Ben Hannant

Former NRL Player, Radio Host, MC and Speaker

An Australian rugby league star, two-time NRL premiership winner, and Dally M-winning prop-forward. Ben now channels his energy and expertise into radio, hosting Dead Set Legends on Triple M. Known for his engaging personality and sharp insight, he’s also a sought-after corporate MC and speaker, where he brings his passion for leadership, teamwork, and performance to audiences in the business world.

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Ben Hannant, affectionately known as “Polar Bear,” is an Australian rugby league legend and proud father of eight. 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.

A two-time premiership winner with the Broncos (2006) and Cowboys (2015), Ben also earned the Dally M Prop of the Year award in 2009. After making his mark on the field, he transitioned to radio, hosting the Breakfast shift on 90.9 Sea FM from 2017 to 2023. In 2024, he takes to the studio with his own show on Triple M — Dead Set Legends.