Harry Dean (footballer)
| Harry Dean | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 13 November 2007 | ||
| Original team | Bullioh/Lavington/Murray Bushrangers | ||
| Draft | No. 3 (F/S), 2025 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Opening Round, 2026, Carlton vs. Sydney, at the SCG | ||
| 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 | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 1, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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] Dean made his debut in Opening Round of the 2026 AFL season.[9] He had six intercepts in a loss to the Sydney Swans.[10]
Personal life
Dean's father, Peter Dean, played 248 games for Carlton, winning two premierships in 1987 and 1995.[11]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 1, 2026.[12]
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | Carlton | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 10.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 10.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0 | ||
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.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "AFL team news: Blues confirm double AFL debut". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "AFL match report: Swans blow away Blues in second half". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ Sciberras, Jaiden. "Harry Dean's "special" Carlton connection". SEN. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Harry Dean". AFL Tables. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
External links
- Harry Dean's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
- Harry Dean's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Harry Dean at AustralianFootball.com