Harry Dean (footballer)

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Harry Dean
Personal information
Born (2007-11-13) 13 November 2007 (age 18)
Original team 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
YearsClubGames (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).

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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

  1. Alvaro, Michael. "2025 Coates Talent League: Murray Bushrangers season preview". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  2. Alvaro, Michael. "Preseason Q&A: Harry Dean (Murray Bushrangers)". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  3. "Harry Dean". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  4. Beveridge, Riley. "Why Carlton's put all its draft eggs in one Harry Dean-sized basket". afl.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  5. "Vic Country announces squad for U18 Boys Champs opening game". afl.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  6. Twomey, Callum. "Blues father-son pair fire as Country finish champs with a win". afl.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  7. Filippo, Cristian. "Harry's home: Dean officially becomes a Blue". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  8. Filippo, Cristian. "A legacy continues: Harry Dean handed No.35". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  9. Sciberras, Jaiden. "Harry Dean's "special" Carlton connection". SEN. Retrieved 16 December 2025.