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West Australian
04-08-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Ben Cousins: West Coast Eagles great to return to footy field in Legends Game
Ben Cousins is the latest West Coast great to commit to this month's Legends Game, with the Brownlow medallist set to lace up the boots 15 years to the week since retiring. Cousins will take to Marvel Stadium for the August 28 clash, joining a host of big names in the return of the charity match for the first time since 2019. The six-time All-Australian will partner 2006 premiership teammate Andrew Embley in the All Stars side, while fellow Eagles favourite Luke Shuey is locked in to line up for the Victorian outfit. The game - to be screened on Seven - will raise funds for the Australian Prostate Centre and honours the legacy of football legend EJ Whitten, who passed away from prostate cancer in 1995. The likes of Cyril Rioli, Gary Ablett Jr, Luke Hodge and Nick Riewoldt are all set to feature in the clash, with Shane Crawford and Tim Watson filling coaching roles.
7NEWS
30-07-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Billy Brownless joining the AFL's best commentators to call Legends Game live and free on Seven and 7plus
A stable of elite and much-loved commentators have been revealed for the iconic Four'N Twenty Legends Game for Prostate Cancer on Thursday, August 28, at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport. Seven favourites Brian Taylor, Matthew Richardson, Rebecca Maddern and Andy Maher will feature, while popular footy personality and former AFL great, Billy Brownless, and arguably Australian football's most iconic boundary rider, Robert 'Dipper' DiPierdomenico, will join the team to keep viewers entertained. More big names will be announced soon. The much-anticipated State of Origin clash between Victoria and the All Stars is named in honour of football legend E.J Whitten, who passed away from prostate cancer 30 years ago. The event aims to raise much needed awareness and funds for prostate cancer through the Australian Prostate Centre, a world-class prostate cancer hub that brings together the best in care, treatments and collaborative research for Australian men and their families. Leading Victoria as captain is 7AFL expert commentator and Hawthorn legend, Luke Hodge, while AFL great and former 7NEWS Melbourne sport presenter, Tim Watson, will take the reins as coach. Representing the All Stars as captain is 7AFL expert commentator and St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt, with Hawthorn icon and Seven's House of Wellness host Shane Crawford set to coach. Superstar No.1 draft picks for the match include Gary Ablett Jnr for the Vics and Cyril Rioli for the All Stars. Seven Network's head of AFL and sport innovation, Gary O'Keeffe, said the commentary team would add enormous value, fun and entertainment to the Legends Game. 'The Legends Game is a highlight on the AFL calendar and it will be great to see Brian Taylor, Matthew Richardson, Rebecca Maddern, Andy Maher, and Billy come together to bring viewers and footy fans all the excitement and action, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport,' he said. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Aussie men, with one in five estimated to be diagnosed in their lifetime. Funds raised through the match will help support patient care and vital research collaborations at the Australian Prostate Centre. The Australian Prostate Centre is part of the RULE Prostate Cancer not-for-profit charity.
