Ben Hart
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Benjamin "Ben" Hart is a retired Australian rules football
er, who played with the Adelaide Crows
in the Australian Football League
. He is currently an assistant coach with Collingwood.
side direct from the 1st XVIII Rostrevor College
team, and made an immediate impact as a defender
, playing all 22 games (and booting 3 goals). The then-18 year old Hart won All-Australian selection that year and repeated that feat in 1993.
with 279 games. In early 2006 Hart reached another milestone, by becoming the first Adelaide Crows player to join the exclusive 300 Games Club. Hart had been in superb form early in 2006 but suffered his first major injury, a broken arm vs Richmond in Round 8 of 2006, making his return in Round 16. He was again injured in Round 21, ending his season and his career.
and Hentschel
and concerns over Hart's age and durability.
On 18 November 2006 Hart nominated for the national draft but was overlooked by all clubs.
He played for North Adelaide in the SANFL in 2007, helping them reach a grand final in 2007, and after this he announced his retirement.
In 2008 and 2009 Hart has been an assistant coach for the Adelaide Crows and is going to be an assistant coach at Collingwood Magpies as Defensive coach.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er, who played with the Adelaide Crows
Adelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
. He is currently an assistant coach with Collingwood.
Early career
In 1992 Hart made his debut in the Adelaide CrowsAdelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
side direct from the 1st XVIII Rostrevor College
Rostrevor College
Rostrevor College is a Roman Catholic, day and boarding school for boys', located in Woodforde, a suburb 15 minutes from the CBD of Adelaide, South Australia....
team, and made an immediate impact as a defender
Backline
In Australian rules football, the term backline refers to a position on the field. The backline consists of 3 defenders, one in the left back pocket, one in the right back pocket, and one at full-back....
, playing all 22 games (and booting 3 goals). The then-18 year old Hart won All-Australian selection that year and repeated that feat in 1993.
Records
In early 2005 Hart passed the Adelaide games record, overtaking Nigel SmartNigel Smart
Nigel James Smart was an Australian rules footballer with the Adelaide Crows from 1991 to 2004. He was a defender who was a crowd favourite with his bald head and goatee....
with 279 games. In early 2006 Hart reached another milestone, by becoming the first Adelaide Crows player to join the exclusive 300 Games Club. Hart had been in superb form early in 2006 but suffered his first major injury, a broken arm vs Richmond in Round 8 of 2006, making his return in Round 16. He was again injured in Round 21, ending his season and his career.
Retirement
At the end of the 2006 season, Hart was delisted by the Crows due to the long-term injuries of BiglandsRhett Biglands
Rhett Biglands is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.-Career:He made his debut as an 18 year old in the SANFL with Woodville West Torrens kicking 5 goals in his first match....
and Hentschel
Trent Hentschel
Trent Hentschel was an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. He was taken in the 2002 Pre-season Draft at pick No.5...
and concerns over Hart's age and durability.
On 18 November 2006 Hart nominated for the national draft but was overlooked by all clubs.
He played for North Adelaide in the SANFL in 2007, helping them reach a grand final in 2007, and after this he announced his retirement.
In 2008 and 2009 Hart has been an assistant coach for the Adelaide Crows and is going to be an assistant coach at Collingwood Magpies as Defensive coach.