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Former AFL star Ben Cousins clapping on the field in a packed stadium, while wearing the yellow and black jumper of the Richmond Football Club.
11 Sep

An Evening with Ben Cousins

  • Entertainment
  • Events

Ben Cousins, the former AFL player opens up about his journey from Wesley College to West Coast, Richmond, and ultimately being a media personality in Perth.

Your ticket includes a substantial three-course meal, with drinks available at bar prices.

This is an over-18s event.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 11 Sep
  • 6.30pm - 10pm 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Location

Belgian Beer Cafe
5 Riverside Quay
Southbank 3006

Open in maps location for Belgian Beer Cafe

Price and bookings

Adult / general $150
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9690 5777
  • email address: info@belgianbeercafemelbourne.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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