Drugs charges: Cousins out on bail

Ben Cousins is leaving court after he appeared on drugs charges.

Ben Cousins' lawyer said it was unlikely his client would face jail even if convicted as the prominent ex-football star made a brief appearance in a Perth court on drugs charges this morning.

Cousins was accompanied by his father Bryan and sat silently beside his lawyer Michael Tudori during the hearing at Perth Magistrates Court today.

The 33-year-old was arrested on Tuesday night at Esperance Airport, where police were waiting for him to arrive on a flight from Perth, charged with possession of 4.56 grams of methylamphetamine.

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Personal struggle: Ben Cousins. Photo: Joe Armao

He was not required to enter a plea, and the matter has been adjourned until June 27 for a committal mention in Perth District Court.

Cousins' bail conditions were amended today and he was no longer required to reside at the drug rehabilitation centre Teen Challenge in Esperance, where he had been heading at the time of his arrest.

The residential condition was deleted on the basis that Cousins pay a $2000 surety.

Mr Tudori told the court that it was unnecessary because he was not likely to face jail time even if convicted of his charge.

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Drugs charges: Cousins out on bail