An All-Australian in 2005, Ben Rutten was a cornerstone of the Adelaide Crows defence for well over a decade.

With strength and marking ability, Rutten shut down the opposition’s most dangerous forward each week.

Rutten had another outstanding year in 2011 and was rewarded for his consistency, finishing equal-third in the Crows Club Champion award for the second time.

With 200 plus game experience, Rutten was one of the Crows key leaders, with him now taking up a coaching position at the Richmond Football Club following his retirement.