Ben Nason

Ben Nason (born 3 June 1989) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life Nason played under-17 and under-19 football for the Port Adelaide Magpies in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). Richmond ended up taking the slightly built youngster with the 71st selection in the draft. However, the diagnosis proved to be hyper-extension and bone bruising, which only resulted in Nason missing two weeks and he played Richmond's remaining two pre-season matches.

Nason made his AFL debut against Carlton in round 1, although he had not expected to make his debut so soon. He had 10 disposals and kicked a goal in an impressive performance. Nason has played nineteen games for the Tigers in season 2010 and was noted as one of Richmond's many exciting, young players. In a round 8 match against Hawthorn, Hawks captain Sam Mitchell was fined $900 for pulling Nason's hair. He became a cult figure at Richmond, well known for his blond dreadlocks.

He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2011 season, aged 22.