Ben Dixon is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
He was selected by Hawthorn at pick number 77 as a fifth-round selection in the 1994 national draft.
Ben Dixon was born on June 14, 1997 (age 44 years) in Victoria. His father, Joe Dixon, played a handful of games with the Fitzroy Football Club in 1963.
He debuted in 1997 and kicked 282 goals as a forward including a goal to win the game after the siren against Carlton in round 17, 2001.
Dixon retired at the end of the 2007 season. After retiring, he appeared on Future Stars and as a commentator for Fox Footy. In 2017, Ben Dixon joined St Kilda as their goalkicking coach.
Ben Dixon is married to Kristie Newton. His wife is the daughter of a former Australian professional golfer who is also best known for losing his left arm through an accident at the Sidney Airport in the Late 1900.
His wife Kristie is also the sister of Clint Newton who is a former United States international rugby league footballer. He played as a second-row and lock.
He played for the Newcastle Knights, Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers in the NRL, Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League, New South Wales Country and the United States at a representative level as well as also having a stint in rugby union for Avoca Beach Rugby Club on the Central Coast, NSW.
Newton represented the United States in their 2013 Rugby League World Cup campaign
Ben Dixon net worth is estimated at around $4 million. His main source of income is from his career as a former rugby league footballer.
Dixon successful career earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars trips. He is one of the richest and influential former rugby footballers in Australia.
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