he had a substance abuse problem.
Cousins spent time in rehab in the same year before he was arrested for drug possession the following year.
After his career, Cousins’ life spiralled out of control, leading to a public battle with drugs and legal issues, including serving a 12-month prison…