# What the Suns could learn from Ben Cousins and the SA litmus test

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Podcast: [ABC AFL Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-afl-daily-6883802)
Published: 2026-06-18T02:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-afl-daily/ben-cousins-gold-coast-hawks-hardwick-demons-mcg/106813498
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Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio cast an eye over round 15 including a huge examination for the Demons away from the MCG and why Ben Cousins might have a lesson for the Gold Coast Suns amid rumours of player and coach disharmony. There's also a question mark on how Carlton approach their game and the rest of the year, Daicos goes head to head with Butters, Jy Simpkin's social media causes a stir and who finishes higher out of Bulldogs and St Kilda. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport

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