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Schooners & Stories
with Ben Hannant
Grab a schooner, pull up a seat, and settle in for a cracking yarn with the ‘Polar Bear’ himself – Ben Hannant.
Grab a schooner, pull up a seat, and settle in for a cracking yarn with the ‘Polar Bear’ himself – Ben Hannant.
Get ready for a laid-back evening at Schooners & Stories, where you’ll hear from the former NRL star turned radio personality.
From two NRL Premiership wins, to representing Queensland and Australia, Ben’s career on the field is legendary. But the stories don’t stop there – as a father of eight and a popular radio host, he’s got plenty of laughs, insights, and behind-the-scenes tales to share.
So order from the bar, kick back, and enjoy and unforgettable night with one of rugby league’s most entertaining personalities.
Cost: $20
Ticket includes admission to the presentation. Food and drinks not included. Customers are invited to order meals from the menu.
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About our guest speaker
Ben Hannant, also known by the nickname of “Polar Bear”, is an Australian rugby league footballer and a proud father of eight children.
A Queensland State of Origin and Australian representative prop-forward, he played in the NRL for the North Queensland Cowboys, Brisbane Broncos, Canterbury-Brankstown 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 the 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 and 2025 saw Ben in the studio with his own show on Triple M – Dead Set Legends.
