Ben Cousins mourns close mate after ‘long and courageous battle’

AFL nice Ben Cousins has paid tribute to an in depth buddy who handed away final week after an extended most cancers combat.

Chass Guthrie died final Thursday, surrounded by household in Brisbane, the place Cousins had gone to meet up with him as lately as six weeks in the past.

The pair and 4 different pals have been pictured in Brisbane collectively in a photograph taken early final month.

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“A time to tip the hat to my friend, Chass Guthrie,” Cousins wrote on Instagram.

“I admired your approach to life, loved your sense of humour and gentle nature, and have been amazed by your strength.

“I’ll miss you. Rest in peace.”

A submit was written on behalf of Guthrie final Friday after he handed away.

“It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Chass Guthrie—beloved father of Oscar, much-loved partner of Julez Donna, son of Mark and Linda, and brother to Verity Guthrie and George Guthrie,” the household assertion reads.

“After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Chass passed away peacefully on Tuesday night—held in love and surrounded by those he loved.

“Chass was a rare soul. A gifted artist and musician whose creativity ran deep.

“Quietly brilliant and wickedly funny, he moved through the world with thoughtfulness and heart. Those who knew him felt it — whether through the music he made, the conversations he sparked, or the quiet strength he carried.

“His absence is already immense and will be felt for years to come.

“Thank you to everyone who has wrapped us in love. Your support has meant more than words can say.”

The tragic information comes simply as Cousins, together with the broader AFL group, mourns the lack of 2006 premiership teammate, Adam Selwood, who handed away final Saturday morning, simply three months after the loss of life of his similar twin brother, Troy.

Adam performed 187 video games for the West Coast Eagles throughout embellished decade-long profession from 2003 to 2013, together with the 2006 premiership towards Sydney.

On Wednesday evening, his heartbroken brother and AFL nice Joel paid tribute to each Adam and Troy in a poignant message.

“Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other,” he wrote.

Cousins performed with Selwood at West Coast between 2003 and 2007, which included the 2006 premiership and 2005 grand remaining towards Sydney.

Joel’s tribute was accompanied by {a photograph} of the 4 Selwood brothers, Scott, Adam, Joel and Troy within the changerooms after a Geelong match.

A 3rd picture confirmed three of the brothers having fun with a second within the kitchen.

The AFL launched an announcement on Saturday, attributed to the Selwood household, saying “words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel”.

“Adam was a loving husband, and an incredible father to Lenny and Billie,” the assertion reads.

“We are devastated to lose such a wonderful husband, father, son and brother.

“We will miss Adam deeply—his spirit, his kindness, and the joy he brought to every room. His determination, the lessons he shared, and his infectious personality will stay with us always.

“Adam had a unique ability to make people feel special, and our family was lucky to experience that every day.

“We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult time.”