Ben Cousins made his comeback to the spotlight on the Brownlow Medal red carpet in Perth on Sunday night.
And the 43-year-old former AFL star was not alone - he had a gorgeous blonde on his arm.
The stunner, Kelley Fergus, is a Western Australian FIFO worker and caterer who works for Gourmet WA.
Stunner! Ben Cousins made his comeback to the spotlight on the Brownlow Medal red carpet in Perth on Sunday night. And the 43-year-old former AFL star was not alone - he had a gorgeous blonde on his arm - Kelley Fergus. Both pictured
The fine foods supplier, which opened in 2004, is touted as 'Australia's Leading Speciality Food Company' and supplies fancy snacks to leading stores Down Under and aboard.
The pair looked cosy together as they posed for photos on the red carpet, with Ben placing an arm gently around his date's waist.
Ben, won the Brownlow Medal in 2005, said he was 'fortune' to be making his comeback to the coveted ceremony.
Work: Fergus, is a Western Australian FIFO worker and caterer who works for Gourmet WA
Looking loved up: The pair beamed as they walked into the venue hand-in-hand
Happy days: Ben was in good spirits and gave a thumbs up as he strode along with the stunning blonde
'I'm just very fortunate that I got the opportunity to come to one of football's great nights,' Cousins said on the red carpet.
'It's definitely a big night, it's been a while since I've been to one of the football industry nights so I'm looking forward to it.'
The former former Richmond player dressed sharply in a black dinner suit and bowtie provided by Suit Vault's Jarred Briotti.
Close: The pair looked cosy together as they posed for photos on the red carpet, with Ben placing an arm gently around his date's waist
So pleased! Kelley shot a megawatt smile as she posed alongside Ben
Happy: Ben, won the Brownlow Medal in 2005, said he was 'fortune' to be making his comeback to the coveted ceremony. 'I'm just very fortunate that I got the opportunity to come to one of football's great nights,' Cousins said on the red carpet
Return: 'It's definitely a big night, it's been a while since I've been to one of the football industry nights so I'm looking forward to it' he added
Virtually untouchable and revered after winning a premiership in 2006, Cousins career quickly took a turn for the worse.
At his peak, Cousins was undoubtedly the best player in the AFL, but suffered a rapid demise and subsequent total unwillingness to rid himself of negative life influences.
Last year, Cousins decided to turn his life around after being jailed for the sixth time in 13 years.