Troubled AFL star Ben Cousins was released from hospital this morning, after under going further tests to find the cause of his severe abdominal pain. The undiagnosed pain has seen Cousins admitted to hospital twice in the last week.

Upon his release the Richmond Football Club responded to media speculation that it had spoken to Cousins individually about binge drinking. The Club stated that it has never addressed this issue with Cousins individually but it is proactive in educating players about responsible and appropriate behaviour as part of their development.

Full Statement below

Ben Cousins underwent further tests at the Epworth Hospital this morning before being discharged at 11am.

The results of these tests may not be known for several days but the Club will provide an update as soon as one is available.

At this stage it is expected that Ben will return to training in the next few days.

In response to media speculation raised today, the Richmond Football Club confirms that Ben Cousins has never been spoken to individually with regards to binge drinking.

The Club is extremely proactive in educating players around what is considered responsible and appropriate behaviour, and all players, as part of their development, are involved in regular education sessions.