Ben Hannant

Former NRL Player, Radio Host, MC and Speaker

Ben Hannant, also known by the nickname "Polar Bear", is an Australian rugby league footballer and father of 8 children. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian representative prop-forward, he is a two-time premiership winner with the Broncos and the Cowboys. Ben also received Dally M of the year in 2009. Having made his mark on the sporting field, Ben found a new career in radio with his own show on Triple M – Dead Set Legends.

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Ben Hannant, also known by the nickname of “Polar Bear”, is an Australian rugby league footballer and a proud father of 8 children.

A Queensland State of Origin and Australian representative prop-forward, he played in the NRL for the North Queensland Cowboys, Brisbane Broncos, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters.

Hannant is a two-time premiership winner, with the Broncos in 2006 and the Cowboys in 2015. Ben also received Dally M of year 2009.

Having made his mark on the sporting field, Ben found a new career in the radio studio, hosting the Breakfast shift on 90.9 Sea FM from 2017 to 2023.

2024, sees Ben in the studio with his own show on Triple M – Dead Set Legends.