what everyone in perth is talking about today

Ben Cousins is back. And he's tanked.

Perth is one of those strange places, where it's a big city but people still gossip like it's a country town. If something slightly salacious happens to a 'perthonality', you don't hear the end of it. Ben Cousins is the perfect example of this. Long story short, Ben was a great footy player, part of 2006 premiership team, had his drug addiction brought to light, went to rehab, came back, spent a lot of time training by himself.

Last night was his first time back since the hoo-ha. He came back with massive arms* and 38 possessions. The Eagles have been playing well while he was away (except the last two or three games) but having Cousins back gave them that bit extra.

I think the Eagles will give everyone a run for their money for the rest of the season.

*Disclaimer: I don't have a thing for muscular arms. But you couldn't help but notice his arms.