Harry Dean (footballer)
| Harry Dean | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 13 November 2007 | ||
| Original teams | Bullioh, Lavington, Murray Bushrangers | ||
| Draft | No. 3 (F/S), 2025 AFL draft | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Key Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Carlton | 0 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
Harry Dean (born 13 November 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior career
Dean played for the Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League.[1] He broke his shoulder in the first game 2024 and was ruled out of the remainder of the year.[2] In 2025, he averaged 17.4 disposals and 7.1 marks per game,[3] and was named as the national carnival's All-Australian centre half-back for 2025.[4]
Dean also played for Vic Country in the Under 18 Championships.[5] In the final game of the season, Dean had 22 disposals and 8 marks in a strong performance.[6]
AFL career
Dean was bid on by West Coast with pick 3 of the 2025 AFL draft, with the bid matched by Carlton through the father-son rule.[7] He was given the number 35, the same number worn by his father.[8]
Personal life
Dean's father, Peter Dean, played 248 games for Carlton, winning two premierships in 1987 and 1995.[9]
References
- ^ Alvaro, Michael. "2025 Coates Talent League: Murray Bushrangers season preview". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Alvaro, Michael. "Preseason Q&A: Harry Dean (Murray Bushrangers)". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Harry Dean". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Beveridge, Riley. "Why Carlton's put all its draft eggs in one Harry Dean-sized basket". afl.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Vic Country announces squad for U18 Boys Champs opening game". afl.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Twomey, Callum. "Blues father-son pair fire as Country finish champs with a win". afl.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "Harry's home: Dean officially becomes a Blue". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "A legacy continues: Harry Dean handed No.35". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Sciberras, Jaiden. "Harry Dean's "special" Carlton connection". SEN. Retrieved 16 December 2025.