Dean KENT

2017 Digest:   Suffered a setback with his back before Christmas and in a race against time to be fit for Round 1. Power and intensity vital.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

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3	Geel	Great inclusion. Looked dangerous and workrate superb. Only downside was the fact he missed goals he should have kicked.	7
4	Frem	Only kicked the one goal but was the main outlet in attack for long periods. Attacked the ball strongly as always.	7
5	VFL	Didn’t dominate like one would expect. 14 possessions and a goal. Tackling pressure still needs to lift.	–
6	VFL	Better than recent weeks with his intensity and defensive work. Had 23 possessions and four inside-50s.	–
7	VFL	Worked hard in attack to keep the ball in and added a goal. Must come back into senior mix soon.	–
8	Adel	Got under the guard of the Adelaide defence with two goals, and wasn’t afraid to throw his weight around.	6
9	NM	Failed to grab the opportunity presented. One goal in final term but only 13 possessions. Two tackles.	4
10		Senior emergency.
11	VFL	Impressed with 25 touches, seven clearances and three assists. Pressure was good too. Great early.	–
12	VFL	Kicked two goals and won the ball well at half forward and through midfield.	–
13	VFL	Sprayed the ball at times, but won it well. 27 possessions, six inside 50s and a few assists.	–
14	VFL	Got a stack of the footy against Box Hill in midfield/half forward role.	–
15	VFL	Put his hand up for a senior recall playing through midfield. 27 possessions, seven clearances.	–
16	Carl	Might need to get on the gas again. Nine effective disposals and missed only shot at goal.	3
17	Adel	Had Lever for company at stages and tried hard, then hurt a shoulder in third term.	3
18		Shoulder.
19		Shoulder.
20		Shoulder.
21		Shoulder.
22		Shoulder.
23		Shoulder.

2016 Season

1	GWS	Run and keenness to take the game on were important across half forward. Cramped late.	5
2	Ess	Couldn’t get into the game across half forward and let opponent off the chain in transition.	2
3	NM	Poor start by foot with rushed decisions but kicked three big final-term goals to nearly win it.	6
4	Coll	Grabbed 17 of his total disposals in first and fourth quarters. Quiet in between.	5
5	Rich	Ended with a last-quarter goal as great reward for his hard work throughout.	6
6	StK	Fairly quiet day in front half.	3
7	GCS	A bit wasteful with the footy but kicked a good goal.	4
8		Back.
9	Bris	OK without starring but got a few rank bounces when clear. One goal and 14 touches.	4
10	Port	Sprayed the ball a bit with his kicking in front half. Kicked a goal, but had to be cleaner.	3
11	Haw	Did a few good things but wasn’t really an influence on the game at half forward.	4
12	Coll	Great first half was a highlight. Ended with three goals and nine inside-50s.	8
13	Syd	Good early burst and power but then impact waned as Swans got on top.	4
15	Adel	Started well but a few sloppy kicks were costly. A hard worker however.	5
16	Frem	Two first-term goals and important with power and speed at half forward.	6
17	StK	Showed his power, especially early. Kicked the ball with depth on occasions to split Saints’ defence.	5
18	WCE	Won plenty of the ball. Let himself down with decision-making at times though.	5
19	GCS	Lively at half forward but mixed sublime with shocking in terms of ball use and decisions.	5
20	Haw	Seven final-term disposals crucial. Kicked an early goal and played his part.	5
21	Port	Six inside-50s, a goal and not afraid to get in the face of his opponents.	7
22	Carl	Hobbled off in second term with ankle/thigh issue. Returned but far from best.	4
23		Quad.

2015 Season

1	GCS	Copped a heavy knock early and underwent concussion test. Showed burst when back on.	5
2	GWS	Kicked an early goal and had a few other chances which he bombed. Up and down.	5
3	Adel	Lively half forward didn’t make the most of limited opportunities.	4
4	Rich	Attack ball and man hard, then injured hamstring chasing Tiger opponent.	2
5		Hamstring.
6		Hamstring.
7		Hamstring.
8		Hamstring.
9		Hamstring.
10		Hamstring.
11		Hamstring.
12		Hamstring.
13		Hamstring.
14		Hamstring.
15		Hamstring.
16		Hamstring.
17		Hamstring.
18		Hamstring.
19		Hamstring.
20		Hamstring.
21	VFL	Managed through first game back but was OK.	–
22	VFL	Got through game and showed dash at times.	–
23	VFL	Good end to frustrating year with injury. Will be better for it.	–

2014 Season

1		Casey Scorpions didn’t play.
2		Casey Scorpions didn’t play.
3	GWS	Kicked nice left foot banana goal but otherwise only moderate.	3
4	Carl	Looks a player. Not a huge impact but starting to find tempo of the game.	4
5		Calf.
6		Calf.
7	VFL	Serviceable outing in tight loss to Werribee.	–
8		Suspended.
9	VFL	Good with 27 touches to be among Casey’s best.	–
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Played all over the ground but did his chances no harm.	–
13	Ess	Two second half goals including three-bounce gem. Penetrating left foot a feature.	6
14	NM	Battled to get into the game and sprayed a few kicks.	3
15	WB	Quiet afternoon. Burst onto the ball a few times but was quickly tackled.	3
16	Frem	Kicked a goal and at least looked to take on the Dockers with ball in hand.	5
17	Geel	Looked dangerous at times bursting from half-forward. One goal.	5
18	Port	Sub. On in final term and added some run and energy. Had an impact.	2
19	Bris	Two first term goals then efficiency and influenced dropped.	4
20	Haw	Continues to do things that make you think he’ll be a player. Needs more though.	4
21	GWS	Got a bit of it and kicked a goal but sprayed plenty of touches.	5
22	WCE	Just 10 touches and wasn’t up to speed of the game.	3
23	NM	Kicked three goals and showed dash at half forward. Has tools to work with.	7
QF		–
SF		–
PF
GF		–

2013 Season

1	PM	Did well across half forward. Has a real go.	–
2	VFL	Won plenty of ball and was lively at half forward.	–
3	VFL	Kicked a goal and showed great effort at half forward.	–
4	VFL	Slow start but was influential after half time.	–
5	VFL	Kicked a ripper goal and was lively at half forward.	–
6	Carl	Sub. Kicked a great running goal on debut and showed a bit.	3
7	GCS	Found the pace of the game too hot and subbed out after four kicks.	1
8		Senior emergency.
9	VFL	Battled hard but not his most influential outing.	–
10	Haw	Did a couple of nice things. At least enough to think he has a future.	5
11	Coll	Struggled all day to get into the game – got caught a lot.	2
13	StK	Limited input apart from a goal.	2
14	WB	Lovely left-foot kick. Prominent in the first half.	5
15	Syd	Struggled to get into game but didn’t stop trying. Attacked ball OK.	3
16	Geel	Didn’t impact the game but tough for young player up forward.	2
17	Bris	Sub. On in the third quarter and had minimal impact.	2
18	NM	Sub. Came on for Davey and saw very little of it.	1
19	GWS	Worked into the game to put in his best four-quarter effort so far at this level.	6
20	GCS	Kicked two goals and had the upper hand against Tape.	6
21	Frem	One of few shining lights at half forward. Took game on and provided some spark.	5
22	Adel	Brown shadowed him in the forward line and he had three inside 50s.	5
23	WB	Booted two goals, including the last of home and away rounds in 2013 (trivia).	6
QF
SF
PF
GF