Career
He is currently an assistant coach with the Collingwood Football Club. Ben Hart made his debut in the SANFL for North Adelaide in a semi final in 1990, he went on to combine his college commitments with those of the North Adelaide Roosters until he was selected by the Crows in 1992
In 1992 Hart made his debut in the Adelaide Crows 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). In early 2005 Hart passed the Adelaide games record, overtaking Nigel Smart 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.
At the end of the 2006 season, Hart was delisted by the Crows due to the long-term injuries of Biglands 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.