In the modern era, names such as Bob, Roy, Craig and Bruce have given way to ones like Jarryn, Callan, Sharrod and Bradd as the AFL landscape reflects the diversity of names in society.

But at Collingwood, one name from the 'old school' remains: Ben.

The club has six Bens amongst its playing stocks for 2013: Ben Reid, Ben Hudson, Ben Johnson, Ben Kennedy, Ben Sinclair and Ben Richmond.

Incredibly, Hudson, Johnson, Kennedy and Sinclair share lockers next to each other, and Richmond (No. 30) is separated from them by only one locker (that of Tim Broomhead with locker No. 29).

Collingwoodfc.com.au photographer Steve Hamilton kept his camera focused on the Bens during Wednesday's training session and produced the following results.

20. Ben Reid



25. Ben Hudson



26. Ben Johnson



27. Ben Kennedy



28. Ben Sinclair



30. Ben Richmond






The two Bens with premierships to their name chat to skipper Nick Maxwell after the session.