Channel Nine reported the 38-year-old was arrested and charged with breaching a VRO and drug possession.

The former Brownlow Medallist remained in police custody this morning.

Cousins was reportedly arrested about 1pm Monday for alleged possession of methamphetamine and breaching a restraining order of the mother of his children.

He was refused bail and retained in lock-up overnight.

He will appear in Armadale Magistrates Court this morning.