AFL bad boy Ben Cousins discusses his time in prison and reveals how he was ... trends now
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Ben Cousins has opened up about his experience in prison in a rare interview on Wednesday.
The Brownlow Medalist and former West Coast great 45, was jailed on six separate occasions over 13 years.
Cousins appeared on Melbourne's breakfast program, Fifi, Fev & Nick, and openly discussed how he was treated by his fellow inmates.
'There was a bit of everything, really. You know, if you haven't been there before, it's one of those things that you don't know what really what to expect,' he revealed.
Referring to an incident where he was attacked by another inmate, he added: 'At some stage, that will probably find you, no matter who you are... but you meet people from all walks of life, but the novelty wears off pretty quick.'
Ben Cousins candidly spoke about his experience in prison in a rare interview on Wednesday
'But you make the most of a tough situation and find a way.'
Ben won the Brownlow Medal in 2005 and captained the West Coast Eagles from 2001 to 2005, securing the club's best and fairest awards four out of those season.
He played 238 games and booted 205 goals for the West Coast Eagles, where he won a premiership with the
